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<blockquote data-quote="teddy bear" data-source="post: 1223554" data-attributes="member: 13037"><p>Very true. I am kind of in a very similar spot right now and I have quickly learned first-hand how crueless getting a prospective job in a life sciences / pharma industry is. That said, I eventually managed to get one after +- 100 applications. I turned it down in the end in order to continue with doing masters, but life would surely be much easier with a more specific Bio degree.</p><p></p><p>Still, in the midst of useless degrees having one in STEM is surely a top-pick anyway as it has lots of uses. But you can't hope the job will fall right in your hand after graduation if you didn't get acquire necessary skillset during college that will right away allow you to perform in your job. You have to do something, that will let you stand out in the crowd yourself if you even want to be considered.</p><p></p><p>And yeah, the typical laboratory work is heavily underpaid. If you don't have PhD and you plan on reaching a financially comfortable situation, well, better to use your degree in some other field; requalify, and learn a new skillset with your STEM degree acting as a supportive element to your career.</p><p></p><p>That's how I see it, at least for now. We will see in two years, I guess.</p><p></p><p>And well, that applies mostly for young guys I believe, but our perspective changes very quickly. Just 6 months ago I still thought landing an E/L job in relevant industry is much easier task than it actually is. Two years ago I didn't even think of finding a job and was doing shitty jobs just for some extra money with much less worry, and 3.5 years ago -- so right before starting University, I didn't give a fuck where to go and my life relvolved around hitting gym, going out and playing video games with my high school friends. Rapid change in life goals and overall perspective.</p><p></p><p>That applies to most people I guess. Hardly anyone thinks through their career option, what they would be good at and what kind of life they want to live when they are not even in their 20s. I would probably study a bit more and try my chances in Medicine or at least something much more specific if I were to go back in time.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I believe it's mostly YOU -- not the degree, that matters the most. Even if you tend to make a shitty choice, you can still think of something to get you closer to the life you want to live. Thing is (another observation I have made), most people are not willing to put in the extra work and are fine with settling for a soul-draining middle-wage corporate career with the hopes of getting promoted by the time they are 40s to have a more luxury, once a year two weeks vacations :tard:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="teddy bear, post: 1223554, member: 13037"] Very true. I am kind of in a very similar spot right now and I have quickly learned first-hand how crueless getting a prospective job in a life sciences / pharma industry is. That said, I eventually managed to get one after +- 100 applications. I turned it down in the end in order to continue with doing masters, but life would surely be much easier with a more specific Bio degree. Still, in the midst of useless degrees having one in STEM is surely a top-pick anyway as it has lots of uses. But you can't hope the job will fall right in your hand after graduation if you didn't get acquire necessary skillset during college that will right away allow you to perform in your job. You have to do something, that will let you stand out in the crowd yourself if you even want to be considered. And yeah, the typical laboratory work is heavily underpaid. If you don't have PhD and you plan on reaching a financially comfortable situation, well, better to use your degree in some other field; requalify, and learn a new skillset with your STEM degree acting as a supportive element to your career. That's how I see it, at least for now. We will see in two years, I guess. And well, that applies mostly for young guys I believe, but our perspective changes very quickly. Just 6 months ago I still thought landing an E/L job in relevant industry is much easier task than it actually is. Two years ago I didn't even think of finding a job and was doing shitty jobs just for some extra money with much less worry, and 3.5 years ago -- so right before starting University, I didn't give a fuck where to go and my life relvolved around hitting gym, going out and playing video games with my high school friends. Rapid change in life goals and overall perspective. That applies to most people I guess. Hardly anyone thinks through their career option, what they would be good at and what kind of life they want to live when they are not even in their 20s. I would probably study a bit more and try my chances in Medicine or at least something much more specific if I were to go back in time. Anyway, I believe it's mostly YOU -- not the degree, that matters the most. Even if you tend to make a shitty choice, you can still think of something to get you closer to the life you want to live. Thing is (another observation I have made), most people are not willing to put in the extra work and are fine with settling for a soul-draining middle-wage corporate career with the hopes of getting promoted by the time they are 40s to have a more luxury, once a year two weeks vacations :tard: [/QUOTE]
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