I can’t wait to finish my PhD. I’ve had enough now. Can’t cope with the uncertain path of the research. 3 years of hard work so far and yet I feel like I’m nowhere.
Currently I'm finishing my phD in biochemistry here in Brazil (thesis defense will be in a few months). At the same time, I'm thinking about the possibility of career transition. In the last years I attended to some statistic and programming classes, and I'm very interested in learning more about it. Well, I don't care about the Dr. tittle, I'm just interested in getting a good job (with stability), and since here in Brazil there is (almost) no industry, and the academic opportunities are too low, right now I think that this is the best path to go. Ty for the video Andy, I love ur contents. Happy new year, cya!!=]
I once got into a discussion about quitting my PhD with my supervisor (unintentionally and I was misunderstood in this situation). She actually tried to sell me on the idea that the Dr title is really nice. In hindsight it's very strange that this was her best argument but quite symptomatic of academia.
She's right in a sense: it's nice within academia and offers an entrance into an academic social life if you're into that sort of thing. But in other social groups people are judged in other ways.
I thought that by taking the PHD everything would be easier, that I could find a job quickly. At the same time that you are overqualified you are inexperienced to work outside the academy and the academy doesn't have room for everyone. No company accepts an "entry level" with a PhD and almost 30 years. If you are in another country and don't know other researchers you are alone in the world, literally. If you don't have many publications things become more complicated. Sometimes I think it was not a good idea to get a PhD.
FWIW the Dr thing has never been too weird to me, because I went to a grammar school where maybe 7-8 of the (older) teachers had PhDs are were known as Drs. I think this was common in grammar schools (and maybe public schools) in the past and I just caught them at the end of their career as few younger teachers seemed to have the title. From what I gathered, many of them gained these titles whilst working at the school, something that these days probably wouldn't be possible with the amount of bureaucracy outside teaching that they are subject to. Anyway, the consequence of this was that I guess I always had a positive association - many of these teachers were really good and passionate about their subject - and knowledge of the academic title 'Dr.' outside of the context of medical doctors, so for me the whole question of it seemed a little weird.
Hey! I don't know if you have already made a video about it, but how about doing a simple PhD, simple in such a way that people may not think that you are qualified enough? Thanks!
We cant say for sure the mental changes that occur within us, it is not absolute, what that only exists is only physical aspect, mental scenarios are completely hallucinations 👍
There’s no point using the Dr title outside of academia. People using it on Twitter for example are just trying to look clever. Having modesty about it is best. No harm having some fun with it though with the family 😆
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Academic degrees help you get your first job upon graduation. It's work experience after that. PhD title does pet the ego a bit but no one really cares except you.
Depends… there are really those who want to explore a topic and such pursuit is unlikely available to a usual job position. But if a person wants to do a phd for the sake of “going up”… it’s a symptom of academia’s corruption
@@mau345 knowledge for knowledge's sake is great and even fun to pursue. Unfortunately, at the end of the day it comes down to funding because some one has to foot the bill for you to perform the work. In the end, academia and industry are similar in that respect.
I can’t wait to finish my PhD. I’ve had enough now. Can’t cope with the uncertain path of the research. 3 years of hard work so far and yet I feel like I’m nowhere.
Very informative. Glad to know I’m not the only one who viewed this PhD thing as proof that I am finally clever and worthy of respect
Currently I'm finishing my phD in biochemistry here in Brazil (thesis defense will be in a few months). At the same time, I'm thinking about the possibility of career transition. In the last years I attended to some statistic and programming classes, and I'm very interested in learning more about it. Well, I don't care about the Dr. tittle, I'm just interested in getting a good job (with stability), and since here in Brazil there is (almost) no industry, and the academic opportunities are too low, right now I think that this is the best path to go. Ty for the video Andy, I love ur contents. Happy new year, cya!!=]
I once got into a discussion about quitting my PhD with my supervisor (unintentionally and I was misunderstood in this situation). She actually tried to sell me on the idea that the Dr title is really nice. In hindsight it's very strange that this was her best argument but quite symptomatic of academia.
She's right in a sense: it's nice within academia and offers an entrance into an academic social life if you're into that sort of thing. But in other social groups people are judged in other ways.
I thought that by taking the PHD everything would be easier, that I could find a job quickly.
At the same time that you are overqualified you are inexperienced to work outside the academy and the academy doesn't have room for everyone. No company accepts an "entry level" with a PhD and almost 30 years.
If you are in another country and don't know other researchers you are alone in the world, literally.
If you don't have many publications things become more complicated.
Sometimes I think it was not a good idea to get a PhD.
I finished my PhD last year and I recognize every single thing you mentioned
In fact for most people life gets tougher after PhD with research, teaching, service and particularly the onerous grant writing and getting process
Pretty honest video. I gained a lot of knowledge...
U talk to my soul 😊😊
Humble, honest and funny
FWIW the Dr thing has never been too weird to me, because I went to a grammar school where maybe 7-8 of the (older) teachers had PhDs are were known as Drs. I think this was common in grammar schools (and maybe public schools) in the past and I just caught them at the end of their career as few younger teachers seemed to have the title. From what I gathered, many of them gained these titles whilst working at the school, something that these days probably wouldn't be possible with the amount of bureaucracy outside teaching that they are subject to. Anyway, the consequence of this was that I guess I always had a positive association - many of these teachers were really good and passionate about their subject - and knowledge of the academic title 'Dr.' outside of the context of medical doctors, so for me the whole question of it seemed a little weird.
Very useful thoughts 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I earned my Dr title, I will use it.
Thank you very much for this video. It is very informative . . !
I'm really only doing this so people start taking the science I produce seriously.
Same
Absolutely, if you don't plan on doing research a PhD is pretty much worthless.
Hey! I don't know if you have already made a video about it, but how about doing a simple PhD, simple in such a way that people may not think that you are qualified enough? Thanks!
We cant say for sure the mental changes that occur within us, it is not absolute, what that only exists is only physical aspect, mental scenarios are completely hallucinations 👍
"but it doesn't last long..." Yikes that is like a pain in my ass. Irking for the next challenge.
There’s no point using the Dr title outside of academia. People using it on Twitter for example are just trying to look clever. Having modesty about it is best. No harm having some fun with it though with the family 😆
Hi Andrew,
I can’t find any contact details but there is an issue with a product I purchased from your website, I was hoping to find a solution for it. Please let me know!
Cheers
Send me an email at andy(@)andrewstapleton.com.au and I'll sort it out for you
Not easier. I never show I am a Dr if I have to
For all the debt, everyone including my mum will be calling me Dr Starling! 😂
Academic degrees help you get your first job upon graduation. It's work experience after that. PhD title does pet the ego a bit but no one really cares except you.
Depends… there are really those who want to explore a topic and such pursuit is unlikely available to a usual job position. But if a person wants to do a phd for the sake of “going up”… it’s a symptom of academia’s corruption
@@mau345 knowledge for knowledge's sake is great and even fun to pursue. Unfortunately, at the end of the day it comes down to funding because some one has to foot the bill for you to perform the work. In the end, academia and industry are similar in that respect.