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Starting a PhD at a great robotics institute or getting a job in industry? Any experiences or suggestions?

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    @h3ll the PhD would be some kind of an industrial PhD. so a mix of both. academia and industry
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    If you can do a PhD, do it? The only reason not to is money now?

    That doesn't seem like a good reason unless you are starting a family or similar.

    Study up and have a bigger impact on the world later. After a certain point, money no longer matters and its your contributions to something important that will motivate you.

    As with any advice, filter this through your own values.
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    Both are valuable. It depends on your long term goals. Set short term and long term goals. Also, speak with some pros in the industry. They will provide good incite.
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    @Jumpshot44 pshhhht. I think he wants to connect with pros from the industry with this very post of him.

    To topic: I am just a master's student right now and will definitely not continue with an PhD, but go straight to industry. I just dislike writing scientific papers. But it is only my personal preference.
  • 2
    A PhD in Robotics sounds like the most fun you can have without a swimming pool full of noodles.
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    How many years? 6-8?
  • 0
    @JavaRules depends, of course. But I estimate around 6 years in total
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    @FaGo That's one hell of a commitment. Hope you make the right choice and stick with it bud.
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    @JavaRules The thing is, that the possibility to start working in the industry just gets greater. But after some years of working it is hard to go back to university.
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    @FaGo You could consider a part time online PHD. There are so many options, that there is bound to be a few good ones out there. Plus, they are cheaper and you'll have a job on the side!
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