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[quote=Anonymous]I am a PhD physicist. My experience is based on my own life. First, getting a PhD is hard work. I don't care what the field is. Second, the PhD is expensive -- unless you get an assistantship with a stipend (in the sciences, they are universal; I suspect they are somewhat more competitive in the humanities. Third, the Return on Investment for a self funded phd is not there. Fourth, PhD requiring jobs in the social science are rare. But, if it is your passion, in the end, you may end up with a job that is fulfilling. In my case, I have a well paying job (200K @55 yo) that is fun (for me).[/quote]
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