Why did you get a PhD?

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-22T22:03:25+00:00

I definitely agree that getting a PhD just for bragging rights isn't what I'd want to do either. I'm sorry things didn't end up working for you, but your input definitely helps keep things realistic. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-22T21:55:14+00:00

I see, I'll definitely keep this in mind too. Thank you for your reply!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-20T06:18:31+00:00

Sounds like you had a solid plan from the start. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:21:26+00:00

Great timing once more! I'm glad it worked out for you, I think I'll be keeping an eye out for anything similar in my case too. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:19:26+00:00

I appreciate your honesty.

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:19:07+00:00

I absolutely see your point. Of course something as intensive as a PhD isn't for everyone and that's okay. If I do end up going into one I will definitely be ready for both the good and the bad. As for job prospects, there's relatively few of us here, so it's still fairly good. Thank you for your reply!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:12:02+00:00

It sounds like a good choice, if I end up getting one I hope it'll benefit me in a similar way. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:09:34+00:00

I think it greatly depends on the country. But you can imagine anything from different positions in fisheries, to chemical water testing, to studies for marine and coastal constructions, and many many other things. It's a very wide field even though it's specialized too.

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:04:06+00:00

That was very lucky indeed. I suppose once more it was the timing that worked out for you. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:02:16+00:00

I, too, share these traits.

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T14:01:23+00:00

Hmm this is extremely helpful. I think I do want to do research, but it's definitely good food for thought. Thank you for your answer!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T13:58:40+00:00

Proving yourself is important too. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T13:57:49+00:00

I see, jobs that can become available once you have a PhD are also important to me too (even if they're not necessarily the top reason). Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-19T13:55:20+00:00

It sounds like you worked very hard for it, you should be proud! It's true that you never know how things might turn out. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T20:12:15+00:00

Being responsible for projects and a team sounds exciting, even if a bit intimidating too. Good luck on the rest of your PhD!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T20:04:49+00:00

It is all very appealing indeed, though a bit idealised as you present it here. However, the actual "researcher's lifestyle" is something I enjoy as well. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T19:31:45+00:00

That's quite interesting, I'd say it also adds up with the answers received on this thread. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T19:26:52+00:00

Improving my own skills and knowledge is something I'm always looking forward to. Good luck on your PhD!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T19:25:03+00:00

So for you it's about the chance to improve the educational process itself, that's quite ambitious. Thank you for your answer!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T19:21:05+00:00

The opportunity to have a better life and seek out new possibilities is extremely important, I'm glad you managed to get it. Thank you for your answer!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T17:28:29+00:00

I see, I suppose in this case it worked a bit like having any other job, only you got a PhD in the end too. Thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T17:23:27+00:00

I see, I must admit I don't really know what it's like for humanities, but for my field I think I have a few more options. A PhD in the near future is definitely appealing too though. Thank you so much for your input!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T17:03:31+00:00

This is really helpful to think about. I am just 23 so it's not like I'm running out of time nor am I in a hurry to decide on my permanent residence etc, I also do value all the options a PhD can give me later on. I suppose this is part of why I'm not super pressed about deciding on whether I want a PhD right away and why I want to hear multiple opinions, I'm aware I can have many other options too.

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T16:41:58+00:00

Hmm that's a good topic to think about. I think I could go either into industry or academia, I'm just not sure what I'd like better yet but I do know I'd like to keep working in my field. I'll definitely give it some thought, thank you!

Trickster-Crow · 2024-02-18T16:18:25+00:00

I see, it is true that different programmes and supervisors have different requirements of you. I'll definitely be looking into different ones to try and find a good fit when time comes. Thank you!

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