Starting fall 2010, I'll be going to grad school (Master's) in a pretty esoteric field (studying texts from late antiquity, written in an obscure language). If I decide not to go on to the PhD, what can I do now and during my Master's to maximize my job opportunities when I get out? Are there any skills you would really strongly recommend that I pick up? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Nov 29, 2009 - 13 answers

Another grad school issue/what do to with my life question. Long inside, bear with me please. [more inside]
posted by katers890 on Feb 27, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm planning on leaving my high-pressure hard science PhD program for something that won't make me hate life quite so much. The problem is that I really don't want to go back to biotech/pharma industry, especially without a PhD, unless totally necessary to support my family. So what am I good for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2008 - 10 answers

[Rambly-what-should-I-do-with-my-life-filter] Useless Master's degrees! Impending weddings! Mild-to-moderate homelessness! Help me figure out my next step before I resort to prostitution or, worse, telemarketing. [more inside]
posted by doift on Sep 24, 2007 - 10 answers

Let's say I really- like really screwed up throughout college. Do I still have a shot to get into any grad schools? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 9, 2005 - 24 answers

Are there any PhDs that offer a better chance of getting an academic job than others? [more inside]
posted by lalalana on May 2, 2005 - 16 answers

I just got accepted into a graduate school program in Manhattan, which is great, but I'm going to need A LOT of money. I have one summer to earn money before going back to school. Where/how/what do I do to earn big bucks this summer? [more inside]
posted by geryon on Mar 1, 2005 - 14 answers