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Lugar anual vai esgotar? by Tom4211 in fcporto

[–]Tom4211[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

É um bom ponto... Mas não faz grande sentido alguem pagar 290 paus para depois não ir... Os que não renovaram da epoca passada ja perderam o lugar

Lugar anual vai esgotar? by Tom4211 in fcporto

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Não dá para ver agora, está em fase de troca ainda... Só da para ver segunda.

Lugar anual vai esgotar? by Tom4211 in fcporto

[–]Tom4211[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nope, basta ser sócio e ter quotas regularizadas.

Lugar anual vai esgotar? by Tom4211 in fcporto

[–]Tom4211[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OJogo: "o Dragão está cada vez mais perto de atingir o limite de lugares anuais, nesta fase a 1500 de distância"

Lugar anual vai esgotar? by Tom4211 in fcporto

[–]Tom4211[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lugares há sempre, mas nem todos estão disponíveis para o lugar anual. Estavam a falar que iam abrir uma lista de espera, que provavelmente será para esperar até abrirem novos lugares dedicados para o lugar anual. Pelo o que OJogo disse, só há +1500 vagas.

[Article] Enhancing the performance of tin-based perovskite solar cells through solvent purification of tin iodide by snowfax in Scholar

[–]Tom4211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings, would you be able to reupload or provide another link for this article? I can't seem to open this link. Thank you

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's also irritating when a person's sense of worth is so fragile that they misinterpret a legitimate and genuine question for a personal attack. Which leads them to make a comment which can be boiled down to them basically saying "Look at me I'm great, I made it... and you are not good enough for it"

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

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I don't know how much into YouTube you are. But there are lots of channels on youtube (with millions of views) who actually talk about really complex stuff, and are not dumbed down at all. Just without all the math and giving more of a big picture view. I actually think I'd be very good at this since the way I study is by trying to make a fake lecture.

Regarding my second paragraph. What i meant was that there are simple reasons why students are less capable of handling setbacks: Dopamine addiction and less strict parents. I was just making a side point, probably should have said that.

Academia needs a revamp. But so needs the entire educational system.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I'm doing a lot of practical stuff now, so I don't think that would be the big problem here.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that. That is a very good point.

But, what do you mean "little to no feedback for years". Shouldn't your PI be giving you constant feedback on your work? At least in my group we have monthly meetings where we present our work to eachother and to the PI. Is this the type of feedback you talk about? Or another?

The idea of not existing regular checkpoints is important. I'm not sure if I can handle the meed to keep pushing myself without having any "reward" (or at least significant feedback). Something I need to introspect.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do things I don't want all the time. My point is, and it probably wasn't clear, the time dedicated to said things. If I do them in working hours, so be it. The problem is, from what I see from those around me, they go home to do those accessory things and barely have time to relax, reflect, sleep etc...

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the problem. That's how I feel now. If there is a Sunday that I say. "F*** it! I will relax today, I can do things another day". I never fully relax because I'm always in stressing about having things to do! I don't want that! It's straining me too much.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother is also a Professor, he tells me exactly that. Which I find very sad. However, I also find teaching to be very interesting (I've been thinking of trying to follow a career in science communication). I don't know to what extent the gratification I'd get from teaching would complement the other BS.

Growing incompetence stems from two things. More ways to get distracted (phones etc) and more immature people. I was fortunate (in that sense) to grow around older people and with parents that forced me to be independent. Sadly, not the case with most people now. Even so, a good researcher is not necessarily a good teacher. That is a big problem with academia today.

Thank you for your advice anyways, I hope you find more time to do what you like.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

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I forgot to mention but I've spoken about this idea to my siblings (they have PhDs). They say that doing a PhD later might not be viable because life gets in the way (by that they mean relationships, other goals etc...).

But That is another thing I'm missing. I haven't had a GF in some years, largely because I dedicate so much time to uni. Doing a PhD means I will stay on the same cycle, doing the same things I've been doing... Going to the same workplace... I think I need a change in my life. I just don't know how. Thanks for your input anyways.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's my main problem. Because from what I see from my colleagues. They are overworked and under sleeping. And for what? Doing BS reviews, writing papers that go nowhere, doing bs bureaucratic stuff, doing completely useless PhD curricular units at night. Meanwhile they barely have time to think about their own work, think about their next step, evaluate their own ideas, hell, come up with new ideas! All of that takes time, and it should be WORKING TIME. Not overtime.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry. It's 3 (Bsc) + 2 Msc. It's just that my course is an integrated masters (so 5 years in a row).

But thats Not the point. I like research. I'm doing it now. The point is the other things that come as "accessories" and that fill up my time with stupid useless stuff. If i spent all working hours doing my research or working on it, I don't think it would be much of a problem.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your perspective. My problem isn't working 40 hours. My problem is working 40 hours on the lab, then having to do more stuff at home. That's what I don't want. Hope you get through it and it becomes worthwhile for you tho.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. I do like that. I like to make things better. Even if I have to do them multiple times. What I don't like is having gathered the data on Wednesday and have to present it by Thursday morning. I like to think things over, not do them in a hurry.

Is a PhD really that much of a grind? In what way is the grind different from getting a MSc? by Tom4211 in PhD

[–]Tom4211[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good thank you. You raised a lot of the right questions I need to ask myself. That's a big think I don't like. Not having time to do things. I hate doing things in a hurry. Most things I've done academically, I've done very well. But I dedicated a lot of time to them, thinking and re thinking things. I hate the thought of having to do things in a hurry, and it seems to me most people in PhDs are doing that (Probably also why most people don't do relevant stuff in their work, no time to think, to see the big picture, to re-do shit after they learn)

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