(Atcrossroad) wrote in message


.. I think you have some misconceptions, a Ph.D. is rarely a
plus when one wants an engineering job in mat. sci./metallurgy. Maybe
in some other fields, but in mat. sci. Ph.D.s are doomed to be lab or
paper writing rats. I'd rather be on shop's floor.


If you would have included the pertinent information in your
original post it is unlikely I would have responded as I have never
worked with anyone with your specific situation. I have spent 20
years working with scientists and engineers in the EE, ME, AeroE, and
Physics fields. I have worked with a few Systems Engineers but have
not noticed the problems you state. I stand by my statement that in
your case, enlisting in the Navy would be a bizarre solution.

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