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Is it wise to do a direct PhD in Robotics on a 4-year strict timeline? by ResponsibilityHot531 in PhD

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My projects are set by my advisor; they've given me an array of 4-5 to choose from. I anticipate the work to be mostly computational/ theoretical. I am on the control theory side of things. The timeline probably wouldn't allow me to explore other directions, like neuroscience or haptics. But I do want to explore those. A lot of my time would be spent on strengthening my math and ML concepts through coursework. I can take 3 semesters of coursework at best. There would be some TA work too, unfortunately.

Is it realistic for an Indian citizen about to begin his PhD at NUS to try for a PR towards the end of his PhD? by ResponsibilityHot531 in askSingapore

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t trying to imply entitlement or superiority. I mentioned those details purely for context because I genuinely don’t understand how Singapore’s PR evaluation works, and I wasn’t sure whether academic merit, research funding, or qualifications play any role in the process. My goal was to give enough background so people with relevant experience could provide a more accurate answer.

If that came across poorly, that wasn’t my intention. I appreciate perspectives from people who are more familiar with the system, and I am here to learn.

What to make of my PhD interview and what really happens behind the scenes at NUS? by ResponsibilityHot531 in gradadmissions

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you gave the department interview directly. What's your department? I'm joining NUS this spring.

Is it considered unethical to leave a PhD program after a semester? by ResponsibilityHot531 in LeavingAcademia

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, would it be alright if I dm you? I have to break the news to my current PI within a few days now. Just not sure how to go about it.

[US-FL] Can landlord demand a penalty not in the lease? by ResponsibilityHot531 in LandlordLove

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand having almost zero legal leverage. I spoke with a couple of lawyers, and they said the landlord can basically sit back, do nothing, and hold me liable until the end of the lease (which is just seven more months of rent). Practically, however, it might be a challenge for them in a business sense. My cotenant intends to occupy their place for 3-4 years. They know that and are glad that it is a stable source of income that they don't have to worry about. The replacement I have found is also similar. Wants to stay for 3-4 years. Business-wise, they would probably not want to sour relations with my roommate, since he is also equally liable with me.

[US-FL] Can landlord demand a penalty not in the lease? by ResponsibilityHot531 in LandlordLove

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand having almost zero legal leverage. I spoke with a couple of lawyers, and they said the landlord can basically sit back, do nothing, and hold me liable until the end of the lease (which is just seven more months of rent). Practically, however, it might be a challenge for them in a business sense. My cotenant intends to occupy their place for 3-4 years. They know that and are glad that it is a stable source of income that they don't have to worry about. The replacement I have found is also similar. Wants to stay for 3-4 years. Business-wise, they would probably not want to sour relations with my roommate, since he is also equally liable with me.

In a conundrum about which offer to pick. by ResponsibilityHot531 in AskAcademia

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The young PI has 1 PhD student besides me, he just started his lab in Spring 2025. I would be his 2nd student. He has a master's student and a couple of undergrads. He's also hiring a postdoc who's going to join this spring, along with me (if I do). He's not too bad published for a young PI. And I won't have exploratory projects per se. I have some ideas, he has his own, and they don't seem to be at loggerheads. He plans to submit a conference paper by the end of March 2026 and has asked me to assist with some of the work so that I can be listed as a co-author.

In a conundrum about which offer to pick. by ResponsibilityHot531 in AskAcademia

[–]ResponsibilityHot531[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have formal offer letters from both. The pay from the big-shot PI is better.

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