[2015-04-12 02:09:34 UTC] I was going to try to counterpoint with one of my colleagues but he actually left to get a lecturing job. So I guess you might be right. [2015-04-12 02:10:17 UTC] I mean, not having to travel for 1hr30 each way Also likely factored into his decision, but he worked for us with the PhD for a decent time. [2015-04-12 05:58:54 UTC] A roommate of mine in college said that about CS PhDs when I asked him. It's the same in law, if you get up to the PhD level, you're probably not intending to do much litigation yourself.