Mr. Zhang talks about Ph.D.: If you are not a sincere researcher, be cautious!
In the vast world of education, Mr. Zhang, with his unique insights and rich experience, can always guide students. However, when it comes to the topic of PhD, Mr. Zhang is extremely cautious and does not even persuade others to study for a PhD. Behind this, Mr. Zhang's deep insight into the current situation of education and his deep concern for the future of students.
Ms. Zhang believes that studying for a PhD is not a one-size-fits-all path. Unlike graduate school, which may be motivated by escaping from society, PhD requires a genuine love and persistent pursuit of scientific research. It's a long and challenging path that requires a tremendous amount of time and effort, and you may even run the risk of not graduating on time. Therefore, Professor Zhang emphasized that if you do not have a deep interest in scientific research and a firm belief, you should not easily embark on this path.
Mr. Zhang pointed out that people who aspire to study for a doctorate are often unwilling to accept the status quo and eager to break through themselves. They may come from different backgrounds, some from families with deep academic backgrounds, while others come from low-level backgrounds and hope to change their destiny through education. But in either case, you need to have enough psychological preparation and strength support to study for a doctorate. Because although a PhD degree can set a relatively high starting point for you, it does not determine your upper limit. What really determines your future height is your ability, opportunities and efforts.
Mr. Zhang also reminded the students to look at the employment prospects after graduating from the doctoral program with a rational outlook. While some PhDs get high-paying jobs after graduation, not all of them are so lucky. Some people may not even be able to compare with undergraduates in some majors in terms of salary due to factors such as majors and markets. But this does not mean that their efforts are in vain, as academic qualifications are only one aspect of a person's ability. When the same opportunity is placed in front of different people, the gap in academic qualifications will often be revealed, striving for more possibilities and advantages for you.
In the face of the current severe employment situation, Mr. Zhang suggested that students should be down-to-earth and not be too naïve to imagine that they can easily find a good job by studying for a doctorate. He stressed that whether it is tobacco, civil service or other industries, the entry threshold is constantly raising and the competition is becoming increasingly fierce. Therefore, students should choose a path that suits them according to their actual situation and interests. If you can't find your dream job for the time being, don't be discouraged, you can first accumulate experience in the private sector and other places to improve your skills.
In short, Mr. Zhang's attitude towards doctoral studies is cautious and rational. He believes that studying for a PhD is a challenging path that requires true love and perseverance. If you are not genuinely committed to scientific research, don't take this path lightly. At the same time, he also encouraged students to be brave and make choices based on their actual situation and interests. Only in this way can we go further and more steadily on the road in the future.