My 2 year old enjoyed this video as much as me! I'm getting ready for ice cream because I plan to submit my application this month! I really enjoy your videos. I'm 100% coffee stage at work. 😂
I have definately had a PTSD after my PhD. Was strugglin to look into any research for a good 4-5 months or so. After that came the regret that I have spent recent several years without life, totally focused on work in the lab
I have just submitted my dissertation to my committee and am waiting for the oral defense. So I'm finishing up the hummus while the kettle is on! I can't wait for the relief stage!
"Exotic sweets" from Germany made me laugh a lot (I'm German). Lübeck is a very nice German town, and Niederegger is the brand that makes the most famous marzipan in Germany. It's delicious :D
I’m 6 mos in and just starting a systematic literature review, so I think the fun stage is just ending and the boring stage is beginning. I think the stress of the imposter syndrome will set in once I start crunching the data. I’m actually impressed I even got this far - having watched your videos all through my undergrad you seriously made me question if doing a PhD was worth it. My honours thesis was pretty stressful with insufficient supervision, so I’m hoping it just doesn’t get any worse than that. And last of all…I’m impressed at your commitment to this video with the chillies Andy! 🌶
I'm sorry I cannot offer tangible advice without knowing your circumstances but I hope that you can get through your worry - everyone goes though it at some point during their PhD and little actions everyday build a lot of progress over the long run.
Stage 9: looking for a job. It is like being lost in a wilderness for a week without any food. When you are out, the bland porridge tastes like the best thing in the world: you get an offer from a mediocre University and accept it.
I defended my PhD in December last year and passed with minor corrections. Now I am on the corrections stage. Any tips on looking for post docs in management as most of them are in Sciences? I did my PhD in Management from University of London in Organisation Behaviour and International HRM. Is it beneficial to do postdoc after this?
Im at the agonising pain stage, I am 3 years in (part time) and being told to rewrite my research questions after a very bad r2. Even though they have been fine for 2 years and the r1 process. Want to give up but don't if you get me. Any advice welcome
As per the stages listed, I guess I'd be at Stage -2: Getting the news that my friend visiting a place which is famous for the exotic chocolates, as in, I have always dreamt of doing a PhD and pursuing my field of interest, but here I am, finished my undergrad, not sure how to proceed (as in, being unable to pick where to apply) for the masters and later PhD. I guess, the further stages could be as follows: Stage -1: Subtly dropping hints to my friend to gift me the exotic chocolates, as in, wanting to do a PhD, but not sure if I'd be able to get in. Stage 0: The Anticipation and Excitement of getting exotic chocolates along with the anxiousness of whether the chocolates would be as good as you expected, as in, the duration between getting admitted and getting started, where you can't wait to start, maybe even over-excited, daydreaming the whole time of "making a mark" in the field right from day one. And the only time you're not daydreaming about being the next Einstein or the next Terrence Tao, is when you're anxious of whether you made the right choice, or whether of you're even good enough. And by the way, Dr. Andy, I also have a question about the video, all these stages you mentioned in the video, what exactly was point? As in, was it to warn us of these that we should plan well in order to avoid these, or is it that no matter how hard one tries these stages are rather inevitable and instead of avoiding them, one must embrace these as these stages are important in every researchers PhD journey for one's "character development" (if I may call it that) as an independent researcher. Which one is it?
I think these are the main stages that most PhD students will go through at some point. The video is less about avoiding them and more about knowing that you are now alone in these stages!
@@DrAndyStapleton 😄Thanks a lot for the reply Dr. Andy. The thing is, I once picked up a science book during a Scholastic Book Fair in my 2nd grade, and I just fell in love with Astronomy. Apart from a few times I deviated, I was pretty much sure I wanted to make a career in it. And throughout all this time, looking at all the legendary teachers I kind want to try my hand at teaching, as my friends have always remarked, that even though a bit long (as I want to leave no gap in my explanation so try build-up from the bottom, and so by the time I get to answering the exact topic my friends asked, most of them, who were anyways just concerned with it for the sake of the examination, aren't even listening). So I'm kind of excited for the whole package of responsibilities a college professor has to do, and not just the research part. But on the other hand there is also this self-doubt, that did I make the right choice, have I closed my options by deciding and clinging to just this one field, and most of all, am I even good enough for this, which leads me to thinking why didn't I explore more options. It's not that I've grown to hate Astronomy which I so dearly loved earlier, it's still my dream career, but it's just that now there's this self-doubt of all astronomers, the ones I have grown up watching, like Phil Plait, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, Michelle Thaller, Sean Greene, they're all so smart, and I can't even pick which college to go for for the masters. And so again, it all comes down to the same thing, as is with every field, we are lured in by watching the top/best examples from the field, but we never get to know the more humane side of them, how they faced and rose from the problems, did they ever get self-doubt as well, did they face failures as well. And I guess this is another reason that STEM research is seen as more of an Ivory Tower than being approachable as a way of life. Talking about the success as well as the struggles is the main reason I subscribed to your channel.
My 2 year old enjoyed this video as much as me! I'm getting ready for ice cream because I plan to submit my application this month! I really enjoy your videos. I'm 100% coffee stage at work. 😂
You doesn't give a sh** that is why you have unique videos; fun, narrative and easy to digest.
He deserves million subscribers.
I try my best to make it fun! Thanks for your support!
😂I am right at the burnout stage, thank you for summarizing these interesting experiences.
I have definately had a PTSD after my PhD. Was strugglin to look into any research for a good 4-5 months or so. After that came the regret that I have spent recent several years without life, totally focused on work in the lab
I feel like the start is like an all-you-can-eat buffet and you don't know where to start
Fantastic video, almost like a stand-up! Such unique content! Thanks a lot for doing these videos.
I have just submitted my dissertation to my committee and am waiting for the oral defense. So I'm finishing up the hummus while the kettle is on! I can't wait for the relief stage!
This was too accurate. I'm currently at the hummus stage
Amazingly descriptive. I have always loved your commentary.
"Exotic sweets" from Germany made me laugh a lot (I'm German). Lübeck is a very nice German town, and Niederegger is the brand that makes the most famous marzipan in Germany. It's delicious :D
I’m 6 mos in and just starting a systematic literature review, so I think the fun stage is just ending and the boring stage is beginning. I think the stress of the imposter syndrome will set in once I start crunching the data. I’m actually impressed I even got this far - having watched your videos all through my undergrad you seriously made me question if doing a PhD was worth it. My honours thesis was pretty stressful with insufficient supervision, so I’m hoping it just doesn’t get any worse than that. And last of all…I’m impressed at your commitment to this video with the chillies Andy! 🌶
I love all you do Andrew; you are such an amazing person.
Haha such a nice video 😂 im definably at the start of the oats and porridge stage 😅
This was perfect!
I broke my foot in the burnout stage so I am glad to have made it to the coffee stage... just off to get another cup
I am going to start next month.
Oh, kind humans, please shower me with your knowledge.
I am in "where the worry sets in" stage
I'm sorry I cannot offer tangible advice without knowing your circumstances but I hope that you can get through your worry - everyone goes though it at some point during their PhD and little actions everyday build a lot of progress over the long run.
The ornament on sweets box very much resembling belorussian national ornament (such stars are to be found in many slavic ornaments)
Stage 9: looking for a job. It is like being lost in a wilderness for a week without any food. When you are out, the bland porridge tastes like the best thing in the world: you get an offer from a mediocre University and accept it.
Coffee just push through stage, end of life hummus is approaching fast!!
I thought my PhD would never end, I will not be doing that again
You can say that again!
I'm in high school so not sure which which stage that makes me in... 🤣
I defended my PhD in December last year and passed with minor corrections. Now I am on the corrections stage. Any tips on looking for post docs in management as most of them are in Sciences? I did my PhD in Management from University of London in Organisation Behaviour and International HRM. Is it beneficial to do postdoc after this?
Im at the agonising pain stage, I am 3 years in (part time) and being told to rewrite my research questions after a very bad r2. Even though they have been fine for 2 years and the r1 process. Want to give up but don't if you get me. Any advice welcome
Proud stage 3 PhD here
true story :D
Why I find myself already into the ginger bear stage just applying for a PhD😢
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Is it normal to have nothing to do ? Then it is really boring
Do stages vs cosmetic surgery.
Haha - that would be fun
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hahahahaha you deserved liked because has eaten pepper
I am from Ethiopia; I would appreciate your advice and guidance on leadership challenges in the ages to come. Which university?
As per the stages listed, I guess I'd be at Stage -2: Getting the news that my friend visiting a place which is famous for the exotic chocolates, as in, I have always dreamt of doing a PhD and pursuing my field of interest, but here I am, finished my undergrad, not sure how to proceed (as in, being unable to pick where to apply) for the masters and later PhD.
I guess, the further stages could be as follows:
Stage -1: Subtly dropping hints to my friend to gift me the exotic chocolates, as in, wanting to do a PhD, but not sure if I'd be able to get in.
Stage 0: The Anticipation and Excitement of getting exotic chocolates along with the anxiousness of whether the chocolates would be as good as you expected, as in, the duration between getting admitted and getting started, where you can't wait to start, maybe even over-excited, daydreaming the whole time of "making a mark" in the field right from day one. And the only time you're not daydreaming about being the next Einstein or the next Terrence Tao, is when you're anxious of whether you made the right choice, or whether of you're even good enough.
And by the way, Dr. Andy, I also have a question about the video, all these stages you mentioned in the video, what exactly was point? As in, was it to warn us of these that we should plan well in order to avoid these, or is it that no matter how hard one tries these stages are rather inevitable and instead of avoiding them, one must embrace these as these stages are important in every researchers PhD journey for one's "character development" (if I may call it that) as an independent researcher. Which one is it?
I think these are the main stages that most PhD students will go through at some point. The video is less about avoiding them and more about knowing that you are now alone in these stages!
@@DrAndyStapleton 😄Thanks a lot for the reply Dr. Andy. The thing is, I once picked up a science book during a Scholastic Book Fair in my 2nd grade, and I just fell in love with Astronomy. Apart from a few times I deviated, I was pretty much sure I wanted to make a career in it. And throughout all this time, looking at all the legendary teachers I kind want to try my hand at teaching, as my friends have always remarked, that even though a bit long (as I want to leave no gap in my explanation so try build-up from the bottom, and so by the time I get to answering the exact topic my friends asked, most of them, who were anyways just concerned with it for the sake of the examination, aren't even listening). So I'm kind of excited for the whole package of responsibilities a college professor has to do, and not just the research part.
But on the other hand there is also this self-doubt, that did I make the right choice, have I closed my options by deciding and clinging to just this one field, and most of all, am I even good enough for this, which leads me to thinking why didn't I explore more options. It's not that I've grown to hate Astronomy which I so dearly loved earlier, it's still my dream career, but it's just that now there's this self-doubt of all astronomers, the ones I have grown up watching, like Phil Plait, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan, Michelle Thaller, Sean Greene, they're all so smart, and I can't even pick which college to go for for the masters. And so again, it all comes down to the same thing, as is with every field, we are lured in by watching the top/best examples from the field, but we never get to know the more humane side of them, how they faced and rose from the problems, did they ever get self-doubt as well, did they face failures as well. And I guess this is another reason that STEM research is seen as more of an Ivory Tower than being approachable as a way of life. Talking about the success as well as the struggles is the main reason I subscribed to your channel.
@DrAndySyapleton,
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