EducationPhD Experience
#RI-6aaa1b9d·6 months ago·
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“Accepted PhD program without fully understanding its demands”
What Actually Happened
I'm working 12 hours a day, feeling guilty for not working on weekends, and experiencing burnout.
What I wish I knew
"The reality of PhD life is much harder than expected."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't underestimate the demands of a PhD program and prioritize self-care."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Education Category
591
Education decisions logged. Avg regret 5.1/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
33%
of Education decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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