That all depends if you are doing your doctorate in something you really love and there is a need for. It's a big mountain to climb and unless you really love doing IT stuff, you may not make it. My Uncle did a PhD in toxicology with emphasis on the blue ring octopus. >From memory he was in his fifties (I think he started it in his thirties) when he finally presented his paper, however he did it before they started changing the Unis to make them more profit orientated.
LWB250 wrote: > Most major universities that have IT programs > generally do offer Ph.D.s. Mine does, and for that > matter, would probably offer you a Ph.D. in just about > any program they run if you were willing to pay for > it. > > I serious considered getting my Ph.D. until I realized > that I would be paying back student loans well into my > retirement, and would never offset the costs in salary > in the few years I have left before I retire. > > Funny story: My youngest son, who was about 13 at the > time I was giving this serious consideration, said, > "If you get your Ph.D., will we have to call you > Doctor?" > > "You're damned right you will! After I invest that > kind of time and effort into something I'll insist on > it!" > > Heh. > > Dan (not a doctor and probably never will be) > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
