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#RI-6ab90157·4 months ago·
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“Volunteered as a TA despite PhD oral defense”
What Actually Happened
Was denied request to have another TA cover my lessons before PhD oral defense
What I wish I knew
"Asking for help shouldn't be seen as a burden"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Prioritize PhD milestones over TA commitments"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Education Category
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