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x86hacker1010
on July 14, 2023
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My PhD took a long time and there’s no shame in th...
My partner has one and it’s something that never comes up in a social setting unless someone says “what do you do for work”.
caddemon
on July 14, 2023
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It can also come up in a more formal social setting if the Dr. prefix is on place setting or RSVP list. Before I was married I used to always RSVP with doctor just because I hated the Ms. prefix.
light_hue_1
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It doesn't even come up then! "I'm a scientist working on X" doesn't imply to most people "I have a PhD"
Anyway, the novelty of the PhD sort of wears off after a few years.
dillydogg
on July 14, 2023
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To be honest the novelty of having a PhD is wearing off and I'm writing my thesis now.
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