careerAcademia
#RI-6a23cd62·6 months ago·
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“Considering PhD options in different countries”
What Actually Happened
Got rejected from 11 PhD programs in the US and now weighing options in Canada and Europe
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had a clearer understanding of career prospects outside the US"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider your long-term goals and what kind of life you want to have"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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