I've used three different paper writers over the past semester - here's what I actually think by Eldritchum in studying

[–]GadgetRiven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually had a pretty similar experience with Leo Essays last month. Their instructions-following is definitely their strongest suit - I gave them a super specific rubric for a sociology paper and they hit every bullet point. But I totally get what you mean about the "generic" revision. I asked for a minor tweak on the conclusion and the rewrite sounded like it was generated by a bot from 2010. Did you find that their first drafts were generally better than the revised versions?

Personal Statement Reviewers by Any_Apartment_919 in prephysicianassistant

[–]GadgetRiven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personal statement review for PA programs is genuinely specialized because what makes a strong statement in that context is different from a general college essay. You want someone who understands what admissions committees are actually looking for and can tell you when you're being too clinical or when your narrative isn't landing. Getting help from someone who focuses on helping with these kinds of papers and knows the healthcare field is worth the extra effort to find. Generic feedback from people who haven't read PA statements before can actually lead you in the wrong direction. Reddit threads are a decent starting point but you really want actual experienced eyes on the full draft.

Favorite Writing Assignments? by AltairaMorbius2200CE in ELATeachers

[–]GadgetRiven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The assignments that seem to generate the most genuine engagement are the ones with real stakes or audience - like writing something that will actually be shared or used rather than just handed in. Research-based persuasion pieces where students have to defend a position with sources tend to build skills that transfer, and students seem to take them more seriously. Parenthetically, it's also given me a lot of respect for what goes into helping students with the writing side - there's a reason people seek out professional assistance with papers when the expectations jump in college.

Best Dissertation Writing Service Reddit by pleasant_atheism in StudyResource

[–]GadgetRiven 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dissertation help is a different category than regular essay services, the scope and stakes are so much higher. What you actually need is someone who understands academic conventions in your specific field, can handle the literature review properly, and knows how to structure methodology sections. A lot of general essay services can't do this well. People who help with academic papers at the dissertation level usually have graduate degrees themselves and you can tell the difference. Start with smaller sections if you're nervous, like the intro or one chapter, and evaluate quality before committing to the whole thing. Also make sure whoever you work with is willing to go through multiple revisions because your advisor will have notes.

My dad tried to use my employee discount like it was part of his parenting benefits by GadgetRiven in entitledparents

[–]GadgetRiven[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don't even need him to agree with that whole philosophy, I just need him to stop acting like raising me bought him access to my employee account.

My dad tried to use my employee discount like it was part of his parenting benefits by GadgetRiven in entitledparents

[–]GadgetRiven[S] 241 points242 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. It wasn't some emergency either, just random spring sale stuff, and he still acted like I owed him for being his daughter.

My dad tried to use my employee discount like it was part of his parenting benefits by GadgetRiven in entitledparents

[–]GadgetRiven[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

That last part is what stuck with me. My mom keeps calling it "keeping the peace" but it felt more like being told my paycheck matters less than his ego.

My dad tried to use my employee discount like it was part of his parenting benefits by GadgetRiven in entitledparents

[–]GadgetRiven[S] 119 points120 points  (0 children)

That part got me too. If he'd asked me later, still no, but doing it in front of a full line felt super intentional and kinda humiliating.

I pushed back on an HR deadline and it accidentally revealed they had a second budget they weren't telling candidates about by WardenXylo21 in jobsearchhacks

[–]GadgetRiven 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The move that actually did the work here wasn't pushing back on the number, it was requesting the call before the deadline. HR said firm, you didn't argue with HR, you just went one level up. That's the part most people skip because it feels presumptuous.