Christ tae fuck. This sounds inhumane.
https://nebula.tv/videos/simon-clark-pros-and-cons-of-doing-a-phd/
It doesn't need to be like this. They need to increase stipends to AT LEAST *actual* living wage in that area FOR THOSE HOURS. And hazard pay, if they keep the stupid fucking working conditions.
Update: now with youtube links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKUu--wnWtE
https://www.youtube.com/@SimonClark/search?query=phd
NebulaSimon Clark — Pros and cons of doing a PhD (personal experience)As I hopefully made clear in the video, this pros/cons list is based on my personal experience, and I'd welcome additional perspectives from current and former PhD students.
