XanthusARES Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 After 8 years of graduate school, I made it to the other side. Because of anonymity I'm not going to share the school with everyone, but I'm beyond excited about it. It's in a dream location for my family and an ideal environment for my research and teaching. This forum definitely got me through the whole process of applying and even through the first few years of my program. I know I haven't posted much recently, but I still check up on the site every day. Good luck to those of you applying and to those of you in programs, keep your heads down and work hard. Further, and I can't stress this enough, a PhD is not for everyone. Leaving academia is not a failure. I know of a ton of people who left and are happier because of it. I also know of a ton of people who didn't leave and really wish they did. Industry is not a failure regardless of what you think and perhaps what your faculty will tell you. It's your life, you only get one, don't do something that makes you miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxPhD Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Congrats! Welcome to the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanthusARES Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Congrats! Welcome to the other side. It feels great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilianPhD Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Amazing news, congratulations! You were so helpful when I was still trying to find my way through applications. So, whoever hired you, did a great job at getting a great person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCB Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Wonderful news! I will be on the market next year. I'm super anxious and excited at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaSvoboden Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Congrats! It's a long journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granps Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Wonderful news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoC Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Congrats! I am sure you will be an asset to your new institution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinMiao Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Big Congrats. Hopefully this means our forum covers the lifespan of a doctoral education in business -- from a PhD applicant to a Job Market Candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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