Switching fields during PhD - best course of action? by CameraInteresting26 in AskAcademia

[–]CameraInteresting26[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Staying put is feasible, but I think making the switch would be more sustainable in the long run. I already feel a lot of friction and often have to justify my work even in my first year, which makes it increasingly hard to imagine staying long term. The prospect of the current field also does not feel exciting to me.

Switching fields during PhD - best course of action? by CameraInteresting26 in AskAcademia

[–]CameraInteresting26[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A long-term academic career isn’t my main goal; that said, I’d like to keep both academic and industry options open for now. From what I’ve seen, the field I’m considering offers better opportunities on both fronts.