Grady Laksmono

For the most part, only people who like a subject can take being immersed in it for six years or more. So Ph.D.s tend to be “into” what they are doing. If a big house, expensive cars and luxurious vacations are important to you, then the Ph.D. is probably not the degree for you. With few exceptions, people do not grow wealthy by using their Ph.D. training. The overwhelming majority of Ph.D.s just make a living. If your American dream is one of working hard for intellectual fulfillment rather than financial success, you probably have what it takes to get a Ph.D.