[joeter]

Just to weigh in since I wrote the original blog entry. I wasn't suggesting my own earnings were capped.

I was merely situating a story where I did not have academic support to move forward with a project that was relevant to the real world.

The earning cap statement has more to do with the relationship between professors and the companies that hire students from their schools. This becomes even more problematic since many firms do not hire candidates without specific academic pedigree.

Also, there were many cases where students preferred to do what the professor thought was most insightful compared to pursuing their own interest, since they wanted to secure their professor's recommendation.

This post was not a complaint about my situation. It's pointing out a harmful circumstance that could occur.

[anamax]

> The earning cap statement has more to do with the relationship between professors and the companies that hire students from their schools. This becomes even more problematic since many firms do not hire candidates without specific academic pedigree.

Again, it's scary that you think that that's a "cap".

> Also, there were many cases where students preferred to do what the professor thought was most insightful compared to pursuing their own interest, since they wanted to secure their professor's recommendation.

Welcome to the real world.