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		ErrantX on Dec 27, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: If You’re Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, ... I know a couple of PHD's from top UK universities who are currently struggling to find a job (in big sectors too; nothing niche).

city41 on Dec 28, 2009 [–]

I've interviewed a lot of people and I have to say having a PhD has never influenced me. I just really don't care. Can you code, are you smart, and can you work well with people? Those are much more important than how much schooling you've had.

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