AcademiaPhD
#RI-6accf276·5 months ago·
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“Quit PhD program due to financial stress”
What Actually Happened
Burnt out from juggling PhD work and financial responsibilities, worsening mental health.
What I wish I knew
"Self-funding is a significant financial burden."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Prioritize financial stability before pursuing academia."
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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Academia Category
34
Academia decisions logged. Avg regret 5.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
18%
of Academia decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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