Quote by Shannon Lucid

When I got my PhD, it was a time when there were just no jobs for PhDs. Period. PhDs were getting the lowest paid technician jobs, if they were lucky, in any kind of science.

When I got my PhD, it was a time when there were just no job

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's experience after completing their PhD during a time when the job market for PhD holders was extremely limited. Despite their advanced degree, they observed a scarcity of opportunities for PhDs, especially in scientific fields. PhD holders were often relegated to low-paying technician roles, if they managed to secure employment at all. The quote highlights the challenges and lack of prospects faced by PhD graduates during that particular period.

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