Are PhDs losing lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral degrees

Re:Are PhDs losing lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling ... by mrighele on Friday February 14, 2025 @07:05AM (#43047532)

> But that is what I am talking about! Maybe you get something, maybe not! And nobody knows if Norway will be in EU in 30 years from now!

I don't know the specific case of the US and Norway, but some EU countries have extra bilateral agreements with non-EU countries. Italy for example has agreements with countries all around the world (among them the U.S.).

If you are worried that you may not get your money in 30 years, other agreements give the person going back to his home country the right to get back the money that he gave to the pension fund (this include the U.S.).

Now, this depends on the country, but I wouldn't discount the destination without checking first.

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Re:Are PhDs losing lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling ... by throw098320923 on Friday February 14, 2025 @07:12AM (#43047579)

> If you are worried ... other agreements

I am not worried. I am saying there is no contract that says you get X in N years! Maybe that maybe something, but it is very vague promise.

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