Re:Ask HN: How do you know if you're employable?
by brudgers on Saturday December 09, 2017 @07:41PM
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For what it is worth, a PhD will probably open more doors than an MS. Both are credentials but the PhD is likely to make a stronger impression and make your application stand out.
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Re:Ask HN: How do you know if you're employable?
by Cyph0n on Saturday December 09, 2017 @08:42PM
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But it's not a straightforward decision.
For one, there is an opportunity cost to spending another 2-3 years making little and saving no money. For example, I can't even afford a car with the money I'm making, which can seriously affect how much socializing you can do. I also can't afford to have an emergency fund.
Another issue is the number of jobs you suddenly become overqualified for, especially with a PhD. A potential employer will prioritize the BS or even MS applicant, simply because it's more likely that the PhD applicant won't stay for long!