I'm a bit more sceptical/cynical even, about the people PhD programmes typically attract.
Very low-EQ, highly competitive, highly self-regarding. In my experience PhD departments are worse that top-tier software engineering groups, as PhDs tend to be depressed and underappreciated in addition.
I think the whole model is one big mental health meat grinder, and the meat going in is quite bitter in the first place.
Very low-EQ, highly competitive, highly self-regarding. In my experience PhD departments are worse that top-tier software engineering groups, as PhDs tend to be depressed and underappreciated in addition.
I think the whole model is one big mental health meat grinder, and the meat going in is quite bitter in the first place.