To do a PhD or not to do a PhD...that is the question...?

[byronjames123]

Did you end up pursuing a phd?

[bellerophon602]

Aside from the sacrifices, and you seem the type able to handle them - think of it this way: You can wake up in the morning 5-7 years from now *with* a PhD, or you can wake up in the morning 5-7 years from now *without* a PhD. And a PhD is *forever.* NO ONE can take that away from you. So which would you rather have?

[SymbolicSoliloquy]

Yes, get a PHD :-) I think you should.

[StupidSundae]

Hey, I am in the same situation now... it's going to be a tough journey if I embark on my PhD... Quite daunting, but I do not want to regret later and think back when I am older on the what-if and could-haves.. in a dilemma now...

So did you do your PhD?

[stevo6969]

Doing a PhD, and take it from me as I work on one, is not about being extremely clever; it's about persistence, just going and going. You'll make mistakes and you'll learn. It's 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration.

[astudyofeverything]

@stevo6969 Couldn't agree more. I have 6 months to go!

[jennibinks]

I think its a cool idea. You have a such a varied background to choose a perspective topic and it would give you distraction to ease the job hunting woes. Yes, it would be work, but I think that you would enjoy the intellectual challenge. My thesis was in no way a major contribution, but it was an experience that I enjoyed, I liked the challenge even when the work was driving me crazy.

PS: LaTeX is great.

[Stardusk]

@jennibinks No, LaTeX sucks!

[jennibinks]

It is by far one of the easiest languages I've used.

[Stardusk]

For you; I struggled with it.

[TruthBeyond]

Some of the most influential people, and people who invented/discovered the most high profile devices/concepts, were of above average intelligence but not geniuses. If my memory serves me, I think Edison was one (Did they even have IQ tests back then?). I cant remember exact names of the top of my head right now.

Other factors come into play when it comes to success, factors such as social ability, persistence, and passion for a subject/goal.

[SBRslacker00]

My sister got a PhD a few years ago, but she said she wouldn't do it all over again. I guess it just wasn't worth the work or whatever. She's got a nice teaching job now, I guess. So maybe in the long run she'll grow to appreciate it more.

[DEMCAD]

Do something that you actually care about or you'll probably be mediocre.

Get involved in something that is related to food.

[Stardusk]

@DEMCAD Food? huh? why would you say that? because I love to pig out?! ahah

[DEMCAD]

Stop beating yourself up! You're smarter than most of the people I meet. You may surprise yourself.

If you're not into it, forget about it. Do something that you care about.

[shmiggen]

I'm just curious and you don't have to tell me if you don't want to obviously, but why did you leave South Korea? I ask because I am thinking about going over there when I finish my degree. I have a friend in Daegu and he plans on retiring there! Take care.

[Stardusk]

@shmiggen Are you subscribed to me? If so I will make a video about South Korea and why I left.

DO NOT go there under any circumstances....