omerow
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omerow got a reaction from IndianGirl2019 in Stipend negotiation?
I beg to differ. I agree that treading carefully, being polite, and understanding that the person you are talking to may not be in a position to make such decision is important. But let's be real. This is a market place. And while it sucks, money is important--for EVERYONE. The faculty member you talk to is not paid by candies and nuts. Chances are that he also negotiated his current position. That doesn't mean they will be ready to negotiate and improve their offers, but even if they can't do anything, they'll understand, and won't look down on you for trying to get a better offer. Everyone wants better salaries, better conditions. There's no shame in it. PhD students are human beings too.
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omerow got a reaction from nietzsche's moustache in Stipend negotiation?
I beg to differ. I agree that treading carefully, being polite, and understanding that the person you are talking to may not be in a position to make such decision is important. But let's be real. This is a market place. And while it sucks, money is important--for EVERYONE. The faculty member you talk to is not paid by candies and nuts. Chances are that he also negotiated his current position. That doesn't mean they will be ready to negotiate and improve their offers, but even if they can't do anything, they'll understand, and won't look down on you for trying to get a better offer. Everyone wants better salaries, better conditions. There's no shame in it. PhD students are human beings too.
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omerow got a reaction from Robes in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
Same here. But their understanding of "top" is I think a little different then ours. For them, it's everyone on the waitlist.
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omerow got a reaction from Ella Simmons in PITT: If you are admitted and not planning to attend, please decline it soon. Thanks!!
Would really appreciate it!!
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omerow got a reaction from MAC2809 in PITT: If you are admitted and not planning to attend, please decline it soon. Thanks!!
Would really appreciate it!!
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omerow got a reaction from Brandon263 in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
I recieved an e-mail this morning telling me that two of my letters were missing even though my referees said they submitted them (that's also what it said on the applyyourself page). But I had to send them again, which tells me that they are just starting to review the apps. But have no idea how long this would take. maybe a week or shorter?
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omerow got a reaction from testingtesting in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
Stop trolling and piss off
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omerow got a reaction from throwaway123456789 in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
Stop trolling and piss off
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omerow got a reaction from Bubandis in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
Will anyone claim the Pittsburgh acceptance?
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omerow got a reaction from charlieb in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
Can Penn State admits tell us more about how they heard about the decisions?
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omerow got a reaction from Bubandis in Welcome to the 2014-15 Cycle
Congrats. I got accecpted from Arizona, as well. Got an e-mail from DGS this morning. I was wondering, am I supposed to e-mail back and say thank you or something? Or do I not respond at all until I make my final decision about whether to accept the offer or not?