I've been thinking about doing something crazy lately but will probably convince myself that it's a bad idea sooner than later.
I have an MA. I'm essentially third in charge at my company, doing work directly related to my field and sometimes specific to my concentration. Yet, I personally feel unfulfilled in putting off a PhD and would like to feel more connected to academic circles and challenging academic work. Considering that my placement and hopefully indispensable nature at this company would allow the flexibility of attending courses, conducting research, and writing papers is it realistic for me to juggle the prospect of entering a PhD program and keeping this job?
Will I burn out really fast and regret my decision? I'd be doing this PhD for me more than anything; I don't even think it's necessary to help me move up in my career. I would need to keep the job to afford the PhD, as funding is nowhere near enough to sustain myself. Maybe it's just that I should be publishing but lack the motivation, needing the push from a structured program.
Bring me back to reality or send anecdotes about your own experience working a full-time (but flexible) job and starting a PhD program.
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I've been thinking about doing something crazy lately but will probably convince myself that it's a bad idea sooner than later.
I have an MA. I'm essentially third in charge at my company, doing work directly related to my field and sometimes specific to my concentration. Yet, I personally feel unfulfilled in putting off a PhD and would like to feel more connected to academic circles and challenging academic work. Considering that my placement and hopefully indispensable nature at this company would allow the flexibility of attending courses, conducting research, and writing papers is it realistic for me to juggle the prospect of entering a PhD program and keeping this job?
Will I burn out really fast and regret my decision? I'd be doing this PhD for me more than anything; I don't even think it's necessary to help me move up in my career. I would need to keep the job to afford the PhD, as funding is nowhere near enough to sustain myself. Maybe it's just that I should be publishing but lack the motivation, needing the push from a structured program.
Bring me back to reality or send anecdotes about your own experience working a full-time (but flexible) job and starting a PhD program.
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