Title says it all. It seems if you say “I’m going to grad school” you hear “my condolences” or people questioning why you would do that in the first place. But for those getting their doctorate, not the same response. Aren’t they going through way more schooling, spending way more money, and generally kissing their life goodbye?
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When I encountered this, it wasn’t that people disapproved, it was that people knew that I was embarking on a long, potentially expensive process that would be years of hard work, and might not result in financial or personal reward.
That said, I’m sure there are people who think all higher education is a waste of time and money.
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