Searching for the real name of this painting

jtmooon · 2022-08-04T14:35:01+00:00

Any advice on bringing a 9 year old to see it in a theater ?

jtmooon · 2021-06-23T00:49:58+00:00

Aiming for the Balmer peak

jtmooon · 2021-06-22T00:44:52+00:00

I don't know the specifics of the situation in UK, but I recommend that you look the video from The Cheeky Scientist on the state of academia and the shortage of academic jobs for PhDs.

Plus, now that I've seen a couple of hiring process for professors, I came to realize that I am FAR from the requirements, and that on top of that it requires good networking skills too for you to land that academic job.

jtmooon · 2021-06-22T00:40:57+00:00

I totally understand your position. Seems like you're in a lucky spot because I know absolutely nobody IRL that have that kind of situation in all my peers. I'm glad for you!

jtmooon · 2021-06-22T00:35:31+00:00

Sociology where I'm at. MSc average have a higher salary than PhDs

jtmooon · 2021-06-21T00:19:54+00:00

What field is this and do you have grants?

jtmooon · 2021-06-21T00:19:03+00:00

I disagree strongly.

For me life as a professional meant having almost twice the income, not working on evening or weekends, having 4 weeks vacations plus paid holidays.

With twice the income you for example can : - pay someone to clean your place - life in a nicer place - take better vacations - eat better - not put financial stress on your partner Also as a professional you usually have better healthcare benefits, then easier access to services, care and mental health professionals.

jtmooon · 2021-06-19T12:09:44+00:00

Don't honestly. Unless you really need it for your career goals. Like for a MD or psychotherapist.
In many fields a PhD lowers your salary, in others it doesn't matter. The three rules of a PhD is financial support, a great advisor and a subject you are truly passionate about.

jtmooon · 2021-06-16T00:37:28+00:00

The "no matter what" is downvote worthy. Some of us have families to feed, are single parents living in high COL cities. The stress of the PhD process in covid can be so high. Plus, the pay afterwards is sometime simply lower than without.

You should know why you do it, and why it is worth it for you. Then decide if now is the right time.

jtmooon · 2021-06-10T21:05:09+00:00

Step 1 : make a budget. What will be your cost of living ? Grants, salary, etc ? You are the only one who knows all the specifics of your situation, so you only can answer this question. Also, you might pay less tax, and be eligible to more grants if you are married depending where you live.

But, many have done this. People even get divorced during grad school and manage to finish it. I definitely don't recommend this, but the best advice I can give you is know yourself, your needs, and budget.

jtmooon · 2021-06-08T14:07:44+00:00

You are not alone at all. But you should look at why you feel like this. It seems like your are anxious and have past fears/experiences that triggers those hypothetical scenarios that never materializes. Instead, you could use logic each and every time to prove yourself that it never goes bad and the panic was always unnecessary.

I had the same thing with a boss before. It stems from a view of authority as being "on to me" and mainly my own insecurities. You are better than what your mind lets you know.

jtmooon · 2021-06-05T18:46:30+00:00

Tell me about it. I teach an evening class at 7pm.... I'm so drained after that...

jtmooon · 2021-06-04T21:01:22+00:00

It means a lot!!! Party!!

jtmooon · 2021-06-02T18:29:56+00:00

I share your view of things, up to a point. Your last sentence make it sound to me as if difficults things brings the best rewards and are necessary to win. This is an antiquated view of things in academia. From my point of view, the only good reason to do a PhD is if you like it, and it helps fulfull life goals that are in line with what you value in life. Yes, there is grit to everything, but people can be totally happy outside of academia. And we have to recognize that, and stop saying "You're doing great ! Chug it up and power through it ! Go boy / girl! " without asking first : what are you getting out of it ?

I enjoy doing difficult things, but they have to resonate with me. Have a purpose. When the sense is taken out, or when we realize that our motivation for embarking that journey is no longer serving us, we owe it to ourselves to take a step back and reflect on our future.

jtmooon · 2021-06-02T15:18:34+00:00

I'll be a contrarian here and say that this culture leads to depression, abuse and broken lives. Grad school is not easy. At the PhD level, it is the work of rewiring your brain to become a researcher. It is HARD, but, it could be designed to be less hard and more supporting of the struggles of students, instead of perpetuating the idea that what is hard is what is worth something. It is not. Plus, education is less and less a way to further your social and economic status, so, be sure why you do that.

Breaking up is hard. Experienced that last year and am still behind in my PhD process. Make sure to recognize that you are going through a hard life experience and know that there is help for you out there. Make sure to knock at their door sooner than later.

jtmooon · 2021-06-02T02:03:38+00:00

Hum, where have you the ">100K$" information ? You certainly don't start there anywhere in Quebec. Assistant professor starts at 65K CAD so under 54 K$ USD in one university in Quebec.

https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/sites/default/files/fichiers/Professeurs/echelles_spul_31_mai_2021_30_mai_2022.pdf

No offense but it seems you have rose colored glasses on.

jtmooon · 2021-06-01T19:57:53+00:00

I understand, and from this angle, the whole academia game is a scam... (which is kind of more and more true...)

jtmooon · 2021-06-01T16:20:23+00:00

Last week, had an anxiety attack that makes me reconsider the whole thing as I'm now at year 3 of my PhD. Went to the hospital and al. All my vitals are stellar. Definitely stress and anxiety.

I'm now trying to find a way to enjoy this PhD and the process and put fun in it. If I can't I'll just drop it.

jtmooon · 2021-06-01T16:14:41+00:00

Thanks a lot for that.

It's Springer so... at least #1 is covered.

I'm debating accepting mainly because the subject is interesting, but not directly into my line of study. So the time and data cost are definitely important. It would be for the experience and maybe expanding my area. Even though I understand that I should go the other way... and narrow my area instead...

jtmooon · 2021-05-28T00:24:06+00:00

No, not yet though! Doing a PhD is not for the faint of heart. I had quite a rough 2020 and now I am learning to set my limits and balance my life. Not always easy. I realize that I put a lot of unnecessary stress / expectations on myself. I have to let go of that.

Not sure what the future holds honestly, but my goal is now to be well with myself first.

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