The academic job market stinks. That doesn't mean you shouldn't get a Ph.D., but it does mean you will want to keep your options open and take care of yourself--no one will do it for you
How I love this piece! It merits much attention. Replace "Academic" with "Literary" in the following sentence, and it is just as true: "Academic success is not about racking up points in a head-to-head competition. It’s about other people making choices that you have no control over. Imagine doing your best work, and then letting it go.
Sage advice! Lots of wisdom here for you to follow, since graduate school could be one of the best times of your life. Thanks for sharing these pointers, Claire!
The Ten Commandments of Graduate School
How I love this piece! It merits much attention. Replace "Academic" with "Literary" in the following sentence, and it is just as true: "Academic success is not about racking up points in a head-to-head competition. It’s about other people making choices that you have no control over. Imagine doing your best work, and then letting it go.
Sage advice! Lots of wisdom here for you to follow, since graduate school could be one of the best times of your life. Thanks for sharing these pointers, Claire!