psychgurl
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I am not a tech person, nor do i care about trendy or cool gadgets or the "cool" factor (for example, I'm happy with my pre-paid 10 dollar cell phone using technology from 1999). I bought my first macbook a year ago and I have to say...I will probably never buy a PC ever again. I absolutely love my mac.
Here are a few reasons:
1. This computer will probably last me 3x longer than any PC would have
2. It's incredibly intuitive and easy to use for non-tech savvy people
3. It's made my life easier.
I won't go into details but compared to all the PC's I have gone through in the past, the macbook is a more reliable and better option.
I was in the peace corps and my PC's (netbook and laptop) were exposed to an exaggerated amount of elements we see from normal day-to-day usage (tons of viruses, environmental elements-heat, humidity, dust, etc) and both computers died during my two year service. This was the norm for most of us with PC's out there...yet I didn't know any volunteer who had problems with their Mac. I think Mac's are just better built computers, inside and out. Does that justify the huge price tag? That's up to the individual consumer to decide. For me, it was worth paying the extra money to avoid the headache i inevitably get when using technology that I either can't figure out, or dies on me.
Very true. I am still using the same MacBook 3.5 years after my purchase. No problem yet. This would def not be the case with a PC!
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If you don't need "cool" or "trendy" features, a PC would be much cheaper than a Mac. I have a Mac, and I love it. If you really don't care about the extra features, though, then I can't see how a Mac purchase would be justified.
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I don't think I'd accumulate debt either way. I think it really comes down to comfort, savings, being able to spend for trips, etc. Since I won't be taking any debt, what do you think then?
I would consider fit with POI if both the programs in general seem like good fits. Is there one POI that you get along better with? Or one that has a better track record with including grad students on publications, helping students get placed in tenure-track positions, etc? Also, location! Where will you be happier at?! Exciting position for you to be in, with 2 great choices!
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Just curious what the decision was...but I think it's fairly normal for them to make all the decisions in a day, especially if there aren't a ton of applicants who were interviewed. Did you get in?!?!
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In every conversation I've had with POIs, the conversation always gets around to lifestyle issues at the school/city in question... you know, how's the commute/transit situation, that kind of thing. This is when I'd bring it up, not necessarily in the "why do you want to be in our program" part of the interview
This seems like the logical moment to bring it up. If you think you are going to be obsessing over this detail after you divulge, though, I would just not share this info. I tend to over-analyze everything, so I would probably be paranoid about if I should have brought it up or not. In reality, I doubt it would have much sway on their decisions (good or bad), though...
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For my PhD offer, it said to respond in writing to the grad admissions coordinator. I wrote the grad admissions coordinator an email stating my intention to accept the offer. I also forwarded this to my POI with a more personalized message. The grad admissions coordinator said I don't have anything to sign at this point, and my orientation & cohort information will be sent to me early summer.
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I have a 13" MacBook Pro. For the most part, I like it! The size is great. I carry it in a soft case that fits in my backpack.
Ditto. It's been fine for my purposes (word processing, web browsing). I have a Timbuktu bag with a laptop compartment...so it's easy to carry around.
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Maybe I'm just confused.. but omitting information is not the same as lying. Unless they specifically asked for this information and you failed to give it, there isn't a problem, right?
As an example, a personal problem left a blank spot on my CV for a good chunk of time. I never offered any explanation for this time in my applications, but if someone asked during interviews about it (some did, some didn't), I gave an honest answer. It depends very much on your own personal circumstances, but how did you handle the probably very long empty spot on your CV? Did you misrepresent what you were doing during that time, or did you simply not give an explanation unless asked?
Dropping out of 2 PhD programs is NOT the same thing as a lapse in employment. Each of the 10 applications I filled out required me to list EVERY institution I attended (including transcripts from each). You also are required to digitally sign at the end of every application, stating that all of the information provided is COMPLETE and ACCURATE. I would personally decline the offer...someone else could have the spot that you will probably lose once your program finds out your past academic record.
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My best advice - avoid it!
Honestly, if you're going to go into academia, you'll have to move wherever you can get a job. That is the reality, especially if you want tenure track at some point. Your partner is going to have to move with you and possibly sacrifice their career in order to do this unless they work in a field that is easily transferrable.
My husband's a prof. My career isn't really great where we live which is why I am going back to grad school
Just curious, but you say that one person or the other usually has to sacrifice their career because you have to move where you get a job...what are you planning on doing with your husband? How do 2 academics make it work?
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I'm in the same boat, except it's my SO that's going to grad school and not me! I'd like to throw out a question since I've already read one instance of someone being fired because of the circumstances: Even though I'm a part time employee, I am "one half of the department" at my company. Obviously I have to give two weeks' notice minimum, but I was thinking about giving three so I'm not completely pulling the rug out from underneath my bosses. BUT -- is it technically possible to be fired on the spot so they don't have to keep paying me while they hire a replacement?
I would've worked there for approximately 11 months, and there would've been a decent chance that part time turned into full time. However, this is not at all my field! I was never planning to work at this company for the long haul, so that makes me feel better in a way.
As bwatkins said, decide carefully depending on what kind of person your boss is. Have other people left for grad school at your company? If so, how did they handle the news then? Some bosses are extremely flexible (e.g., my boss said if I wanted to take the summer off to "explore Europe" that's fine [ahem, with what money?!?!]...but it's also fine to stay up until classes start). Others...maybe not so much. I feel like 3 weeks is sufficient notice, depending on the nature of your work. Maybe you could do some behind-the-scenes prep to get your work in order so that it could easily be given to someone else?
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Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger ... oh, how I love mindless reading when I have time!
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Well, I essentially just got fired. So, there's that! No job, and lots of loans in my future.
(Fired because I had applied to grad school. Note that it's not because I was accepted, but simply because I had applied. He made that very clear.)
Can you go to HR? That sounds ridiculous. Congrats on your acceptance, though! I hope that one day you can rub that in your boss' face!
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