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BioChem PhDs are Unemployable (mander.xyz)
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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I have trained 16 PhD students in Biochemistry. They were all employed within months of defending, some before they finished.

[–] The_v@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A BS in biochem is the same as one in psychology.... close to worthless without the PhD.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

HR departments actually love hiring psych degrees if you don't mind the class treason

[–] plyth@feddit.org 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What do you think has made them successful? What have you taught them?

[–] couldhavebeenyou@lemmy.zip 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not OP, but probably biochemistry

[–] plyth@feddit.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

Of course, but as a good mentor he must have taught additional skills.