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Make an informed decision about your future
\nProjected Salary: $${academic.projectedSalary.toLocaleString()}/year
\nTime Investment: ${academic.timeInvestment} years
\nDebt Payoff Time: ${academic.debtPayoff.toFixed(1)} years
\nJob Security: ${(academic.jobSecurity * 100).toFixed()}%
\n `;\n\n contentMetricsDiv.innerHTML = `\nProjected Income: $${content.projectedIncome.toLocaleString()}/year
\nTime to Establish: ${content.timeToEstablish} year
\nMarket Volatility: ${(content.volatility * 100).toFixed()}%
\nCareer Flexibility: ${(content.flexibility * 100).toFixed()}%
\n `;\n\n // Generate recommendation\n const recommendation = academic.projectedSalary > content.projectedIncome\n ? \"Based on the provided information, continuing your PhD program appears to offer more long-term financial stability.\"\n : \"The content creation path shows higher income potential, but consider the higher volatility and uncertainty.\";\n\n recommendationText.textContent = recommendation;\n }\n});\n\n---end---\n\nThe website features a sophisticated calculator that helps users make an informed decision by analyzing various factors including current academic progress, financial situation, and content creation potential. It uses a modern, professional design with a soothing color palette and smooth animations. The interface is clean and intuitive, with clear sections for input and results.\n\nThe calculator provides detailed metrics for both career paths and generates a balanced recommendation based on the user's specific situation. The design is fully responsive and accessible, with semantic HTML structure and ARIA-compliant interactive elements."Projected Salary: $${academic.projectedSalary.toLocaleString()}/year
Time Investment: ${academic.timeInvestment} years
Debt Payoff Time: ${academic.debtPayoff.toFixed(1)} years
Job Security: ${(academic.jobSecurity * 100).toFixed()}%
Projected Income: $${content.projectedIncome.toLocaleString()}/year
Time to Establish: ${content.timeToEstablish} year
Market Volatility: ${(content.volatility * 100).toFixed()}%
Career Flexibility: ${(content.flexibility * 100).toFixed()}%