I'm a PhD holder. Reason why I did it? Hmm.. so that people can call me Dr. And .. people are more responsive when you say you are Dr. so and so

you did your doctorate just to brag? Wow now that's sheer determination...

haha...

but then at the end, do you feel really good when you're being called Dr. so and so?

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Added on December 22, 2010, 10:57 am
You make my day!
Absolutely Agree!! If you want to be called Dr. and make money, do a Medical degree, MD, MBBS, or similar!!
Well said..
Some of them did not have the gut to drop out, then they got kicked out, time and money wasted.

If you are not an independent thinker, don't consider the PhD route.



This post has been edited by ingear: Dec 22 2010, 10:58 AM

Which one is better to continue phd ?

1) Work for two years - related computing job
2) Take another master in research (approx 2 years) - computing
3) Joint research (At least 1 journal)
4) Just continue ....

Currently take a coursework (Master) . Never done a research when still undergraduate (only done final project)

Thanks

This post has been edited by Irzani: Dec 22 2010, 09:05 PM

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In my field (I'm in R&D), people won't take what you say unless you have a PhD. It is like...

A : Fluene thinks it will work this way
B : Oh, she is not a PhD. What does she know?

Get what I mean?

Im bachelor degree holder, Im working with a private college. before I join this college I also got 2 other jobs with a relatively same salary. but I chose academic line because I love teaching and doing research.

a bit fact; there are 14ooo PhD holders and 1426 Prof. in Malaysia. of course not an absolute number.

if the reason of further study in PhD is solely on passionate for finding the truth, just go for researches (we got several research centers in Malaysia) where there are longer time limit for you to spend.
but another reason to further PhD, there is limitation on budget to do a research. though Im working in a college with a good equiptment, still, I cannot do any research cause Im not a master or a PhD holder, thus no grant given to me.

Actually, I want a PhD because

a) I want to end up doing both pure and applied research.
b) I want to take my findings and build something practical from it that will affect my target population.
c) i want to come back and slap the gahmen in their face for being so negligent about my target population.

and ultimately, i want my target population to gain from that, and carry these benefits throughout their lives.

but mostly, i dont mind research.

I think for the social sciences and arts, if you do a PhD you would most likely be leaning towards academia once you complete your PhD.

For fields that are more applied such as chemistry and all disciplines of engineering, a PhD also opens doors for research careers in various industries.

Also, to do a PhD I don't think its as simple as just choosing a broad field to do your PhD in. I really believe that you should have strong interest in a specific academic field. This is something which you really only gain exposure to once you're close to completing your bachelors/masters.

do engineer need PhD??

if the specialization is needed then need to take phd...

i do it for the parent
their sparkling smile worth millions!

if u want to become prof. then yes

but regular enginner typically do not require PhD....

Only one of which I could think of; Passion in learning and sharing.

passion in understanding the problem,identify the limitation and provide a solution.

damn i hate serious talk.

Dear Migai,

Thanks for your fact about number of PHD holders and Profs. Looks like our country need more to catalyst the development and R&D.

What is the continuous study from MBA towards phD? There is phD BA right? Possible to become lecturer?

PhD is a testament of self actualisation man. Refer to PhDschool's discussion on that started by me. ^^

If your Master is very good (maybe CGPA more than 3.5) then your supervisor may recommends that your Master be upgraded to PhD (only attainable through research). But of course, have to do a little extra work.

PhD in Business exists, where you will be researching business theories, and your qualification is best suited for academic profession. Master is all required in order to be a lecturer, but Universities will often require that you continue your study after a few years of service (usually they will fund your study, but you will be bound by contract).

You (or someone else) might want to know there is another Doctorate program for Business which is DBA (Doctors of Business Administration) where the research is much more application oriented and is suitable for those who wish to practice business.

yeah, passion in:

-learning
-discovering
-inventing
-solving
and
-sharing

yeah mang, ppl here r so daymn srs~