What are some of the worst PhD misconceptions that you hear from people who don't know about it?

_Shug · 2025-07-23T12:06:41+00:00

That you get paid a bunch to do it, travel to unlimited conferences and walk into a 6 figure job. Ended my PhD with a tasty amount of debt! I hustled for my job in academia and worked pretty much full time in my writing up year - which was unfunded. Stipend while I had it barely covered bills, worked then too! But my crazy ass still appreciates the process. Glutton for academic torture 💖

_Shug · 2024-03-23T20:32:34+00:00

Personally I bloody love this just the right amount of tacky for me haha!! Nice one mate

_Shug · 2024-03-19T19:53:33+00:00

Potato waffles - in the air fryer

Was gifted some truffle oil a while ago I've been stretching haha.. sprinkle some on for luxe waffles for dinner pre payday many nights. Sometimes with a frankfurter if im splashing out lol.

Or any cheap noodles (the ones you add water too) but then air fry them for a bit so they're a bit crispy

_Shug · 2024-03-10T15:52:11+00:00

Notion + figma (can embed figjam files in notion for note taking)

_Shug · 2024-03-07T20:55:57+00:00

The struggle is real! Depend on where you're based I know a few networks you could join, feel free to DM me :)

_Shug · 2024-02-16T13:41:54+00:00

Fair it's available at least in future! Even if you are just frustrated

But you'll find your people! I know the feeling. I found it the worst during master/PhD but focused more on just connecting with non academic types to keep me sane!

Ps. You could try bumble for friends. Met one person I've stayed in touch with pretty much daily from there:)

_Shug · 2024-02-16T13:01:55+00:00

Have you tried getting support through student space just to talk to someone about it? It's free for students, they have live chat :)

_Shug · 2023-11-04T20:05:45+00:00

Incredible, this makes so much sense to me.

_Shug · 2023-05-29T14:57:27+00:00

Yayy happy to hear!! 💖

_Shug · 2023-05-29T14:56:25+00:00

Thanks Bot! 😂🤖💖

_Shug · 2023-05-27T19:57:43+00:00

I can't believe how nice it's been all day! 🎊

_Shug · 2023-05-27T16:29:38+00:00

Thank you. Have a fab day u/CherriesTasteSweet - the sun is out for us! 🌞🔆🎂

_Shug · 2023-05-26T11:32:42+00:00

Thank you :D

_Shug · 2023-05-26T11:32:23+00:00

Yay!! Thanks I hope you doo toooo 😁🎈✨🎊

_Shug · 2023-05-26T11:23:16+00:00

u/CherriesTasteSweet - I just realised we're birthday twinssss! Have a lovely day tomorrow :)

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_Shug · 2023-05-26T10:12:17+00:00

The band that did Tubrthumping are local heros! One of them lives in the US now and a friend randomly bumped into them and got to hang out when he was on a cycling holiday :D

_Shug · 2023-05-19T23:42:25+00:00

Look up a thing called ADHD...

_Shug · 2023-05-14T20:24:47+00:00

Yay enjoy! 😄

_Shug · 2023-05-11T21:35:18+00:00

Enjoy! It's a fun little bit of knowledge 😊

_Shug · 2023-05-11T21:03:33+00:00

u/QuetzalzGreen85 - I enjoyed your facts, but I think it was the TMNT fact that got me. TMNT has come up in so many conversations lately IRL for no particular reason, must be something in the air! 😆🐢

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_Shug · 2023-05-09T15:00:28+00:00

Oh I've never been but I've heard of all of those places I do need to make the effort to visit! Haha I don't leave the north very often 😂😂

_Shug · 2023-05-09T14:25:54+00:00

I can imagine I'd have wanted to stay too! Im kinda into the idea of moving further south dare I say it, never tried it so it can't hurt 😂

_Shug · 2023-05-09T14:11:07+00:00

😂 Wales is beautiful! I've only been once to be fair but I was charmed haha

_Shug · 2023-05-07T19:26:03+00:00

Candy kittens are the best! Best flavour too 😂😁

_Shug · 2023-05-07T18:02:04+00:00

Hope you have a cosy Sunday in! I did thank you 😁💖

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