Yeah, I didn&#x27;t mention that.  Things are much better in a handful of technical fields, CS foremost among them.  Math, engineering, physics, and economics all have some possibilities outside academia.  Most other fields, you might as well cross off those years on your CV if you&#x27;re looking to industry.<p>Also, if you spend more than 1 year &quot;out of the game,&quot; forget about ever getting back on the academic track.