Dr. Daniel Dizdarevic on Nostr: nprofile1q…nzwug This is a nice article and summary! I like that you included all ...
nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqnvx6d0s39r7pszkhpccj3l28zcs7zglwffzge32kpak7sm9enzcs0nzwug (nprofile…zwug) This is a nice article and summary! I like that you included all the little expenses that might be negligible compared to the big numbers, but are really important (like inviting people to celebrate with you 🥳).
However, the calculation of potential income is a bit off, at least from my point of view. In my field, most people had half a budget position at an institute, which is about the same as a scholarship. But if you have a scholarship, most people need an additional 25% position at the institute (because of health insurance) or they had a 75% or even 100% position outright.
On the other hand, the amount of work you have to put into a thesis is not comparable to a normal job. I estimate that I worked between 60 and 80 hours a week. If I'd been self-employed, the potential income would have been much higher.
Still, it's a funny way to think about your PhD time 😁
However, the calculation of potential income is a bit off, at least from my point of view. In my field, most people had half a budget position at an institute, which is about the same as a scholarship. But if you have a scholarship, most people need an additional 25% position at the institute (because of health insurance) or they had a 75% or even 100% position outright.
On the other hand, the amount of work you have to put into a thesis is not comparable to a normal job. I estimate that I worked between 60 and 80 hours a week. If I'd been self-employed, the potential income would have been much higher.
Still, it's a funny way to think about your PhD time 😁