Since the invention of the Methuselah Treatment, we at 80,000 Hours have updated our career planning framework to address extended lifespans. This guide presents our evidence-based recommendations for maximizing your impact over a 1000-year career. 3 minute read time Consider Getting a Postpostpostgraduate Degree Our previous advice considered a 40-year career payoff period, making advanced degrees a marginal investment. Now a PhD that takes 7 years to complete offers 993 years of application—su...