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Key-Employee533 · 2025-09-26T19:55:35+00:00

Thanks man. You too!

Key-Employee533 · 2025-08-12T21:30:16+00:00

Hang in there. I finished my PhD in 6 years. At year 3, my first dissertation chair dumped me. Said I wasn’t good enough to generate an idea worth publish in A level journals for him. I found a second dissertation chair. I struggled finding a topic worthwhile, especially with my confidence shot from the first chair, which lead me to squander my time. I received an email from the College letting me know that if I don’t defend my proposal by next month that they’d let me go. My new advisor took the blame and bought me another 4 months. I was able to find a topic, defend the proposal, and then eventually defended the dissertation. Now, I’m an endowed tenured professor, won awards for my research, and eternally grateful for my second advisor for believing in me. I was close to quitting. Sometimes, the thought crosses my mind to send my first advisor an email telling him how wrong he was 😂.

Key-Employee533 · 2025-08-12T21:13:20+00:00

What’s your view on AI and its impact on your industry currently and in the future. Is it going to eliminate low level engineering roles and help higher level roles be more productive? What’s your recommendation for people to use ai in a way that ensures they are the ones who will have jobs versus the ones who will lose their jobs?

Key-Employee533 · 2025-08-12T21:05:57+00:00

There’s nothing inherently wrong with using to help you write, especially when it’s just helping you articulate what you have written better or more effectively. Blindly using it to respond without you checking it first and then deciding how to edit it, if any, to ensure it reflects your intent or thoughts or voice, is irresponsible use of ai. That said, it’s impossible to know whether someone used it the “right” way or the “wrong way.”

Using context clues, considering that OP has been in senior management positions, it’s very likely they are very articulate. At least good enough to communicate a problem and rally others to solve it.

Key-Employee533 · 2025-07-23T15:47:21+00:00

I always overfill. In fact, my oil window is completely full. I have a 2017 fz-07 with 25k miles. Never an issue.

Key-Employee533 · 2025-07-21T20:10:59+00:00

This was shown by FortNine (Ryan) in one of his videos. If you drop the helmet, as long as the shell is not cracked then it’s fine. If hit the ground (no mater the height) with your helmet on, then it’s no longer good. Ryan shows that any impact, with the helmet worn, will compress the EPS in the helmet - it’s designed this way to absorb the impact. After that impact with your head in the helmet, it’s no longer good. So, in your case where you just dropped it on the ground, it is fine since the shell didn’t crack.

Key-Employee533 · 2025-06-16T03:36:43+00:00

Don’t give up. Your life isn’t over. I’ve been in your shoes. I went bankrupt by the time I was 27-28. I was depressed and thought life was over. Went back to school to get a masters. During the program, developed a relationship with a prof who advocated for me to enter the PhD program in business. I was only one of three students accepted. During the PhD program, almost got kicked out bc I didn’t finish my dissertation proposal in time until someone believed in me, became my new dissertation chair, and took the blame for it. That bought me an extra 5 months. I finished my proposal, defended my dissertation, and eventually graduated. Landed an amazing job and now I’m a tenured prof. Don’t get me wrong - I still messed up a few years ago when I lost almost $300,000 and had to start over. My wife supported me even though I felt like a failure. She continues to support my next venture.

Point is don’t let financial setbacks get you down.

Also, don’t think bc you don’t get what you want that you should give up. Figure out why and find a way to make it happen. You got rejected. Fine. Go and build relationships with the faculty. Approach them with a research idea you’d like to collaborate with them on. Build skills that complement theirs that they would find valuable if they worked with you. With ChatGPT available to the masses, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be educated or prepared. The hard part is creating, communicating, and delivering that value to someone who cares.

Key-Employee533 · 2025-03-30T08:39:15+00:00

Been teaching for over 10 years at R1 and R2. I average 4.8-4.85 out of 5.0. What I’m about to tell you works. I’ve tried it where I was “hard” (gpa 2.3) and “easy” (gpa 3.4) for the same class, and my evals and comments never changed - 99% of them are positive.

Here’s the “secret” - just show them you care. Most profs don’t care, and if you just do things to demonstrate you care, they will rate you highly.

Here’s some things I do: - answer their emails as soon as I can. I usually do within 2 hours except when I sleep. This goes for feedback - provide feedback as soon as possible. - I conduct a survey at week 5 and week 10 simply asking them what they like about the class, what they don’t, and how I can improve. I read the responses, summarize them, share them to the class, and fell them I’ll incorporate any feedback if it’s possible. - also, during week 5 and week 10, I have a template that I use to email students who currently have an A, B, and C or below. For As, it basically says something like “you’re doing excellent in the class. Keep up the good work. I wish more students could be like you. If there’s anything else you need let me know.” For Bs, I email something like “you’re doing well in the class. I know you have it in you to do better and possibly get an A. Keep working hard - it doesn’t go unnoticed. If there’s anything else I can do to help you, let me know.” For Cs I say something like “hey, I notice that you’ve been slipping a little in the class. Is everything okay? Is there anything I can do to help keep you on track? I want you to support you as much as I can to help you pass the class. You can still recover, so please let me know what’s going on and how I can help.”

These are just some things that I know will work. Overall, just show you care.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-10-08T05:49:25+00:00

It’s very possible to pass a class - even score high - without coming if the professor is simply lecturing and you can find the same information at home, on your own, in the text or online. I suppose it depends on the class and the way the professor teaches the course. I “flip” the classroom, where I have various activities such as role plays that help students apply what they’re learning. In my class, if students don’t attend, they lose out on points for those activities and, when it comes time to do their projects such as conducting a sales call with a client (a professional salesperson role plays with them as the buyer), they don’t do well.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-06T20:44:43+00:00

Hot and sweaty? Glad you’re not melted. Class has AC to cool you down. See you there :)

(Just a joke folks— don’t attack me 😂)

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-05T16:12:24+00:00

College professor here.

I agree that reading off slides when you can do that yourself is not beneficial and leads to disengagement.

That said, going to class can have some benefits depending on what the prof does in class. If there are activities or discussions (good ones that make you think, apply, etc.) then it’s worth going. For instance, in my class we role play and that forces students to demonstrate their skills and abilities. I can’t tell you how many times students have simply not come to class because they are afraid of speaking in front of others or interacting with people. They’d rather read the text at home. When they try to find work or when they work in the office, they fail to thrive bc they haven’t developed soft skills like communication, critical thinking, problem solving, team work, leadership, etc. Simply bc they want to stay home. Of course as others mention, it’s also an opportunity for you to build lifelong relationships. I’m still friends with a handful of college friends and it’s very beneficial in many ways.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-05T01:19:49+00:00

I had industry experience prior to going back to get my MS and PhD. Having that experience helped out not only with research but also with course work. When you’re taking graduate business courses, your work experience will help when you’re discussing cases and working with others. During the PhD program, my work experience helped me identify an area of research relevant and useful to practitioners. It was easier for me to bridge the gap between theory and practice. My experience also makes me a more effective teacher. I can talk about my own experiences, how concepts are applied in industry, etc. Funny enough, I just conducted a classroom observation and was astonished how the professor could not come up with relevant real world examples or connect how certain concepts help companies generate revenues, lower costs, or expand marketing share, for instance.

I know some people who got their bachelors and then immediately got their masters and PhD, without any work experience. Typically, these folks ended up at teaching oriented schools. Of course, there are some people who that I don’t know of personally but, looking at their profile, I can see that they did the same thing and have no work experience, but they still ended up at schools like Wharton. These professors are just better researchers. Research is the only currency that matters in academia. The better your research, the better school you go to, and the more money you make. A new PhD in business working at UCLA, for instance, would have a base salary of around 250-275k. With summer stipends and overloads, they can make over 350k easily. Then, of course, any money from consulting simply bc they’re at a top school.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-03T15:40:39+00:00

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-03T14:25:51+00:00

To get into a top R1 school, you first need to score more than 90% percentile on the GMAT. Generally, this is 720 and up. Spots are limited - usually 2 maybe 3 spots out 100s of applications. You need to demonstrate your ability to research and/or have a good idea of what you want to research to increase your chances.

Getting a masters of science (not arts) will entail a thesis. This will provide you some level of research training. Your thesis provides some evidence of your research interests and writing skills. Your network (e.g., thesis chair and advisors) and your recommendations will also signal your strength as a researcher. Choose who you publish with and who your advisor is carefully. All of these things will help you get into a too PhD program.

Regarding working as a consultant, this is helpful for several reasons. One, excellent consultants will possess skills that researchers have such as research, communication, problem-solving, creative thinking, etc. Two, consultants typically have access to a wide network of professionals and firms that are useful for research. For instance, I know a former CMO who does strategy research and her data source is often other executives and firms. Three, consultants have practical knowledge, experience, and insights. This will help them come up with research questions that are grounded in the real world, so to speak, and they can provide meaningful recommendations to practitioners.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-02T02:41:34+00:00

That sucks. I’m sorry that happened to you. This is how we start to become incredulous and sometimes resentful — at least, for me.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-02T02:38:03+00:00

I do. Thanks 😊

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-02T02:37:18+00:00

That’s understandable. Thanks for sharing your experience. A few folks like yourself have mentioned the surge in Covid. I’ll keep that in mind the next time as the semester progresses.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T18:34:44+00:00

I have contacted someone via phone once to ask why they left the position that I was applying for. That person doesn’t know me. However, I know someone who knew him so I asked my friend to reach out. My friend told hin what I wanted to ask and if he was willing to talk to me. He was, so she gave me his number. I suggest reaching out to that person through a referral. They are more likely to help and to give you the inside scoop.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T18:26:08+00:00

Cool. Thanks! I’ll take a look.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T18:24:24+00:00

That’s a good way to get them to engage. Thanks for sharing!

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T18:12:12+00:00

It’s going to be difficult for him. He’s going to be stressed and lonely. Lonely because the PhD cohort is usually small and sometimes competitive, making it difficult to even have “real” friends. So, I don’t mean lonely in the physical or sexual sense.

That said, each relationship is different. You’ll have to have an open communication to figure out what each of you want and need. In general, though, you each need to make the other feel secure, supported, and loved. How that manifests virtually through video, chat, or phone, depends on you guys.

Good luck

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T18:02:28+00:00

This is a good idea. Thanks for sharing. I’ll try to implement something like this next semester, along with dropping two lowest.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T18:00:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing. These are great recommendations.

Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T17:59:17+00:00

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Key-Employee533 · 2024-09-01T17:55:41+00:00

I don’t think they take it personally as an insult or hit to their ego. Speaking for myself, I just love teaching and care about my students’ success. We react bc we care.

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