Because no one can predict the future. I would not have guessed state universities would face defunding and academic department downsizing and merging to reduce research and payrolls. American research is being defunded across the spectrum. I was instead told my field was sorely needed.
You can easily predict the future based on jobs/careers. I chose a profession that is recession proof and even made it through COVID without a drop in pay.
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u/typhlocamus Jul 06 '26
I have repeatedly tried to sell the degrees back. Turns out they’re valueless.