Problem is, it takes a lot longer to find work as a post-doc than as a programmer. The money may run out on predictable, yearly intervals, but what do you do once it's gone? Get a faculty position? (Because we all know that's easy.)
I could understand if you just wanted to write some thoughts down as quickly as possible (hi AIM), but normally those are converted in to rough drafts and then in to finalized copy.
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The shift key really doesn't take that long to depress, I'm not sure how not using saves you time.
I had the same realization, that I had better job security at a startup, when I revisited some people I left at uni doing postdocs.
Job security for postdocs? I've never heard of a postdoc losing their job.
Sure, you might be only funded for a year at a time, but at least the money runs out on a predetermined date rather than unexpectedly one Friday.
Maybe my experiences are just limited, though.
Problem is, it takes a lot longer to find work as a post-doc than as a programmer. The money may run out on predictable, yearly intervals, but what do you do once it's gone? Get a faculty position? (Because we all know that's easy.)
I could understand if you just wanted to write some thoughts down as quickly as possible (hi AIM), but normally those are converted in to rough drafts and then in to finalized copy.