academiaResearch
#RI-6a6b0fb8·7 months ago·
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“Changing research direction twice within a year”
What Actually Happened
Experienced psychological abuse and loss of accumulated work
What I wish I knew
"To choose a more stable advisor"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Seek support and re-evaluate research environment"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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academia Category
27
academia decisions logged. Avg regret 5.4/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
52%
of academia decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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