Posted by: Racheeta September 21, 2011
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I've my uncle who's PhD from US University. He was a good Lecturer in Nepal and was in his late 30's that time. He has family, kids.
He spent about 5-6 years in US for his PhD. My Aunt and brother was here on F2 depended Visa. After 6 years he finished his PhD. It was hard for him economically because 20k of stipened was just not enough for everything at that point of life when you've family, kids etc.
He then went for Post DoC for 2-3 years and he's now a research faculty. I think he makes around 50k-55k. Yes, he has PhD he's not economically in good condition.
I have no idea whether he's really happy just because he has PhD but i don't see it that way.
After spending 10 years in this country and making only 55k with age of ~40 years....How can anyone be happy ?
He spent about 5-6 years in US for his PhD. My Aunt and brother was here on F2 depended Visa. After 6 years he finished his PhD. It was hard for him economically because 20k of stipened was just not enough for everything at that point of life when you've family, kids etc.
He then went for Post DoC for 2-3 years and he's now a research faculty. I think he makes around 50k-55k. Yes, he has PhD he's not economically in good condition.
I have no idea whether he's really happy just because he has PhD but i don't see it that way.
After spending 10 years in this country and making only 55k with age of ~40 years....How can anyone be happy ?