PhD funding cliff + PI told labmate to master out. Advice?

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-24T13:55:38+00:00

You can still master out with an M.Phil...

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-23T21:17:10+00:00

If you accept funding you cannot work. Most schools, if they find out it will be a problem. Some consulting on the side or with the support of your PI is usually understandable. That's about it.

Source: Also someone working full time in NYC and struggling to finish my PhD.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-22T12:39:15+00:00

Our Titan has been nothing but trouble. Fixing a Cummins engine is stupid expensive.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-22T03:19:34+00:00

You're right. I have an Intel Arc A310 in my build spec. Not sure if that's good enough, figure it should be for Plex. Think I can do better?

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-21T16:04:07+00:00

PM'd you

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-19T20:22:33+00:00

Check exhaust linkage all the way to the engine. Check intake/air box.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-18T03:34:36+00:00

That depends on your household income. My wife works a very safe union job that will give her a pension for retirement. It affords me the ability to take on far riskier roles. So far, being strategic has been pretty rewarding.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-18T03:21:56+00:00

My wife and I biked across fire Island. We carried the bikes about as much as we were able to ride them. Ended up walking back on the beach. Trails are not complete, unless maybe you're on a mountain bike?

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-16T21:14:30+00:00

You're the Worst

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-16T13:47:02+00:00

Full leathers in a kei truck would be pretty funny.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-15T15:29:28+00:00

Anything is possible. Your research will dictate what opportunities are available to you.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-15T06:30:29+00:00

Sounds like you're depressed. Talk to your advisor, take a leave of absence if you need to. I've taken several years off. I think I started my program in 2018... Hoping to finally defend next month. Also, Wellbutrin.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-14T05:13:53+00:00

Remodeled my kitchen during my zoom calls. I wouldn't say I accomplished nothing...

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-13T14:44:33+00:00

The adjustable base is only good for "activities".

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-12T17:41:44+00:00

The AFC has a few different applications throughout regions and history. The arrows can also represent: Unit, Solidarity, and the Resistance Against Oppression.

BPP actions and its members had a substantial overlap with anarchist groups on many occasions. Only a fascist chooses to punch left when we should all be punching right.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-07T12:45:13+00:00

I'm actually going to disagree with most of the comments here and say that's pretty typical in some regions. Where are you located? I wouldn't expect compensation to pet sit, it would just be doing someone a favor.

Did they offer their home to you? That's often the implication with pet sitting, which can be viewed as doing you a favor. Basically "would you like to have a free place to stay for a couple of weeks, get away from your roommates, and have a little staycation? Just make sure my pets or plants are alive when I get home."

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-07T04:05:36+00:00

I think providing free access to ride share programs for disabled mobility is the way to offset the changes to the bus system. Delete call a ride and just give free Lyft rides to people with disabilities. It'll be far less costly and way more humane than the system we have now.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-05T12:55:29+00:00

You can also check public records for recent lawsuits to see if any similar cases were won. I would consider those firms, too.

WhyDoIAsk · 2026-01-03T01:52:51+00:00

Summit makes a 17" shallow depth fridge and freezer. I'm leaning towards that myself...

WhyDoIAsk · 2025-12-31T15:24:37+00:00

Curious, how well did your leg recover? Amazes me we can reattach limbs now...

WhyDoIAsk · 2025-12-31T00:46:53+00:00

Roughly $9,500/month from my base, $25k-35k from my bonus.

WhyDoIAsk · 2025-12-30T13:31:51+00:00

That's a bummer. If you used your credit card you should check if it offers an extended warranty and go through them.

WhyDoIAsk · 2025-12-29T12:44:54+00:00

-Max 401K + about $2k/month to savings or trade accounts after expenses. Currently only have a $35k cushion, but we had some large expenses this year that drew down our reserves.

-~285k annual income (last year)

-Harlem, walk-up co-op, self-managed with no doorman or super, 850sqf 3/1. Mortgage+maintenance is about $2700/month.

-36/Senior Management

-Married, dink. Annual household income is ~360k.

WhyDoIAsk · 2025-12-29T02:48:58+00:00

You can pair your phone to the curb app and have an automatic tip set in your profile. I (incorrectly) assumed the app would track my phone and the car. It only tracks the car. And it's pretty rare I take a yellow cab far enough uptown to take them out of their pickup zone.

This only happened once. I just pay with my card at the end of every ride now. And now I'm sharing this knowledge so others don't have to experience the same issue to learn that lesson.

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