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#RI-6adf49b9·2 months ago·
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“pursue PhD despite funding concerns”
What Actually Happened
Supervisor discouraged me from pursuing PhD due to funding and job prospects
What I wish I knew
"more about alternative funding options"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"consider multiple funding sources and job opportunities"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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