Don't Become a Scientist (1999) (physics.wustl.edu)

Also worth reading, on related matters: Philip Greenspun's "Women in Science:" http://philip.greenspun.com/careers/women-in-science

This should say "1999" in the title, as this rant has been around for a long time.

This, one thousand times. I majored in biological sciences thinking the work would be interesting and the money would be good. During a summer internship doing research I realized how boring most of the lab work was, and after learning how poorly you were paid even with a masters or a Phd I decided it was not the career for me.