I was talking with my boss here a bit ago, and the discussion turned to school and work required and the ability to take that school practice and apply it to working situations. Specifically, the ability to do research on 'new' subject matter and having that work published prior to being hired at a job. Her argument is that any research done in school needs to be published to show that a potenial employee has 'proven' themselves in a public manner.
Now, I realize that a graduate student hire is supposed to function on a higher level than an undergrad hire. That's a no-brainer, really. But requirement that a masters hire be published? Seems like there's some REALLY high expectations there that will be difficult to meet/deal with. Something I'd honestly rather not work with/for. I just don't need that kind of pressure in my life. NOTHING I see in life is worth working to an unattainable goal(a bosses ideal of perfection).
Now, I realize that a graduate student hire is supposed to function on a higher level than an undergrad hire. That's a no-brainer, really. But requirement that a masters hire be published? Seems like there's some REALLY high expectations there that will be difficult to meet/deal with. Something I'd honestly rather not work with/for. I just don't need that kind of pressure in my life. NOTHING I see in life is worth working to an unattainable goal(a bosses ideal of perfection).