Question: Salary for a new Ph.D (computer science) in the bay area? I'll be completing a Ph.D in computer science (specifically, information retrieval and content analysis) and am looking for jobs in the bay area in this domain, e.g., Google/Yahoo/MSFT/IBM. I have a decent publication track, a few years of SW engineering experience prior to grad school, and good references. \nWhat is the payment range I am looking at? What are reasonable benefits to expect? \nThanks!!

Answer: I have a Bachelors in Business Administration.  I am averaging $9.00 an hour.  I hold two licenses and went through one downsizing.  Truck drivers without a high school diploma are making $40,000 a year +.  You should be commanding $100,000 a year.  Will you get it?  I don't know.  These days, getting a job depends on many factors: 1) Who do you know?  2.) What is your experience, and 3.) Can you perform/produce results?  Education is somewhere in this mix.  If you think your education is going to put you in the multi-millionaire category all by itself, you might be in for an awakening..  Best wishes.
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