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Academia:

Oh you have a degree, a masters, a PHD, knowledge in super-niche molecular technology techniques, speak 3 languages and can code in a couple more...

Best I can do is 1200 per month

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Move north, maybe?

In the north you get paid more but I think your buying power is pretty much the same. From a quick google, a postdoc can expect something like 2500per month in sweeden, but how much do you need to spend on rent and food etc there?

In any case, I did move some 7 years ago, but the whole thing is depressing, you know?

I can give my work to some capitalist megaCorp and get paid nicely, or to the public and get paid shit...

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