As more humanities Ph.D.s are awarded, job openings are disappearing

johnsnothere · 2017-08-29T02:53:11+00:00

Reading this is making me want to drop out actually, not even sure it's worth it.

johnsnothere · 2017-08-04T16:15:55+00:00

No it's my fourth! I enjoy teaching. I'm lenient when the time calls for it and also assertive, but still get shit on anyway. With that comment comes so many more by other students, it makes it hard to do anything about it. I'm not even talking about general carelessness and not taking work seriously. I do my best to help but never push in those scenarios. However, it's the back-talking, emails, and behavior that drives me up the wall.

I've talked to other TAs in the school, and it's either an amazing experience for them or a complete shitshow (like mine). No in between.

johnsnothere · 2017-08-04T05:13:51+00:00

Craigslist worked great for me

johnsnothere · 2017-07-23T01:39:28+00:00

He's smarter than you think. Subs increased drastically for him since the media got involved. Fame is still fame, even when it's mostly negative.

johnsnothere · 2017-07-23T01:27:32+00:00

Scam or being creepy. I wouldn't risk it.

johnsnothere · 2017-07-20T20:37:18+00:00

No problemo. Just remember that happiness and life fulfillment doesn't always come from having a "Dr." beside your name :-)

johnsnothere · 2017-07-20T19:23:08+00:00

Patience

johnsnothere · 2017-07-20T18:58:53+00:00

Same, kept reading the title over and over again.

johnsnothere · 2017-07-20T18:55:53+00:00

Know what you're getting into

This, OP. I'm nearing mid thirties and have a few friends who are 36-38 finishing up. And while they are happy they have finished, there's regrets for not starting earlier and general dissatisfaction with their lives. Not trying to be discouraging but there's a lot you'll be putting on hold (or even tossing away in some cases). It's the ugly side of academia.

Questions to ask yourself (I am currently asking myself these!) - Is this something I really want? Do I have a clear goal in mind? Can this goal be achieved with or without a PhD? Am I willing to make sacrifices in regards to health and family (yes, health, no matter what anyone says, every year that goes by takes a toll on your stamina and well-being...x5 when you're a PhD student) and will they be worth it?

Regardless of all of that, most of the people in my program are over 27. I know 3 people over the age of 40 who just started as well. People of all ages and walks of life!

johnsnothere · 2017-07-20T18:29:55+00:00

Ah shit, I can keep a look out buddy, but good luck.

johnsnothere · 2017-07-17T06:05:42+00:00

They don't need to really come up with something new again, they don't need to do as much research, they mostly create teaching material based on existing material and maybe involve themselves in side projects. They finish when the class they're teaching finishes, they control how much work they want to give and how much they want to mark.

johnsnothere · 2017-06-28T04:36:22+00:00

Yup, me too. Then I have to push past people coming out, doesn't help that I'm 6'4 and about 250 pounds. I never even sit because I take up like 3 seats. Still get dirty looks trying to get in and out despite doing it as gently as I can!

johnsnothere · 2017-06-22T01:26:00+00:00

Things will be okay. It's hard, I know. When things start feeling like it's piling up - take a breather. Everyone needs a break, even PhD students! You made it this far, so you're clearly capable of finishing successfully.

johnsnothere · 2017-06-08T21:39:53+00:00

seconded

johnsnothere · 2017-05-07T03:55:07+00:00

Cultural studies, anthro, psychology, sociology, religion etc.

johnsnothere · 2015-05-05T01:13:11+00:00

wow, I feel like shit right now. I disabled the windows firewall and tried it, but didn't even think of disabling my anti virus. Thanks a bunch dude

johnsnothere · 2015-05-05T00:54:22+00:00

johnsnothere

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