I don't mean to diminish the work of grad students. But lets face it, you are at the bottom of the food chain, like interns, in that field. Similar to every job, benefits and pay sucks. Mine definitely included and we are having trouble finding pilots because of it. However, like you Im sure, I understand that having to suffer through those couple years leads to a better future in the long run. But as long as people are willing to go there (hence you), they will not begin to suffer enough and therefore will not create change. People in my industry are ridiculed for going to the places where they are "bottom feeders" because they are trying to advocate for change. Not by striking or walking out, but by simply not going there. If Mizzou can fill the seats of those grad students, why pay them more? Give them more? Its a business and thats how they look at it.
