• Question: Do you think scientists like you are paid enough?

    Asked by anon-198095 to Matthew, Atreya, Sonal on 6 Mar 2019. This question was also asked by anon-197612.
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      Matthew Selwood answered on 6 Mar 2019:


      So I am still a student, and the money I get paid is more of a “living allowance”, and is’t very much for a university graduate! That said, I am not taking on more debt, which is very handy, and I still have savings from living frugally for the odd trip to Poland.

      Once I graduate with my doctorate, the pay goes up quite a bit! Scientists on the whole do not get paid as much as other professionals with similar qualifications – bankers get paid much more, as do high profile lawyers and mathematicians. That said, my (hopeful!) wage in science will definitely be comfortable, and more than enough to live a very enjoyable life with – just drinking my tasty cider instead of top shelf champagne!

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