• Got_Bent@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Considering that you’re probably making something like $1,500/mo in some place where rent is $3,000/mo I’d say take every discount you can get.

    I briefly looked into doing a doctorate. The economics of it turned me away right quick.

    • geogle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I hope no reputable school is doing that badly these days but point taken

      • ornery_chemist@mander.xyzEnglish
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        4 days ago

        My take-home was $1700-2100/mo after taxes and fees depending on whether I was teaching that semester (teaching paid less). We were paid just above minimum wage (at the time $15.50/h, CA MW = $15/h) on the basis of 8 h/day, 5 days/wk, 52 wks/y (lmao). Rent split 4 ways was $1500 ~$1200 per person, and that was the lowest of anyone I knew. UC Berkeley PhD 2022.

        Edit: Checked my admission letter, turns out it was actually $15.50/h. Also got decent health insurance, at least until UCPath fucked it up. Livin’ the high life.