I quit my PhD

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  • Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 41

  • @c.santos1685
    @c.santos1685 Рік тому +48

    I've struggled so hard to get into my program. But the level of humiliation I am constantly forced to endure is just too much.
    Is not about my research, which I love. It's about having someone trying to break me as a person and turning me into something I am not.

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому +4

      Wishing you luck!!

    • @MuzixMaker
      @MuzixMaker 9 місяців тому +2

      You need a different advisor

  • @crystal-adalina
    @crystal-adalina Рік тому +19

    Thank you for sharing your story and insight. I got a lot of push to pursue a PHD after completing my master's degree, and I was considering it, but after I truly reflected and gained clarity for myself I realize it was not something I wanted to do. Also, we have so many things in common, glad we came across each eachother!

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому +2

      That’s amazing! I am happy that you took a moment of deep introspection to make that decision for yourself 💕 glad to have a new internet friend!

  • @brookxiaofengxiong8473
    @brookxiaofengxiong8473 Рік тому +12

    I promise you girl, you didn't miss out on anything. "Social life" is not that great at all.

  • @soccersprint
    @soccersprint Рік тому +20

    Most PhD programs seem to be toxic and its definitely not financially rewarding. When its time to leave, its time to leave. If the PhD is dragging you away from your goals then its definitely time to leave.

  • @padmeasmr
    @padmeasmr Рік тому +6

    I can relate. Especially to the part of being poor for so long and just wanting financial freedom etc. Thats why I started youtube and decided to look for a job I was good at and makes me a lot of money even though its not my dream job. But it allows me to keep on my other projects. Rn im finishing my master in philosophy, it took so long bc of health problems and bc I stopped it to study acting. Have been considering a phd cause I love research and writing the thesis and papers was simply great for me. But Im a bit scared of the academic world and the fact that a phd doesn't pay, or pays not much. I believe it might be best for me to work in my novel, yt etc even though its hard to succeed. I also love teaching and I considered doing it in high school but it would take a lot of time still, more exams and not much money in the end. Im struggling to find my path but tbh Im happy of what I did so far. Every decision always feels like jumping from a cliff to me. Lovely video btw, I liked the way you explained your experience and loved the palette colour as well.

  • @snlvl
    @snlvl 2 роки тому +6

    Hi Eli. I am spanish so actually I could write in spanish but I will do it in english so more people can understand and maybe relate as well. Your video has been extremely helpful for me and it came at the exact time I needed it. I have dreamt all my life in becoming a teacher. I didn't have any specific level of education in mind. I just knew I was born to help others learn and grow and that's what I wanted to do. My parents recommended me some time ago before going to uni, that instead of doing a Bachelor in education maybe it would be better to do a bachelor in science as I was super passionate about science (i did Biochemistry) and then teach at univetsity. I followed all that path and some months ago I found a PhD position in another country from Europe. I moved and started my life from scratch. However I landed in a super toxic lab. Nobody graduated from there, everyone ended up terribly sick...so after some months, my supervisor suggested that maybe this was not for me. I knew it was and I knew I could do great things. Not there obviously but somewhere else. So I quitted. It was the hardest decision of my life, but now I feel the same as you. I was passionate about teaching, not about research, I didn't like that type of research and I could not see myself compeeting and hiding things as my PI did. So now I am still in the country, and I need to go back to my country, but I am in this super important step.of the process of introspection, so seeing people that went through the same is helping me a lot. Thank ypu so much for this. I love your content. New sub. Hope you grow a lot. You definitely deserve it :D

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for sharing!!! I am sorry about your experience. It seems like a lot of students I have interacted with also had toxic lab environments - although others have great ones. Everyone has their own story and I am happy to hear you are searching for the next thing. You have a lot of skills! Follow your intuition and I am sure your path will be one with purpose and adventure! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and to share❤️

  • @krk6216
    @krk6216 Рік тому +4

    I’m just trying to transfer schools but I really appreciate hearing your reassurance and perspective ❤😊

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment ❤️ wishing you best of luck, reach out if you need help ✨

  • @LinhClinton
    @LinhClinton Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much. I wished there were more videos like this. I felt alone in not wanting to go further.

  • @bambampepe
    @bambampepe 6 місяців тому +2

    I remeber some time ago in the last days of my Master Degree, my advisor, you know, she tried to convince me to go on and continue for a PhD. When we sat and discuss it, it became clear that she obviously wanted me to do some specific research that was in her (and her team) best interest. There were some gaps in her research team and I was the person to fill one of those gaps. But my idea of a PhD is to do research in a topic that you are truly and genuinely interested in. On the contrary, the idea of going for PhD in something I was not truly genuinely interested in seemed to me very strange. It is like marrying someone you don't love just for the sake of marriage. Her offer was kind but it felt like getting a job. "Im hiring you to do this and that because that's what I need" Part of the funding would come from some sponsors and some other part I should get (I was in a position to get it, actually). But I did not like the idea of doing some research that I was not interested. PhD is about 6 years of nonstop working hard so you'd better like what you do.

  • @TheNerdEngineer1
    @TheNerdEngineer1 Місяць тому +1

    I am a PhD CS in AI student in USA as well and am just leaving it right now. I did a job in MNCs before, I like the environment, work-life balance, and after 1.5 years, I feel that an academic career is not for me. I can’t work alone in lab 24x7.

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Місяць тому +1

      @@TheNerdEngineer1 it’s good that you’re able to identify that about yourself. Definitely listen to it. Ultimately whatever you decide, you are going to be okay. Just be honest and bold/ courageous about your decision 🙏🏽

    • @TheNerdEngineer1
      @TheNerdEngineer1 Місяць тому

      Thanks, Vida. I’ve been feeling this way for the last six months. I want to enjoy my weekends while doing great work during the weekdays, whether in a company or a startup. Money is important too, as it’s necessary for family needs. Some of my colleagues are doing their PhDs in their late 30s, and I don’t want to get stuck in life because of just one degree.

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Місяць тому +1

      @@TheNerdEngineer1 thank you for being honest. It’s so hard to admit these things to others, but especially to ourselves. At the end of the day, it is YOUR life. And perhaps when you started your journey, you really thought you wanted this career. But you are not the same person as then. Maybe who you are now wants something different that aligns better with the kind of life you want to live and how you want to help your family. That is ok. There is no shame in that. God gave us free will!
      I’ll be praying for you. You’re gonna be alright 🙏🏽

  • @misaelcampos6294
    @misaelcampos6294 Рік тому +3

    As a latino who did physics and has the option to do a PhD, I also realized that I just chose what I thought would be interesting and that I'm not as driven to it as others.

  • @mudabirafayaz8277
    @mudabirafayaz8277 Рік тому +2

    Great to hear your story.. It takes a lot to be so honest about yourself.

  • @OntologyofValue
    @OntologyofValue 11 місяців тому +1

    Great said, Vida! The relationship between science and academia is like the relationship between faith and cult. So, no regrets. I’m sure you thrive now.

  • @MiketheCoder
    @MiketheCoder 4 місяці тому +3

    Here I am watching PhD dropouts when applying to PhD programs

  • @akshatrastogi9063
    @akshatrastogi9063 Рік тому +2

    This was quite inspirational!

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed!:)

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому

      @@akshatrastogi9063 why do you want to leave?

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому +1

      @@akshatrastogi9063 Thank you for sharing. I understand 100%. I will link a resource that I think may help you. This helped me. If you try it out please let me know, I would love to hear about the insights you discover. www.selfauthoring.com/future-authoring

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Рік тому +1

      @@akshatrastogi9063 that’s crazy!!! But no such thing as coincidence 😌 best of luck. You’ve got this🙏🏽 keep me updated

    • @shahbazarianejad
      @shahbazarianejad 4 місяці тому

      هموطن لازم نیست که ادعا کنی که از مکزیکی لهجه و قیافت داد میزنه مال ایرانی خواهر

  • @reza6718
    @reza6718 6 місяців тому

    I quit PhD in linguistics last week from Iran

  • @rajuwa_vlogs1214
    @rajuwa_vlogs1214 10 місяців тому +4

    After 3rd year....i quit😢

    • @Fatima-kj9ws
      @Fatima-kj9ws 8 місяців тому +2

      Same, after 2 years and half. It is very stressful

  • @viridianasalazar677
    @viridianasalazar677 Рік тому +2

    Gracias por compartir tu experiencia , estoy a punto de decidir si continúo con mi PhD o lo dejo . 😢

  • @三ちょう目本郷
    @三ちょう目本郷 Місяць тому

    PhD is not for anyone. In Newton's era, science was something upperclass men do on the side for interllectural entertainment.

  • @sinatabeiy2495
    @sinatabeiy2495 Місяць тому

    You mentioned very nice points. Your story was quite the same thing that I am going through. I want to decide whether to quit it or not. I would be happy if you could give me an update about your status after 2 years. Do you think it was a good decision?

    • @vidaariaz
      @vidaariaz  Місяць тому

      @@sinatabeiy2495 i have 0 regrets.

  • @davidc4408
    @davidc4408 10 місяців тому +2

    Waste of time as most add mo financial benefit

  • @minhnguyen5527
    @minhnguyen5527 3 місяці тому

    Just because you have a PhD doesn't mean you won't have one in underwater basket weaving anyway. The ivory tower enjoys cheap and somewhat naive labor to churn out useless degree graduates these days.