careerEducation
#RI-69f82d36·5 months ago·
1
“Pursue PhD with company support”
What Actually Happened
Having a PhD will raise my employability but may not be fulfilling if I'm not passionate about research
What I wish I knew
"I should weigh the benefits of a PhD against my personal interests and goals"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider your motivations and whether a PhD aligns with your career aspirations"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
Short, upvotable wisdom. The most helpful rises to the top.
No advice yet. Be the first to share wisdom.
career Category
2,654
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
15%
of career decisions land in the regret band the same as this one.
React, question, or discuss this decision.