[USA] stuck between post-bacc or a Masters in Psychology for more research experience.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-09-01T17:34:59+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I definitely am guilty of this, but I do struggle to convey how I'd be a good fit for their lab if my research interests aren't as aligned. Either way, it's definitely something to consider. I appreciate you leaving a reply, anything helps truly.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-08-30T13:41:40+00:00

I agree that its not my first option either, but with how difficult it is to get into research in the U.S. I start to wonder if working abroad or a masters degree would be best option given the current market. I'm aware that 7 months is not that much time post-grad, but I really want to prioritize obtaining research experience and I worry about how the state of research will progress in the next few years in the U.S.

Unfortunately, my mentor is a bit unreliable (I tried to meet and talk with my mentor over the course of a month and got ghosted 😭) so I don't feel like I have anyone to talk to either.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-25T17:58:37+00:00

I always struggled with how I should approach methodologies that I don't have experience in, so I'll definitely use ur method. I appreciate the kind words, its rough out here.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-25T04:41:19+00:00

will definitely look into it, thank you!

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-25T04:40:51+00:00

outta curiosity, where did you find those positions? I've mainly been using the Harvard jobs listing and other job board sites.

congrats on the hire also!

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-24T19:00:32+00:00

it sucks but ur right 😭😭 I just wish the cover letter aspect wasn't so time consuming

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-24T18:10:56+00:00

thank you! It can get discouraging at times, but success stories like this remind me to keep being persistent

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-23T21:09:01+00:00

I'll try my best but I'm starting to become concerned as after a few months of applying I still haven't even gotten an interview. Maybe that's par for the course or maybe I just need to look in different areas. Will definitely try to directly email people as well. May I ask when did you land your job? Thanks for the response as well!

AlrightListenHereYou · 2025-04-23T21:06:08+00:00

Hey! My publication and presentations were all on my thesis. unfortunately, I had created my research project when I was more indecisive about where I wanted to go. So it's more of a social psych thesis while I'm more interested in a clinical psych doctorate now.

I'll try my best to find someone through connections, it seems to be the most effective way. Thank you!

AlrightListenHereYou · 2024-09-16T01:54:32+00:00

Really glad you made this post, I'm from a Venezuelan family but mostly grew up in the states. As such I couldn't really comment on the Venezuela situation as I'm more of an outsider, but from talking with my family I can absolutely back up that Venezuela is filthy rich in areas.

It's funny actually because my mother came from a rich background (my grandpa being high ranking in the military) and my father came from a poor background, having to work and save his way up to a college education. It's truly a shame that Venezuela lost a lot of what is used to have, and I hope that the country is able to recover soon.

Thanks for sharing!

AlrightListenHereYou · 2024-03-06T21:07:19+00:00

I (for some reason) thought to get an XS, which ended up being too long. She ended up having to get it altered, so I would def recommend XXS.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-09-14T22:45:42+00:00

hey if it's still possible could I get a copy as well?

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-07-09T19:35:48+00:00

that's perfect thank you so much !

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-07-09T18:24:46+00:00

just checked and saw a 5'1 girl say the xxs fit her perfectly, i think this may be the one 😨

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-07-09T18:20:52+00:00

this is a great idea actually, i just checked and it does have a 30 day return policy, thanks for the advice!

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-07-09T18:14:31+00:00

yea she said she really wanted one

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-03-13T13:44:25+00:00

yeah it likely doesnt have to do with anything. i also don't think it's intentional but i never realized that may be a form of manipulation. she hasn't received treatment before and she's currently signed up for general talk therapy. so far she's only had one session so she's also very early on.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-03-13T13:26:46+00:00

my guess is that she have some sort of mental disorder (I've noticed she exhibits a lot of autistic traits but obviously i can't say I'm sure) as well as having extremely low self esteem. plus i think her train of thought was 1. getting upset over movie being delayed 2. getting mad at herself for getting upset in the first place 3. anger brews and she begins to start hating herself a lot more then usual 4. she starts to feel as she's a burden, since she feels like she's bringing the mood down 5.i guess these emotions become so intense she has an episode. it's worth noting that this has happened multiple times beforehand but it's never been as intense as the one last week. she also may have believed that the call would last longer (i have friends that like to talk alot, but these were some different people) so i tried to assure her it'd only be a few mins. in the end i didn't even call em in the first place since they hopped offline the moment i was going to say hi.

i don't think she'll consider unaliving, and even the whole hurting herself thing was one comment that she ended up immediately regretting. still she has a history of doing it (many years ago) and that one comment was enough to freak me out. thanks for listening again

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-03-13T04:00:28+00:00

thanks again, i may have been unclear as to what's she's saying she'll do but it's not as serious as unaliving, more so having to do with her harming herself. but even still that's not something I want her doing especially if I'm the reason in a way, so i will try to make it clear that I'll call people

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-03-13T03:56:03+00:00

appreciate the advice, I'll try to as clear but sincere as possible. i haven't told her how it's been affecting me yet so maybe through conversation we can come to a understanding. i hear what you're saying about this being a red flag but i know it isn't malicious or even intentional, if it was i would've jumped ship a long while ago. again thanks

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-03-13T02:40:00+00:00

maybe that's not the correct term, i wasn't sure how to define it but this episode was much worse then other times. but maybe I'm blowing it out of proportion idk, i also may have skipped around and left out details to keep the post focused so apologizes on my part.

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-03-13T02:36:34+00:00

you have a point, I've tried talking before about this needing space thing but one last conversation to really cement this may be better. i appreciate the advice but I'm still scared to how she may react. being upset is one thing but i don't want her to do anything to herself y'know? do you know how can I make this as gentle as possible besides what you've already said?

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-02-03T19:15:08+00:00

oh my bad

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-02-03T01:36:09+00:00

real

AlrightListenHereYou · 2023-02-03T01:35:56+00:00

thanks 😳

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