<p>I also have to say I am pretty impressed by sakky’s defense of academia. </p>
<p>When I was applying to PhD programs, one interviewer (who knew my masters PI who is struggling through the tenure process and stands a good chance to not get tenure) asked me how I felt about entering into this line of work after watching her struggle. My reply was that I have no idea what any job market will be like 5-7 years from now and this is what I love…so this is what I am doing.</p>
<p>Bottom line is, like sakky says, in this economy there are very few sure bets when it comes to getting and keeping any job for long periods of time. If going into academia is what you love, do it, be the best you can be at it and hope it all works out.</p>