Hi there,
I want to ask you all: What are the reasons for doing a PhD? Do you do it for money? Because you like research? For your parents? Because you think you are smart? Or because you can't find a job? or Else?
I want to know what are your reasons.
Me, I want to have a PhD because my parents always asked me to get one. My father is a university professor and the requirements are high.
But it is ok also for me. I like doing this.
What are the reasons to do a PhD?
Re: What are the reasons to do a PhD?
Interesting question. For me, it is all about getting the job that I want. I want to be a researcher. To do this I need to have a PhD mostly. There are maybe exception, but generally there is no way around it. If i wanted a job of the industry, then I could get away with a master degree instead of PHD.
Re: What are the reasons to do a PhD?
I did a PhD because i am more suited for academia than industry and wanted to become a professor. I also want to discuter new things and always learn.
Re: What are the reasons to do a PhD?
I think you need you do a PhD only if you like research because otherwise It is not worth to spend many years and money for that. many people give up before completing it
Re: What are the reasons to do a PhD?
yes, if you dont like research, It is better to not do a PhD
Re: What are the reasons to do a PhD?
Or you just do a PhD because your family is telling you to do it. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: What are the reasons to do a PhD?
For me the main reasons to do a PhD are as follows:
1) I want to experience doing research and being exposed to other researchers in the same field
2) I have the curiosity to know more about a particular area and the industry
3) I am sure I will get a job, however, getting a PhD will help me for that.
4) I don't think I want to teach, though I have experience teaching. I think I am more suitable
for research related jobs
The main problem with a PhD for me is the expensves. Some people I know have a job and do a part time PhD so they can pay for it and it won't be so stressful.
1) I want to experience doing research and being exposed to other researchers in the same field
2) I have the curiosity to know more about a particular area and the industry
3) I am sure I will get a job, however, getting a PhD will help me for that.
4) I don't think I want to teach, though I have experience teaching. I think I am more suitable
for research related jobs
The main problem with a PhD for me is the expensves. Some people I know have a job and do a part time PhD so they can pay for it and it won't be so stressful.