How many years should someone who  was one of a handful smart Knouff to get accepted into and completed a highly competitive science academic program of study; then went on to even more competitive and skill demanding graduate work, shelling out $50,000 or $60000a year for the privilege of working their intellectual arses off for five to eight years while the rest of us were actually bringing paycheck money home, watching football games, partying with friends,buying big-boy toys, etc.. 
 Scientists in almost every country I earth earn a decent living – as well they should.