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A place for majestic STEMLORD peacocking, as well as memes about the realities of working in a lab.
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This is a science community. We use the Dawkins definition of meme.
Yeah, I learned my lesson after completing my master's.
It's all a scam based on pre-existing connections with the right socio-economic circles. I won't be here to see it, but hopefully the next iteration of human society will be less regressive.
Is master's degree common in the West?
Bachelor's degree is much more common where I'm from. After that people are usually keen to get a job and start earning.
It's almost impossible to find a job as a graduate even with a master's degree. The industry has gone to shit.
My wife, with a PhD applying for jobs 15 years ago:
"You're stupidly over-qualified for this entry-level job, we fear that you will leave us as soon as you get a better offer."
or
"You have the qualifications for his role, but you lack previous experience."