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Did I miss something about scientists getting payed the big bucks suddenly?

Some do, but they work in advertising.

Genetics is hot right now, and probably will be for decades.

Compared to someone stocking shelves at minimum wage? And with benefits, job security, etc.

I'm sorry if "the big bucks" sounded like over 100 000$ for every single one of them.

Some guy still got a grant to feed mice plastic, didn't he?

Scientists don’t have particularly great job security as a group.

The scientists I know are working for the government and univerities, and are pretty well set. What are you alluding to?