You will generally get out of academia what you put into it. I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock into what employers may or may not be looking for; your interlocutor's statement may reflect reality in his current program/profession, but doesn't necessarily reflect on yours.
It sounds like you'd be happier not continuing your current program. You do get more from academia besides a degree, although it's a pretty expensive approach to making contacts. Relatively cheap access to a lab is not to be despised either, assuming that your school's is any better than yours. :) Mike _______________________________________________ Pauldotcom mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pauldotcom.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pauldotcom Main Web Site: http://pauldotcom.com
