<p>Starting this fall I will step down to being a part-time employee of a major company so that I can be a full-time PhD student at a major university. I am taking no money from the university, my company is paying my tuition, costs, and salary. There have been some comments at work that I could be a company presence on campus, talking to professional and honor societies, as well as appearing at formal recruiting events. For some of this I would potentially get paid - either as part of my normal work obligation and/or as a bonus for recruited new-hires.</p>
<p>I personally have no problem with this - I enjoy talking to people about my work (as much as I am able), and do not anticipate a major time drain.</p>
<p>Does anyone see a problem with this?</p>