Comments on: Hackers’ comments on Katz’s "Don’t become a scientist" paper

By: Regina

Regina — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:51:29 +0000

I have high regards for those in the Academe. Sad to hear that a lot of people are discouraged to pursue the career. Hopefully, there will be someone who can make things better for those who want to plan to go to this direction. Maybe it is the system that needs change. My Blog: Laser de CO2

By: aprender poquer

aprender poquer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:22:55 +0000

Good afternoon, I personally, I think that it is only in some countries, but mostly in and around the world that has an exact superarce to excel in as possible, and q with a lic. or ing., for some M is not sufficient, but we must move forward and pass each day.

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:19:27 +0000

We have a similar problem in the states. It is not as bad as you have stated in Brazil, but it is getting worse each year. My cousin is currently working on her PhD and I hope that it does her well. We’ll see..

By: Luiz Alpha

Luiz Alpha — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:21:41 +0000

I felt myself contemplated by this post! After many years of doubts, sacrifices and investigation, I changed the aspects of my academical job in pro of a lifestyle of freedom and satisfaction.

Now i couch academical writing procedures, work home, as I want, I produce in my time and to propiciate me quality.

Many of my coleagues and friends tended to continue with their academical life due to the lack of other options to consider. Unfortunately, here in Brazil we live in a moment when there is almost any synergy between academical and business life, and it is so serious that a lot of PhD are unemployed or subemployed. So, it is quite hard to change.