u/tributary-tears

Released 45 years ago today.

Released in 2024.

I have a degree in the life sciences from UCSD and I moved to SF to do a masters in neuroscience or evolutionary biology. I was borderline with biophysics but I only find the theoretical side engaging, I don't much care for chemical or protein engineering. I was knocking out prereqs but I started seeing so many people with years in biotech getting laid off. I've met quite a few and I'm talking people with PhDs and years of experience. I heard some negative comments from them ranging from lower salaries, to too many H1Bs to the industry needing less people with the upcoming AI wave. One guy even mentioned that people have been unemployed for over two years despite having extensive experience both in the lab and the business side of industry. I was also told that a masters in the life sciences is only worth it now if there is heavy data analysis and engineering. I know that I definitely don't want to do a PhD or MBA. Is there any truth to this or have I just been meeting negative (albeit intelligent) people? Or is this just unique to the SF biotech bubble?

Please respond only if you have real world experience working in the industry.