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5th year of PhD, depressed with no results want to quit [closed]
I am a 5th year PhD student in Biotechnology from a mediocre University. Although my university doesn't have even basic resources I tried my best to do my work by managing things from here and there. ...
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I am one of PhD students under Marie Curie-ITN Action. Can I resign my contract because of my health problem? [closed]
I am one of PhD students under Marie Curie-ITN Action. I have been studying on my project for three months.
I have health problems because of high levels of stress. I have psychosomatic symptoms. I ...
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Feeling hopeless immediately after starting my MSc
I recently started my Master's in Physics. My Bachelor's was not in Physics, but all of my research was. I worked with a very supportive supervisor who wanted me to do my Master's thesis with him. He ...
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Leaving postdoc after 6 months (or less)?
I just started a postdoc position at a prestigious institute in the US. I am one month in and the contract is for 1 year with a possibility of renewal (the project I work on received a 3-year grant). ...
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I want to quit my PhD in year 4 because I'm depressed and unhealthy. How to do it nicely? [closed]
I'm an international student doing a PhD in California (UCR) for the past 4 years. This period of time has been nothing but nightmares. At least I got my masters last year, but immediately after I ...
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What will happen if I quit my MS? Will I be able to get a job?
I am currently in my third year, 5 semesters over, of my MS programme at a top Indian institute. MS is a research based Master's programme in engineering.
Being a research based curriculum, there is ...
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Prolonging PhD to make up for low-productivity caused by poor mental health [closed]
There are several posts on this site about potentially leaving a PhD program due to mental health issues (e.g. 1, 2, 3), and these issues can impede productivity. Seeking help from a mental health ...
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Should I quit my PhD after 4 months?
I've been thinking a lot before asking this question, but now I feel it's time to seek some advice. I started my PhD a couple of months ago and now it is almost 4 months since I put my hands on this ...
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Is it too soon to leave TT position? [closed]
I am an Asst Prof. I started during COVID so I know things aren't normal. I love my colleagues but I have been having problems with my chair. This week after a reasonable request regarding my career,...
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How do I cut ties with a bad supervisor?
I'm a biology PhD student (25, female). I've recently handed in my thesis after a long struggle but I've not defended yet. In short I've had a really bad experience with my supervisor and my PhD and ...
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Should a very competitive person pursue a career in academia after getting a PhD?
I am getting my phd degree (in a STEM field) at a Top 20 department in a year or two, and I truly love my field, but I’m not sure if I should try for jobs at academia.
The thing is, I feel that I am ...
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Quit PhD due to illness/no support and make a step back and apply to Masters/PhD again
Years ago I was diagnosed with leukemia and fortunately I won at that time the battle. Beginning of last year I started a PhD and after 1 year, my old illness was again knocking the doors and I had to ...
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My PhD situation is giving me anxiety attacks. Is quitting (and losing 2 years) my only option? [closed]
I am currently in my second year of my PhD and I am having a horrible time. I feel like I am not cut out for academia and I frequently have anxiety attacks. I would like to do something else, and if ...
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I am so tired and un-focused in my postdoc. Is quitting my position a good choice?
About 6 months ago I finished my PhD and started a new postdoc at a prestigious lab at a prestigious university. I was very burned out as I completed my PhD, but I hoped starting fresh I'd find ...
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