202402 Considering First Career After Graduation

• Policy 20240301
  • For the next year, the goal is to carry out the research ideas in mind without any regrets (blu3mo).
    • It feels like the desired research projects in mind can be completed within 1-2 years.
    • While writing What are the Long-Term Goals of Asymmetry Research?, it was realized.
    • Considering the delay in graduation due to taking a leave of absence, it seems there is still time to decide on post-graduation plans.
  • Around autumn 2025, decision-making will be done following the flow below:
    • If new research interests emerge:
      • -> Prepare to move towards a PhD program.
    • If there are products or businesses to create in the real world:
      • -> Start thinking about how to run the business and take action.
      • If considering VR-related matters, the timing seems favorable (considering the level of VR technology adoption around 2026-7).
    • If no particular ideas come to mind:
      • After a year, one might start thinking, “Maybe I’ve had enough of research and want to prioritize earning money” (blu3mo).
      • -> Seek paths like SWE, PM, Industry Research, or employment.
• It aligns with current motivation and leaves all possibilities open.
  • It could also be said that it’s merely postponing decision-making (blu3mo).
  • Thinking ahead might lead to irresponsible thoughts like “It’s okay to prioritize what you want to do over money.”
• /nishio/ The Path is a Red Ocean
  • Completely agree (blu3mo)(blu3mo).
  • Decision-Making Ignoring Frameworks, Rebuilding the Basis of Common Sense and Making Choices.
  • There is a sense of this “path” when considering going to a PhD program to study HCI/VR.
    • If able to attend several top conferences during undergraduate years, it seems possible to move towards the “rupture” with some confidence and recognition.

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The following are notes from a previous consideration:

• Lately, it seems like I’ve been contemplating life a lot.
  • Considering Life Spring 2023
  • Considering Life with AGI in 202310
  • Imagining Life in Your 20s in 202312
  • 202312 Life Consideration: Business vs Research
• While some aspects may overlap with previous discussions, I will rewrite them for clarity and development of thoughts.
• Write about the scenarios currently under consideration and thoughts about them.
• Going for a PhD in the US
  • Graduating smoothly around 28 years old?
• Working in the US industry for a few years
  • SWE, PM?
  • Significant salary
    • If things go well, could it reach around $150k-$300k annually?
  • Possibly in quants
    • Probably not
  • After working for a few years, even if pursuing a PhD later, life would be much easier.
    • Since my parents are not wealthy, I need to acknowledge that the financial situation differs from some others.
• PhD in Japan
• Industry in Japan
  • It seems unlikely to return to Japan for career reasons.
  • Decisions like these might be made prioritizing other factors in life.
• Starting a business
  • For example, applying for the Mito Advancement Program in the spring of the fourth year, seeking customers in the US, contacting investors.
  • If it doesn’t work out in 1-2 years, can find a job or pursue a PhD.
  • Concerns:
    • Not pursuing a doctoral program may lead to losing depth.
      • A vague concept of “depth” without specificity.
      • Based on the rough assumption that academia delves into deeper matters than the business world.
    • The uncertainty of whether jumping straight into a startup without working will succeed.
      • Also based on rough assumptions and speculations.
    • Prioritizing profit over creating what you want.
      • That’s true.
  • There’s no need to conform to a traditional startup model.
    • For example, with exceptional managerial skills, one could likely run a business while creating what they want.
      • (It doesn’t have to be oneself possessing that ability).
    • Premise: 202312 Life Consideration: Business vs Research, Decision-Making Ignoring Frameworks.
• About the overall trends in society/world:
  • Progress is accelerating.- The intelligence of machines is increasing.
• There is high uncertainty about the future.