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Re:Ask HN: Getting started in biology with a software backgr... by analog31 on Thursday October 31, 2019 @07:11PM (#21414736)
Disclaimer: I have a PhD. I think one problem is that the love of the subject matter motivates people to go far beyond the bare minimum training required to get a job.
Re:Ask HN: Getting started in biology with a software backgr... by perl4ever on Saturday November 02, 2019 @08:32PM (#21431161)
Other comment mentioned game developers; I think another obvious comparison is pilots. Anything people will do because it's fulfilling or prestigious or a popular mission in life will produce an excessive number of applicants for positions.