While the "host" (people who pay, often with minimal decision power over their resources) turns a blind eye, "parasites" (cheaters who profit disproportionately) proliferate. Is that really so surprising?
When somebody else foots the bill, it's feast time!
To be clear, I'm with you. Also a PhD-turned-industry, for much the same reasons. But I realize what you describe is a completely rational strategy. The options always come down to:
1) Try not to be a host – if you have the wherewithal
2) Try to be a parasite – if you have the stomach
3) Suck it up & stay salty – otherwise. You can call it a balance, equilibrium, natural order of things – whatever helps you sleep at night.
Take your pick and then choose appropriate means. Romantic resolutions and wishful thinking – kinda like Atlas Shrugged solution for option 1) – rarely work.
When somebody else foots the bill, it's feast time!
To be clear, I'm with you. Also a PhD-turned-industry, for much the same reasons. But I realize what you describe is a completely rational strategy. The options always come down to:
1) Try not to be a host – if you have the wherewithal
2) Try to be a parasite – if you have the stomach
3) Suck it up & stay salty – otherwise. You can call it a balance, equilibrium, natural order of things – whatever helps you sleep at night.
Take your pick and then choose appropriate means. Romantic resolutions and wishful thinking – kinda like Atlas Shrugged solution for option 1) – rarely work.