People who are applying to PhD programs just for a terminal master's
With all the funding cuts in the US right now, I have seen a lot of people recommend doing a PhD program just for a terminal master's since it would be funded. I personal lost interest doing a PhD but I have been wondering if there are any people who are want to commit to a full PhD upset at people who are applying just for a terminal master's? I know everyone wants a program that will fund them but some people go through many cycles who really want their PhD but don't receive an offer. As someone who lost interest in pursuing a PhD, I do feel bad to try to even apply for a PhD so I can get a terminal master's just to take it from someone who actually wants to complete the program. Does anyone else feel like this?
To the people who were applying for PhDs this cycle for that terminal master's but did not receive an offer, what are your plans for the upcoming year? With how many cycles I heard people apply for a PhD programs, I've just been wondering how many cycles till getting that offer and what to do in that mean time from not receiving an offer.