Comments on: Why a PhD?

By: Karen Lemmons

Karen Lemmons — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:32:58 +0000

I would, IF I was retiring from my school library job. I plan to retire in . . .don’t know yet! I have heard that professors salaries’ are “okay”, but certainly not that of a public school teacher. From my limited understanding, some professors tend to supplement their income with publishing books, presentations, and research grants.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:45:26 +0000

I met a professor who is nearly retired. She told me she got the Ph.D. then immediately took a pay cut of $20,000 to teach in a university instead of a school. I don’t exactly want to take such a pay cut right now. She said it was the perfect position to retire from. Would you do that?

By: Karen Lemmons

Karen Lemmons — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:21:32 +0000

Hi Diane! I thought I commented on this blog. Apparently, it did not go through. My niece would love to call me Dr. K. However, I am straddling on the fence on the Ph.D. issue. If I decide to pursue a Ph.D., it would be in a different area. For example, I have an interest in quilting/fiber arts. So I would be interested in an advance degree in fiber arts. This would fulfill two purposes: give me a historical/technical/research aspect and a creative approach to my craft. Would I love to teach fiber arts? Yes!!!! I could teach and create at the same time? That would be so cool!!!
I don’t know which schools offer advance degrees in fiber arts. I should at least investigate some programs.