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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5chren
| 1,600,183,955 | 1,600,170,869 | 31 | 7 |
I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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This is a suuuper common reaction for me when I get overwhelmed. It’s like the emotions are trying to escape my body via my eyes lol. I agree with the above advice, plus I highly recommend the strategy of breaking down bigger tasks into smaller ones. Even if that means watching a lectures in chunks. You watched 10 mins? That’s a win! Take it slow, and be forgiving of yourself :) you got this!
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it4dxy
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askacademia_train
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cklw5
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g5d5811
| 1,600,173,057 | 1,600,183,955 | 3 | 31 |
Omg, I just went through this Saturday. I took a day off..well, two. Starting back today feeling fresh. Ugh. I empathize with you. Hang in there.
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I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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it4dxy
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askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5clv99
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g5d5811
| 1,600,173,920 | 1,600,183,955 | 3 | 31 |
Is your school's library open? Or perhaps another building on campus? If your campus is anything like ours (i.e. a ghost town) then there are plenty of quiet places where you can study while maintaining social distance.
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I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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it4dxy
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askacademia_train
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cta4z
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g5d5811
| 1,600,178,464 | 1,600,183,955 | 2 | 31 |
I had two weeks of Covid classes this semester. I dreaded them. My heart wasn’t in it and it didn’t feel right. I was hoping that seeing my students face to face (due to the flex schedule) would make things real and then kick my ass in gear. Then the hurricane hit. And we haven’t had class this entire time. I know it’s shitty of me, but it was such a huge relief. Now, we’ve been out of school longer than we’ve been in it. Classes start up again this Friday even though most people back in our town have no electricity (and sometimes no water). I ended up moving two hours away. I feel even more disconnected from my duties. Then, on top of that, I’m still trying to pack, move, clean, and setup the place while still dealing with the garbage-fire that was my previous home. I don’t wanna do anything :| I don’t think I’ve cried yet about this in particular, but it’s because the void inside me won’t let me 🙃 But yeah, I’m so distracted by all the shit that needs to be done. And everything is compounded by not having a room of my own, so to speak. Maybe you need to focus on creating your own space? For example, my wife and I were originally living with my parents for a bit after grad school. Once we were kicked out of our officers for Covid, I was lost. We ended up deciding to change our bedroom closet into a mini office for me. It still had some of our clothes, but we squeezed in a desk, a lamp, and a powerstrip. Worth a shot!
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I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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it4dxy
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askacademia_train
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5d5811
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g5cqdok
| 1,600,183,955 | 1,600,176,768 | 31 | 1 |
I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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I would like to say first that yes, this is a real struggle right now for a lot of people. Second, maybe you should talk to someone (maybe a trusted advisor) about this.
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it4dxy
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askacademia_train
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cso6l
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g5d5811
| 1,600,178,115 | 1,600,183,955 | 1 | 31 |
As everyone says, common. These are NOT normal times. Even if you’re not focusing on the pandemic, it’s weighing on all our minds.
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I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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it4dxy
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askacademia_train
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cuw0z
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g5d5811
| 1,600,179,283 | 1,600,183,955 | 1 | 31 |
Wow this happened to me just the other day. I also need utter silence to focus on work. I think it’s good to have a good cry, but even better if you pick it up and overcome this after. I found a ‘quieter’ room and I let ppl in my house know that I need quiet. Overall, I had to get used to it. I can’t say what it’s like on medication, but I just started on a new one. Hopefully I stay on top of things.
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I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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I totally get it! A few things from a fellow medication user who still frequently copes with focusing issues... (1) Exercise! I know there are studies out there to back it up, but I'm not going to go down a rabbit hole to find them since I only have a few minutes left on my Pomodoro timer. I find that I am ***so*** much more focused when I go for a run/bike ride in the morning. There are days when I convince myself I "don't have time" to exercise for 20 minutes and then spend the day kicking myself because I waste waaaay more than 20 minutes trying to find focus. (2) Pomodoro timer 25 minutes of intense, focused studying/5 minute break. There are plenty of apps for this (I use Focus Keeper but also occasionally Seconds Pro which is actually a timer for HIIT exercise lol). Play around with the time intervals and see what works for you, then STICK TO IT and treat it like it's a law you can't break. The minute that break ends, get back to work. (3) Foam ear plugs underneath noise cancelling headphones If you have over-the-ear noise cancelling headphones, invest in a large container of foam earplugs. This + noise cancelling + brown noise (personally find it way more tolerable than white noise...buy a track of your choice and play it on repeat) are a MUST. COVID has seriously screwed up my finely honed work habits, but this helped immensely. (4) Freedom App I found this really useful as well. There are days where no matter how much I tried, I could NOT get myself off time-wasting websites. There's a free version you can try, but it basically blocks whatever apps and websites you want on all your devices and there's an option you can choose so that there's no way to un-do it until the session is over. I have these set up for repeating sessions throughout the day, which helps keep me focused. (5) Positive talk Ok, ok, this one might sound cheesy but it's real. Tell yourself over and over that you are good at working from home/with distraction/etc until you believe it. Take it from someone who had a few breakdowns early on in the pandemic... you have to acknowledge what you're feeling and how crummy the situation is, but then decide that you're stronger than that, and get back to work. (6) Stick with a schedule This one is another crucial one. Set boundaries for yourself. Working from home has made it difficult for everyone...now all of a sudden you're expected to be available via email/zoom/etc at all hours because they know you haven't gone anywhere. I stick with a schedule of when I'm going to work, and when I'm going to call it quits. There is ALWAYS more work to be done, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you have to work for just one more hour. You could work forever and you probably wouldn't be done/caught up. (7) Know when to take a break If you set up a schedule and get into a rhythm, but then find that there are days when you **just can't focus** no matter what you do? Call it quits. Trying to force yourself to do work is going to make you miserable, and is just going to cause you to burn out more/be less efficient/repeat the cycle. Take the day off, do something you find truly relaxing and enjoyable, get some exercise, then start again the next day. It's probably a good practice to do this once a week or so....as you go, you'll start to figure out what time span you need between days off. For me, it's around the 9 day mark that I start to crack and know I need to take a day off, so I just build it into my schedule one day before that happens. . . I hope that some of this is helpful. I apologize for writing a post a third the length of Moby Dick, but I totally know the feeling of being miserable because you so desperately want to work but can't. I sincerely hope you (and everyone else feeling this way!) can find some ways to work effectively in these crummy times, while simultaneously taking care of yourself. Wishing you good mental health and a good day.
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I'm in chiropractic school through this pandemic Online classes just flat out suck; it takes a lot of self drive, which is hard to keep doing day in and day out I personally found it helpful to listen to music without lyrics (currently doing jazz), and to make sure you EXERCISE! Seriously, a short walk on lunch and some push ups went a long ways in helping me "sit down at my computer and hate watching more pre recorded lectures for 3+hours" Also, having a benign task that genuinely doesn't interrupt your studying may help; I'm learning the ukulele while I sit at my desk. You may find success with something tactile to keep your mind and body awake
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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| 1,600,175,933 | 1,600,170,888 | 16 | 14 |
I cry all the time lol.
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I also have constant noise around me. I don’t know if this suits your lifestyle, but my remedy is taking my laptop, a bean bag, a blanket and portable charger and phone charger to the park or somewhere quiet for the day and get my work done. It works so well. Just make sure you bring lunch and set up near a public toilet.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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| 1,600,170,780 | 1,600,175,933 | 10 | 16 |
Sounds like sensory overload, and I very much relate! I couldn't do work at my parents' house for the same reasons, and I struggled to focus in my dorm in undergrad. I would get around it by playing wordless music fairly loud in my headphones; there are playlists on YouTube and Spotify. Does your institution offer free counseling? Many colleges are offering telehealth counseling and Zoom sessions. I find those to be helpful when I am overwhelmed.
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I cry all the time lol.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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This is a suuuper common reaction for me when I get overwhelmed. It’s like the emotions are trying to escape my body via my eyes lol. I agree with the above advice, plus I highly recommend the strategy of breaking down bigger tasks into smaller ones. Even if that means watching a lectures in chunks. You watched 10 mins? That’s a win! Take it slow, and be forgiving of yourself :) you got this!
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I cry all the time lol.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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| 1,600,175,933 | 1,600,173,057 | 16 | 3 |
I cry all the time lol.
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Omg, I just went through this Saturday. I took a day off..well, two. Starting back today feeling fresh. Ugh. I empathize with you. Hang in there.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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Is your school's library open? Or perhaps another building on campus? If your campus is anything like ours (i.e. a ghost town) then there are plenty of quiet places where you can study while maintaining social distance.
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I cry all the time lol.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5chnhz
| 1,600,170,888 | 1,600,170,780 | 14 | 10 |
I also have constant noise around me. I don’t know if this suits your lifestyle, but my remedy is taking my laptop, a bean bag, a blanket and portable charger and phone charger to the park or somewhere quiet for the day and get my work done. It works so well. Just make sure you bring lunch and set up near a public toilet.
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Sounds like sensory overload, and I very much relate! I couldn't do work at my parents' house for the same reasons, and I struggled to focus in my dorm in undergrad. I would get around it by playing wordless music fairly loud in my headphones; there are playlists on YouTube and Spotify. Does your institution offer free counseling? Many colleges are offering telehealth counseling and Zoom sessions. I find those to be helpful when I am overwhelmed.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5chren
| 1,600,170,888 | 1,600,170,869 | 14 | 7 |
I also have constant noise around me. I don’t know if this suits your lifestyle, but my remedy is taking my laptop, a bean bag, a blanket and portable charger and phone charger to the park or somewhere quiet for the day and get my work done. It works so well. Just make sure you bring lunch and set up near a public toilet.
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This is a suuuper common reaction for me when I get overwhelmed. It’s like the emotions are trying to escape my body via my eyes lol. I agree with the above advice, plus I highly recommend the strategy of breaking down bigger tasks into smaller ones. Even if that means watching a lectures in chunks. You watched 10 mins? That’s a win! Take it slow, and be forgiving of yourself :) you got this!
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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I had two weeks of Covid classes this semester. I dreaded them. My heart wasn’t in it and it didn’t feel right. I was hoping that seeing my students face to face (due to the flex schedule) would make things real and then kick my ass in gear. Then the hurricane hit. And we haven’t had class this entire time. I know it’s shitty of me, but it was such a huge relief. Now, we’ve been out of school longer than we’ve been in it. Classes start up again this Friday even though most people back in our town have no electricity (and sometimes no water). I ended up moving two hours away. I feel even more disconnected from my duties. Then, on top of that, I’m still trying to pack, move, clean, and setup the place while still dealing with the garbage-fire that was my previous home. I don’t wanna do anything :| I don’t think I’ve cried yet about this in particular, but it’s because the void inside me won’t let me 🙃 But yeah, I’m so distracted by all the shit that needs to be done. And everything is compounded by not having a room of my own, so to speak. Maybe you need to focus on creating your own space? For example, my wife and I were originally living with my parents for a bit after grad school. Once we were kicked out of our officers for Covid, I was lost. We ended up deciding to change our bedroom closet into a mini office for me. It still had some of our clothes, but we squeezed in a desk, a lamp, and a powerstrip. Worth a shot!
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I would like to say first that yes, this is a real struggle right now for a lot of people. Second, maybe you should talk to someone (maybe a trusted advisor) about this.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cta4z
| 1,600,178,115 | 1,600,178,464 | 1 | 2 |
As everyone says, common. These are NOT normal times. Even if you’re not focusing on the pandemic, it’s weighing on all our minds.
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I had two weeks of Covid classes this semester. I dreaded them. My heart wasn’t in it and it didn’t feel right. I was hoping that seeing my students face to face (due to the flex schedule) would make things real and then kick my ass in gear. Then the hurricane hit. And we haven’t had class this entire time. I know it’s shitty of me, but it was such a huge relief. Now, we’ve been out of school longer than we’ve been in it. Classes start up again this Friday even though most people back in our town have no electricity (and sometimes no water). I ended up moving two hours away. I feel even more disconnected from my duties. Then, on top of that, I’m still trying to pack, move, clean, and setup the place while still dealing with the garbage-fire that was my previous home. I don’t wanna do anything :| I don’t think I’ve cried yet about this in particular, but it’s because the void inside me won’t let me 🙃 But yeah, I’m so distracted by all the shit that needs to be done. And everything is compounded by not having a room of my own, so to speak. Maybe you need to focus on creating your own space? For example, my wife and I were originally living with my parents for a bit after grad school. Once we were kicked out of our officers for Covid, I was lost. We ended up deciding to change our bedroom closet into a mini office for me. It still had some of our clothes, but we squeezed in a desk, a lamp, and a powerstrip. Worth a shot!
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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I would like to say first that yes, this is a real struggle right now for a lot of people. Second, maybe you should talk to someone (maybe a trusted advisor) about this.
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I think most of us break down crying at least once in our PhDs. Take some time for yourself if you can. Take a week away from research if possible. 2020 is a hell of a year and academia is hard enough at the best of times. You're not weak for needing a break every now and then.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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I think most of us break down crying at least once in our PhDs. Take some time for yourself if you can. Take a week away from research if possible. 2020 is a hell of a year and academia is hard enough at the best of times. You're not weak for needing a break every now and then.
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As everyone says, common. These are NOT normal times. Even if you’re not focusing on the pandemic, it’s weighing on all our minds.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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Wow this happened to me just the other day. I also need utter silence to focus on work. I think it’s good to have a good cry, but even better if you pick it up and overcome this after. I found a ‘quieter’ room and I let ppl in my house know that I need quiet. Overall, I had to get used to it. I can’t say what it’s like on medication, but I just started on a new one. Hopefully I stay on top of things.
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I think most of us break down crying at least once in our PhDs. Take some time for yourself if you can. Take a week away from research if possible. 2020 is a hell of a year and academia is hard enough at the best of times. You're not weak for needing a break every now and then.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5dh3j4
| 1,600,181,317 | 1,600,188,771 | 1 | 2 |
I'm in chiropractic school through this pandemic Online classes just flat out suck; it takes a lot of self drive, which is hard to keep doing day in and day out I personally found it helpful to listen to music without lyrics (currently doing jazz), and to make sure you EXERCISE! Seriously, a short walk on lunch and some push ups went a long ways in helping me "sit down at my computer and hate watching more pre recorded lectures for 3+hours" Also, having a benign task that genuinely doesn't interrupt your studying may help; I'm learning the ukulele while I sit at my desk. You may find success with something tactile to keep your mind and body awake
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I think most of us break down crying at least once in our PhDs. Take some time for yourself if you can. Take a week away from research if possible. 2020 is a hell of a year and academia is hard enough at the best of times. You're not weak for needing a break every now and then.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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Your first cry while in a graduate program is like a rite of passage. Welcome aboard. I like to take a walk. Decide in advance where you want to go: to the park and back, around the block, to the campus and back. This will allow you to clear your head, realize that life goes on outside your academics, perhaps even allow you to have a creative moment. I liked to take the dog for a walk, because he has his own agenda that you can't rush, so your interests will have to take a back seat to his.
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I think most of us break down crying at least once in our PhDs. Take some time for yourself if you can. Take a week away from research if possible. 2020 is a hell of a year and academia is hard enough at the best of times. You're not weak for needing a break every now and then.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cqdok
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Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
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I would like to say first that yes, this is a real struggle right now for a lot of people. Second, maybe you should talk to someone (maybe a trusted advisor) about this.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cso6l
| 1,600,208,864 | 1,600,178,115 | 2 | 1 |
Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
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As everyone says, common. These are NOT normal times. Even if you’re not focusing on the pandemic, it’s weighing on all our minds.
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Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5et225
| 1,600,179,283 | 1,600,208,864 | 1 | 2 |
Wow this happened to me just the other day. I also need utter silence to focus on work. I think it’s good to have a good cry, but even better if you pick it up and overcome this after. I found a ‘quieter’ room and I let ppl in my house know that I need quiet. Overall, I had to get used to it. I can’t say what it’s like on medication, but I just started on a new one. Hopefully I stay on top of things.
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Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
| 0 | 29,581 | 2 | ||
it4dxy
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askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5cziyh
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g5et225
| 1,600,181,317 | 1,600,208,864 | 1 | 2 |
I'm in chiropractic school through this pandemic Online classes just flat out suck; it takes a lot of self drive, which is hard to keep doing day in and day out I personally found it helpful to listen to music without lyrics (currently doing jazz), and to make sure you EXERCISE! Seriously, a short walk on lunch and some push ups went a long ways in helping me "sit down at my computer and hate watching more pre recorded lectures for 3+hours" Also, having a benign task that genuinely doesn't interrupt your studying may help; I'm learning the ukulele while I sit at my desk. You may find success with something tactile to keep your mind and body awake
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Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
| 0 | 27,547 | 2 | ||
it4dxy
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askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5et225
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g5ddeec
| 1,600,208,864 | 1,600,187,301 | 2 | 1 |
Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
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Your first cry while in a graduate program is like a rite of passage. Welcome aboard. I like to take a walk. Decide in advance where you want to go: to the park and back, around the block, to the campus and back. This will allow you to clear your head, realize that life goes on outside your academics, perhaps even allow you to have a creative moment. I liked to take the dog for a walk, because he has his own agenda that you can't rush, so your interests will have to take a back seat to his.
| 1 | 21,563 | 2 | ||
it4dxy
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askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5et225
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g5dzimc
| 1,600,208,864 | 1,600,196,433 | 2 | 1 |
Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
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Yes, this has happened to me. It feels like nothing is going your way and the whole world is against you. That's just not true though, and you're very capable of getting things done. You should break down your tasks into small steps and reward yourself with something you enjoy in a break after accomplishing each step. Also, things will get better. Try to look at the big picture, and don't dwell on what went wrong.
| 1 | 12,431 | 2 | ||
it4dxy
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askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5e266c
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g5et225
| 1,600,197,460 | 1,600,208,864 | 1 | 2 |
Check out mynoise.net alongside other great advices. has tons of different noise generators and has been super useful to me
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Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
| 0 | 11,404 | 2 | ||
it4dxy
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askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
Anyone so frustrated they literally start to cry? I am so frustrated with my self for not being able to focus on my online assignments that I literally feel like i’m going to cry. my house is loud and i can’t find anywhere where it’s completely silent even with noise cancelling headphones. i have so much work to do but even with my medication i just couldn’t do it. my medication usually helps but it’s not doing anything except making it hard for me to eat. i hate this. i feel like i’m on the verge of a breakdown
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g5et225
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g5e7cuv
| 1,600,208,864 | 1,600,199,475 | 2 | 1 |
Give yourself the gift of rest for the remainder of today, and then start again tomorrow. 💕
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I can never find silence. When I'm in a noisy place I actually play music over my headphones to drown it out. If I'm writing something with words I can't listen to music with words -- piano music like gymnopedies, etc.
| 1 | 9,389 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqpwmf
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gwqr1ey
| 1,620,011,840 | 1,620,012,538 | -18 | 34 |
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
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Congratulations and best of luck with your future endeavors! I'm sure you've worked very hard to get where you are so enjoy the fruits of your labor!
| 0 | 698 | -1.888889 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrm1r2
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gwrgymh
| 1,620,037,990 | 1,620,033,968 | 6 | 2 |
Congratulations! I spent my career at one place. It was great and very interesting to become the senior faculty member toward the end of my career.
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Congradulations.
| 1 | 4,022 | 3 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrm1r2
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gwqu3rn
| 1,620,037,990 | 1,620,014,516 | 6 | 1 |
Congratulations! I spent my career at one place. It was great and very interesting to become the senior faculty member toward the end of my career.
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Good on you!
| 1 | 23,474 | 6 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrm1r2
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gwr5fhs
| 1,620,037,990 | 1,620,023,186 | 6 | 1 |
Congratulations! I spent my career at one place. It was great and very interesting to become the senior faculty member toward the end of my career.
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Congratulations, you're inspiring!
| 1 | 14,804 | 6 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrm1r2
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gwrezlj
| 1,620,037,990 | 1,620,032,045 | 6 | 1 |
Congratulations! I spent my career at one place. It was great and very interesting to become the senior faculty member toward the end of my career.
|
Good luck 🤞
| 1 | 5,945 | 6 | ||
n3lkgg
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrm1r2
|
gwrhgs4
| 1,620,037,990 | 1,620,034,445 | 6 | 1 |
Congratulations! I spent my career at one place. It was great and very interesting to become the senior faculty member toward the end of my career.
|
Congratulations for you big win 🥳🥳🥳
| 1 | 3,545 | 6 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrm1r2
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gwqpwmf
| 1,620,037,990 | 1,620,011,840 | 6 | -18 |
Congratulations! I spent my career at one place. It was great and very interesting to become the senior faculty member toward the end of my career.
|
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
| 1 | 26,150 | -0.333333 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqu3rn
|
gwrgymh
| 1,620,014,516 | 1,620,033,968 | 1 | 2 |
Good on you!
|
Congradulations.
| 0 | 19,452 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwr5fhs
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gwrgymh
| 1,620,023,186 | 1,620,033,968 | 1 | 2 |
Congratulations, you're inspiring!
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Congradulations.
| 0 | 10,782 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrezlj
|
gwrgymh
| 1,620,032,045 | 1,620,033,968 | 1 | 2 |
Good luck 🤞
|
Congradulations.
| 0 | 1,923 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
|
gwrgymh
|
gwqpwmf
| 1,620,033,968 | 1,620,011,840 | 2 | -18 |
Congradulations.
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Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
| 1 | 22,128 | -0.111111 | ||
n3lkgg
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqu3rn
|
gwtnevs
| 1,620,014,516 | 1,620,072,356 | 1 | 2 |
Good on you!
|
What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 57,840 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwr5fhs
|
gwtnevs
| 1,620,023,186 | 1,620,072,356 | 1 | 2 |
Congratulations, you're inspiring!
|
What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 49,170 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrezlj
|
gwtnevs
| 1,620,032,045 | 1,620,072,356 | 1 | 2 |
Good luck 🤞
|
What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 40,311 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrhgs4
|
gwtnevs
| 1,620,034,445 | 1,620,072,356 | 1 | 2 |
Congratulations for you big win 🥳🥳🥳
|
What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 37,911 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwrrz6j
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gwtnevs
| 1,620,041,978 | 1,620,072,356 | 1 | 2 |
Congrats on the TT position - especially considering the dearth of TT jobs ar present!
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What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 30,378 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwserba
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gwtnevs
| 1,620,053,476 | 1,620,072,356 | 1 | 2 |
congratulations!
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What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 18,880 | 2 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqpwmf
|
gwtnevs
| 1,620,011,840 | 1,620,072,356 | -18 | 2 |
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
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What drew you to applying to R2 schools?
| 0 | 60,516 | -0.111111 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqu3rn
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gwqpwmf
| 1,620,014,516 | 1,620,011,840 | 1 | -18 |
Good on you!
|
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
| 1 | 2,676 | -0.055556 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwr5fhs
|
gwqpwmf
| 1,620,023,186 | 1,620,011,840 | 1 | -18 |
Congratulations, you're inspiring!
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Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
| 1 | 11,346 | -0.055556 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqpwmf
|
gwrezlj
| 1,620,011,840 | 1,620,032,045 | -18 | 1 |
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
|
Good luck 🤞
| 0 | 20,205 | -0.055556 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqpwmf
|
gwrhgs4
| 1,620,011,840 | 1,620,034,445 | -18 | 1 |
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
|
Congratulations for you big win 🥳🥳🥳
| 0 | 22,605 | -0.055556 | ||
n3lkgg
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqpwmf
|
gwrrz6j
| 1,620,011,840 | 1,620,041,978 | -18 | 1 |
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
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Congrats on the TT position - especially considering the dearth of TT jobs ar present!
| 0 | 30,138 | -0.055556 | ||
n3lkgg
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Thank you all I finished my PhD in spring of 2020 and stayed at my university in a different lab as a post doc. The new lab is awesome and I was happy there, even in a pandemic. But, I’m happy to say that I’ve accepted an TT assistant professor job in my dream city at a great school for this fall (R2, ranked top 20% in my field (allied health-related). I could literally spend my career there. Scouring this subreddit for guidance, tips, etc. was a lifesaver. You all rock. But, I know I’m lucky and I will strife to be mindful of that privilege.
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gwqpwmf
|
gwserba
| 1,620,011,840 | 1,620,053,476 | -18 | 1 |
Are you bothered that its an R2 rather than R1?
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congratulations!
| 0 | 41,636 | -0.055556 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx6z54g
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fx7302m
| 1,594,119,024 | 1,594,122,497 | 25 | 26 |
Not really. Honestly with reference managers I barely even think about citation style any more.
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If I thought people could behave themselves and not keep making their own versions of styles, I'd be delighted if we could settle on two styles: one numbered and one author-date. I think those both have their place. Sometimes author-date is very reader-friendly because it's easy to keep track of who the author is talking about, and at other times it's totally reader-hostile because the flow of reading is broken up by massive strings of names and dates.
| 0 | 3,473 | 1.04 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7302m
| 1,594,122,204 | 1,594,122,497 | 5 | 26 |
I think things like Mendeley and Zotero make it manageable for one-off assignments. What I hate is when a journal article gets rejected and you need to convert it to another citation style. If you made some changes after removing Mendeley fields, it sucks to either go back to an old version or fix citations manually. This happened twice and I don't seem to learn my lesson.
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If I thought people could behave themselves and not keep making their own versions of styles, I'd be delighted if we could settle on two styles: one numbered and one author-date. I think those both have their place. Sometimes author-date is very reader-friendly because it's easy to keep track of who the author is talking about, and at other times it's totally reader-hostile because the flow of reading is broken up by massive strings of names and dates.
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx76r33
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fx73btd
| 1,594,125,392 | 1,594,122,760 | 17 | 16 |
Different citation styles emphasize different information, which is important, as different information is important in different disciplines. (for instance, some styles emphasize Authors, others the Year, others Publishers... depends on what's most important.) So the differences can be useful. But here's a different thought: it's a test. And a VERY important one for students to master. There are two reasons that students DON'T use the right style: laziness, and lateness. Waaaay back when, when I was in college, I hated trying to suss out and use the "correct" style, because I was always skating close to the deadline... and in those rare moments when I *wasn't*, I still felt like it was a "waste of (my important) time." My students today have the same problem. But here's the thing: there are a LOT of incredibly important things in life that have to be done PRECISELY, in the correct format. Not just your 1040 Form 6251-AMT... but also any scholarship or grant application, most serious job applications, paperwork for your Residency Permit, etc. etc. In high school, and in many college classes, students are cut a lot of slack. ("She's a smart kid; this is a good paper; yes, the citations are wrong, but the paper has great ideas--I'll still give it an A.") But then, a decade later, they find themselves applying for something really important--a major Federal grant, for example, or for naturalized citizenship. And very suddenly, with the stakes incredibly high, formatting perfection is make-or-break: if you make ONE mistake, and you're done. Students who have been cut a lot of slack can't make this adjustment. Actually, I think one of the real determinants for whether a smart undergrad gets into a grad program or not is exactly this minutia--attention to detail. (I say this as a former grad director, who's read a lot of application files.) So, yes: students don't "get" citation styles. (and really--how important *is* the correct style, in the cosmic scheme of things...???) But if they are forced to do it anyway--forced to look up the appropriate style, interpret it, apply it perfectly--then this will prepare them for a whole range of really important application-processes. But *only* if they are forced to do it, and held to it. One underappreciated reason, I would argue, that students with college degrees do so much better, career-wise, is that some of the 'administrative bullshit' of college--applying correct citation styles, running afoul of add/drop dates, pleading your piteous case to a hard-nosed professor, dealing with a difficult roommate, finding someone to explain a problem-set you just don't *understand*--prepares you for the "real world." Prepares you for *life itself.* In a way that high school never could. TLDR: it's for their own good.
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Does anyone really care? I'm amazed when I see someone finding out that some ref isn't formatted as they expect. What's the process that someone goes through to be able to notice? To me it feels like like some purely aesthetic residual from another century. To find and download the ref I need a doi or a title exact enough to be googled. Why do people actually care? Then it's up to Mendeley/latex to format everything like editors pretend to like.
| 1 | 2,632 | 1.0625 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx76r33
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fx72ndj
| 1,594,125,392 | 1,594,122,204 | 17 | 5 |
Different citation styles emphasize different information, which is important, as different information is important in different disciplines. (for instance, some styles emphasize Authors, others the Year, others Publishers... depends on what's most important.) So the differences can be useful. But here's a different thought: it's a test. And a VERY important one for students to master. There are two reasons that students DON'T use the right style: laziness, and lateness. Waaaay back when, when I was in college, I hated trying to suss out and use the "correct" style, because I was always skating close to the deadline... and in those rare moments when I *wasn't*, I still felt like it was a "waste of (my important) time." My students today have the same problem. But here's the thing: there are a LOT of incredibly important things in life that have to be done PRECISELY, in the correct format. Not just your 1040 Form 6251-AMT... but also any scholarship or grant application, most serious job applications, paperwork for your Residency Permit, etc. etc. In high school, and in many college classes, students are cut a lot of slack. ("She's a smart kid; this is a good paper; yes, the citations are wrong, but the paper has great ideas--I'll still give it an A.") But then, a decade later, they find themselves applying for something really important--a major Federal grant, for example, or for naturalized citizenship. And very suddenly, with the stakes incredibly high, formatting perfection is make-or-break: if you make ONE mistake, and you're done. Students who have been cut a lot of slack can't make this adjustment. Actually, I think one of the real determinants for whether a smart undergrad gets into a grad program or not is exactly this minutia--attention to detail. (I say this as a former grad director, who's read a lot of application files.) So, yes: students don't "get" citation styles. (and really--how important *is* the correct style, in the cosmic scheme of things...???) But if they are forced to do it anyway--forced to look up the appropriate style, interpret it, apply it perfectly--then this will prepare them for a whole range of really important application-processes. But *only* if they are forced to do it, and held to it. One underappreciated reason, I would argue, that students with college degrees do so much better, career-wise, is that some of the 'administrative bullshit' of college--applying correct citation styles, running afoul of add/drop dates, pleading your piteous case to a hard-nosed professor, dealing with a difficult roommate, finding someone to explain a problem-set you just don't *understand*--prepares you for the "real world." Prepares you for *life itself.* In a way that high school never could. TLDR: it's for their own good.
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I think things like Mendeley and Zotero make it manageable for one-off assignments. What I hate is when a journal article gets rejected and you need to convert it to another citation style. If you made some changes after removing Mendeley fields, it sucks to either go back to an old version or fix citations manually. This happened twice and I don't seem to learn my lesson.
| 1 | 3,188 | 3.4 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx76r33
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fx75gqn
| 1,594,125,392 | 1,594,124,445 | 17 | 5 |
Different citation styles emphasize different information, which is important, as different information is important in different disciplines. (for instance, some styles emphasize Authors, others the Year, others Publishers... depends on what's most important.) So the differences can be useful. But here's a different thought: it's a test. And a VERY important one for students to master. There are two reasons that students DON'T use the right style: laziness, and lateness. Waaaay back when, when I was in college, I hated trying to suss out and use the "correct" style, because I was always skating close to the deadline... and in those rare moments when I *wasn't*, I still felt like it was a "waste of (my important) time." My students today have the same problem. But here's the thing: there are a LOT of incredibly important things in life that have to be done PRECISELY, in the correct format. Not just your 1040 Form 6251-AMT... but also any scholarship or grant application, most serious job applications, paperwork for your Residency Permit, etc. etc. In high school, and in many college classes, students are cut a lot of slack. ("She's a smart kid; this is a good paper; yes, the citations are wrong, but the paper has great ideas--I'll still give it an A.") But then, a decade later, they find themselves applying for something really important--a major Federal grant, for example, or for naturalized citizenship. And very suddenly, with the stakes incredibly high, formatting perfection is make-or-break: if you make ONE mistake, and you're done. Students who have been cut a lot of slack can't make this adjustment. Actually, I think one of the real determinants for whether a smart undergrad gets into a grad program or not is exactly this minutia--attention to detail. (I say this as a former grad director, who's read a lot of application files.) So, yes: students don't "get" citation styles. (and really--how important *is* the correct style, in the cosmic scheme of things...???) But if they are forced to do it anyway--forced to look up the appropriate style, interpret it, apply it perfectly--then this will prepare them for a whole range of really important application-processes. But *only* if they are forced to do it, and held to it. One underappreciated reason, I would argue, that students with college degrees do so much better, career-wise, is that some of the 'administrative bullshit' of college--applying correct citation styles, running afoul of add/drop dates, pleading your piteous case to a hard-nosed professor, dealing with a difficult roommate, finding someone to explain a problem-set you just don't *understand*--prepares you for the "real world." Prepares you for *life itself.* In a way that high school never could. TLDR: it's for their own good.
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oh yeah, 100% - but it would have to be my citation style because at this point I'm not investing in learning anyone else's.
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hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx72ndj
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fx73btd
| 1,594,122,204 | 1,594,122,760 | 5 | 16 |
I think things like Mendeley and Zotero make it manageable for one-off assignments. What I hate is when a journal article gets rejected and you need to convert it to another citation style. If you made some changes after removing Mendeley fields, it sucks to either go back to an old version or fix citations manually. This happened twice and I don't seem to learn my lesson.
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Does anyone really care? I'm amazed when I see someone finding out that some ref isn't formatted as they expect. What's the process that someone goes through to be able to notice? To me it feels like like some purely aesthetic residual from another century. To find and download the ref I need a doi or a title exact enough to be googled. Why do people actually care? Then it's up to Mendeley/latex to format everything like editors pretend to like.
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hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7jw5j
| 1,594,135,811 | 1,594,133,304 | 13 | 10 |
The answer is Chicago. 🤷🏼♀️
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Depending on the level of the course I try not to be too strict on citation. As long as the name/author/date are in there somewhere I don’t really care. I’ve noticed that my students focus on little things like citations and waste time that could’ve been spent writing a better argument.
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hmq57i
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx72ndj
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fx7oqle
| 1,594,122,204 | 1,594,135,811 | 5 | 13 |
I think things like Mendeley and Zotero make it manageable for one-off assignments. What I hate is when a journal article gets rejected and you need to convert it to another citation style. If you made some changes after removing Mendeley fields, it sucks to either go back to an old version or fix citations manually. This happened twice and I don't seem to learn my lesson.
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The answer is Chicago. 🤷🏼♀️
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hmq57i
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7oqle
| 1,594,124,445 | 1,594,135,811 | 5 | 13 |
oh yeah, 100% - but it would have to be my citation style because at this point I'm not investing in learning anyone else's.
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The answer is Chicago. 🤷🏼♀️
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hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7oqle
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fx7fyl4
| 1,594,135,811 | 1,594,131,167 | 13 | 6 |
The answer is Chicago. 🤷🏼♀️
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In computer science, we have a rather lax view on citation styles. I think that's good so, because I don't want to have anything to do with the anal pedantry of strictly following citation style guidelines. In my view, such issues detract from the actually important issues of doing proper science.
| 1 | 4,644 | 2.166667 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7bpa3
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fx7oqle
| 1,594,128,664 | 1,594,135,811 | 3 | 13 |
Why are y'all so frustrated about citation? Use Bibtex (and Latex) for god sake... a switch of citation is just a switch of \bibliographystyle{x} \LaTeX should not be confined in the natural science community. For e.g., I see business field people struggling with their propriety thesis.docx and I cringed so hard.
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The answer is Chicago. 🤷🏼♀️
| 0 | 7,147 | 4.333333 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7jw5j
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fx72ndj
| 1,594,133,304 | 1,594,122,204 | 10 | 5 |
Depending on the level of the course I try not to be too strict on citation. As long as the name/author/date are in there somewhere I don’t really care. I’ve noticed that my students focus on little things like citations and waste time that could’ve been spent writing a better argument.
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I think things like Mendeley and Zotero make it manageable for one-off assignments. What I hate is when a journal article gets rejected and you need to convert it to another citation style. If you made some changes after removing Mendeley fields, it sucks to either go back to an old version or fix citations manually. This happened twice and I don't seem to learn my lesson.
| 1 | 11,100 | 2 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7jw5j
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fx75gqn
| 1,594,133,304 | 1,594,124,445 | 10 | 5 |
Depending on the level of the course I try not to be too strict on citation. As long as the name/author/date are in there somewhere I don’t really care. I’ve noticed that my students focus on little things like citations and waste time that could’ve been spent writing a better argument.
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oh yeah, 100% - but it would have to be my citation style because at this point I'm not investing in learning anyone else's.
| 1 | 8,859 | 2 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7jw5j
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fx7fyl4
| 1,594,133,304 | 1,594,131,167 | 10 | 6 |
Depending on the level of the course I try not to be too strict on citation. As long as the name/author/date are in there somewhere I don’t really care. I’ve noticed that my students focus on little things like citations and waste time that could’ve been spent writing a better argument.
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In computer science, we have a rather lax view on citation styles. I think that's good so, because I don't want to have anything to do with the anal pedantry of strictly following citation style guidelines. In my view, such issues detract from the actually important issues of doing proper science.
| 1 | 2,137 | 1.666667 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7bpa3
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fx7jw5j
| 1,594,128,664 | 1,594,133,304 | 3 | 10 |
Why are y'all so frustrated about citation? Use Bibtex (and Latex) for god sake... a switch of citation is just a switch of \bibliographystyle{x} \LaTeX should not be confined in the natural science community. For e.g., I see business field people struggling with their propriety thesis.docx and I cringed so hard.
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Depending on the level of the course I try not to be too strict on citation. As long as the name/author/date are in there somewhere I don’t really care. I’ve noticed that my students focus on little things like citations and waste time that could’ve been spent writing a better argument.
| 0 | 4,640 | 3.333333 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx72ndj
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fx7fyl4
| 1,594,122,204 | 1,594,131,167 | 5 | 6 |
I think things like Mendeley and Zotero make it manageable for one-off assignments. What I hate is when a journal article gets rejected and you need to convert it to another citation style. If you made some changes after removing Mendeley fields, it sucks to either go back to an old version or fix citations manually. This happened twice and I don't seem to learn my lesson.
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In computer science, we have a rather lax view on citation styles. I think that's good so, because I don't want to have anything to do with the anal pedantry of strictly following citation style guidelines. In my view, such issues detract from the actually important issues of doing proper science.
| 0 | 8,963 | 1.2 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx75gqn
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fx7fyl4
| 1,594,124,445 | 1,594,131,167 | 5 | 6 |
oh yeah, 100% - but it would have to be my citation style because at this point I'm not investing in learning anyone else's.
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In computer science, we have a rather lax view on citation styles. I think that's good so, because I don't want to have anything to do with the anal pedantry of strictly following citation style guidelines. In my view, such issues detract from the actually important issues of doing proper science.
| 0 | 6,722 | 1.2 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx7fyl4
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fx7bpa3
| 1,594,131,167 | 1,594,128,664 | 6 | 3 |
In computer science, we have a rather lax view on citation styles. I think that's good so, because I don't want to have anything to do with the anal pedantry of strictly following citation style guidelines. In my view, such issues detract from the actually important issues of doing proper science.
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Why are y'all so frustrated about citation? Use Bibtex (and Latex) for god sake... a switch of citation is just a switch of \bibliographystyle{x} \LaTeX should not be confined in the natural science community. For e.g., I see business field people struggling with their propriety thesis.docx and I cringed so hard.
| 1 | 2,503 | 2 | ||
hmq57i
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askacademia_train
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Do you think that life would be easier if there was just one universally accepted citation style? I know it sounds a rhetorical question. But as a TA, I have noticed that students in my institution often have a very difficult time with correct citation style. My class follows APA. Somehow, even with widely available internet sources (and even citation generators) many still do not seem to get it. Sometimes I wonder if a universally accepted, standardized citation style, across disciplines would make more sense. Perhaps this is more of a rant out of frustration. But I figured I would extend this question to the crowd to see what others think.
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fx8d3p2
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fx8at5v
| 1,594,147,491 | 1,594,146,409 | 3 | 2 |
All I need is a doi, baby.
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I dealt with this as a TA myself (history, so Chicago). What I've come to realize about it is, we're invested in it because we're striving to make a place in our respective fields. We care about the subject and want it to be right. However, most college students just couldn't care less. They're never going to have to put something into proper citation format again, and it's the equivalent of high school students complaining about why they have to learn matrices in algebra. In other words, I learned to just stop caring if they got it. I know I've got it right for me, I'll grade them accordingly because that's part of the class, but I'll only care if they learn it if they show they want to. Otherwise, let them go be accountants or middle managers, and hopefully you've at least imparted the more important knowledge of the subject and its relevance to them.
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u8fy6h
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My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
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i5l41rw
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i5kynvp
| 1,650,522,358 | 1,650,518,523 | 125 | 117 |
Congratulations! Some things to consider: * Create an orcid profile. * Check your university's or institution's policy on parallel publishing. Some universities will even require you to upload a final manuscript draft of the publication to their archives where the manuscript will be openly available. * Check other possible actions that your institution requires you to do after a publication has been accepted. * If you have outside funding, it is a very good practice to notify the funding party that you have a new publication; this will make them happy, they have got something back for their investment. * LinkedIn is also a social platform worth considering to disseminate your new work. * Update your CVs. * Update your research plan. These are some things that pop into my mind.
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Go have a drink. Well done, you.
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u8fy6h
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My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
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i5l41rw
| 1,650,521,060 | 1,650,522,358 | 34 | 125 |
I suggest celebrating.
|
Congratulations! Some things to consider: * Create an orcid profile. * Check your university's or institution's policy on parallel publishing. Some universities will even require you to upload a final manuscript draft of the publication to their archives where the manuscript will be openly available. * Check other possible actions that your institution requires you to do after a publication has been accepted. * If you have outside funding, it is a very good practice to notify the funding party that you have a new publication; this will make them happy, they have got something back for their investment. * LinkedIn is also a social platform worth considering to disseminate your new work. * Update your CVs. * Update your research plan. These are some things that pop into my mind.
| 0 | 1,298 | 3.676471 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5kzqcp
|
i5l41rw
| 1,650,519,248 | 1,650,522,358 | 15 | 125 |
Congratulations, 🍾🎈 have a pint with your colleagues
|
Congratulations! Some things to consider: * Create an orcid profile. * Check your university's or institution's policy on parallel publishing. Some universities will even require you to upload a final manuscript draft of the publication to their archives where the manuscript will be openly available. * Check other possible actions that your institution requires you to do after a publication has been accepted. * If you have outside funding, it is a very good practice to notify the funding party that you have a new publication; this will make them happy, they have got something back for their investment. * LinkedIn is also a social platform worth considering to disseminate your new work. * Update your CVs. * Update your research plan. These are some things that pop into my mind.
| 0 | 3,110 | 8.333333 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5kzqcp
|
i5l2b3e
| 1,650,519,248 | 1,650,521,060 | 15 | 34 |
Congratulations, 🍾🎈 have a pint with your colleagues
|
I suggest celebrating.
| 0 | 1,812 | 2.266667 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5l9xo6
|
i5kzqcp
| 1,650,527,138 | 1,650,519,248 | 33 | 15 |
A couple of other possible things to do:
\- Post it to ResearchGate.
\- Email it to people who you think might want to see it. Maybe someone you cited a lot in the paper? Someone you chatted with at a conference when you said this was a project you were working on?
\- Post on Twitter. Maybe consider writing up a few key takeaways in accessible language as a thread for folks who can't or won't read an academic article.
Also, find some way to celebrate!
|
Congratulations, 🍾🎈 have a pint with your colleagues
| 1 | 7,890 | 2.2 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5l5mdi
|
i5l9xo6
| 1,650,523,587 | 1,650,527,138 | 4 | 33 |
Grab a beer, celebrate with friends/colleagues and focus on your next work 👍
|
A couple of other possible things to do:
\- Post it to ResearchGate.
\- Email it to people who you think might want to see it. Maybe someone you cited a lot in the paper? Someone you chatted with at a conference when you said this was a project you were working on?
\- Post on Twitter. Maybe consider writing up a few key takeaways in accessible language as a thread for folks who can't or won't read an academic article.
Also, find some way to celebrate!
| 0 | 3,551 | 8.25 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5la4jj
|
i5lcuby
| 1,650,527,301 | 1,650,529,668 | 8 | 11 |
As others said, celebrate. Congratulation. Also probably create Researchgate account, I had a lot of people asking my papers there. Another account on Web of Science and make a RSS feed with the citation alert so you get mail when someone uses it in their paper.
|
Congrats, welcome to the rat race
| 0 | 2,367 | 1.375 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5lcuby
|
i5l5mdi
| 1,650,529,668 | 1,650,523,587 | 11 | 4 |
Congrats, welcome to the rat race
|
Grab a beer, celebrate with friends/colleagues and focus on your next work 👍
| 1 | 6,081 | 2.75 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5la4jj
|
i5l5mdi
| 1,650,527,301 | 1,650,523,587 | 8 | 4 |
As others said, celebrate. Congratulation. Also probably create Researchgate account, I had a lot of people asking my papers there. Another account on Web of Science and make a RSS feed with the citation alert so you get mail when someone uses it in their paper.
|
Grab a beer, celebrate with friends/colleagues and focus on your next work 👍
| 1 | 3,714 | 2 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5nejwy
|
i5umh73
| 1,650,566,106 | 1,650,696,251 | 1 | 2 |
Congratulations on your success
|
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The first one is special. You learn a lot from that experience. Celebrate for sure! If you want, you can post it on Twitter to help build some buzz (tag your institution if you don't have tons of followers yet yourself). Some universities have press offices that like to write little pieces in new articles, so you can look into that (though typically they try to release those the day of publication). Congrats again! It's a really serious accomplishment.
| 0 | 130,145 | 2 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5nlg2d
|
i5umh73
| 1,650,568,853 | 1,650,696,251 | 1 | 2 |
Congratulations! One done, more to go
|
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The first one is special. You learn a lot from that experience. Celebrate for sure! If you want, you can post it on Twitter to help build some buzz (tag your institution if you don't have tons of followers yet yourself). Some universities have press offices that like to write little pieces in new articles, so you can look into that (though typically they try to release those the day of publication). Congrats again! It's a really serious accomplishment.
| 0 | 127,398 | 2 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5umh73
|
i5ok5da
| 1,650,696,251 | 1,650,583,696 | 2 | 1 |
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The first one is special. You learn a lot from that experience. Celebrate for sure! If you want, you can post it on Twitter to help build some buzz (tag your institution if you don't have tons of followers yet yourself). Some universities have press offices that like to write little pieces in new articles, so you can look into that (though typically they try to release those the day of publication). Congrats again! It's a really serious accomplishment.
|
Congratulations 🍾
| 1 | 112,555 | 2 | ||
u8fy6h
|
askacademia_train
| 0.97 |
My work just got published, it's my first publication What are the things I should do? I've already created a Google Scholar Profile.
|
i5r8uj2
|
i5umh73
| 1,650,639,614 | 1,650,696,251 | 1 | 2 |
Congratulations!
|
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The first one is special. You learn a lot from that experience. Celebrate for sure! If you want, you can post it on Twitter to help build some buzz (tag your institution if you don't have tons of followers yet yourself). Some universities have press offices that like to write little pieces in new articles, so you can look into that (though typically they try to release those the day of publication). Congrats again! It's a really serious accomplishment.
| 0 | 56,637 | 2 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggczj4r
|
ggd0jnh
| 1,608,387,533 | 1,608,388,133 | 31 | 184 |
Surprise surprise.
|
They aren't leaving science, they're leaving academia. There is plenty of science to do in industry.
| 0 | 600 | 5.935484 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggd0sew
|
ggczj4r
| 1,608,388,285 | 1,608,387,533 | 67 | 31 |
It's just drumbeating every now and then for letting future grads and postdocs know that "We" are aware of the situation. The survey they need to do is "**How many vacation/summer/wine houses those senior/retired Professors own and keep paying mortgage from tenure salary without retiring at the age at 65-70?**"
|
Surprise surprise.
| 1 | 752 | 2.16129 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggdc6l8
|
ggdcsy9
| 1,608,394,040 | 1,608,394,287 | 38 | 53 |
Imagine that, people want better work culture, pay and hours like you get in industry instead of spending your 30s into 40s as an indentured servant
|
Every single academic post doc job listing I see in my area is for the federal mandated minimum (~47k a year USD). Nobody with a PhD wants to work long hours for that amount of money.
| 0 | 247 | 1.394737 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggdcsy9
|
ggczj4r
| 1,608,394,287 | 1,608,387,533 | 53 | 31 |
Every single academic post doc job listing I see in my area is for the federal mandated minimum (~47k a year USD). Nobody with a PhD wants to work long hours for that amount of money.
|
Surprise surprise.
| 1 | 6,754 | 1.709677 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggd29mh
|
ggdcsy9
| 1,608,389,112 | 1,608,394,287 | 9 | 53 |
Well, duh.
|
Every single academic post doc job listing I see in my area is for the federal mandated minimum (~47k a year USD). Nobody with a PhD wants to work long hours for that amount of money.
| 0 | 5,175 | 5.888889 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggdc6l8
|
ggczj4r
| 1,608,394,040 | 1,608,387,533 | 38 | 31 |
Imagine that, people want better work culture, pay and hours like you get in industry instead of spending your 30s into 40s as an indentured servant
|
Surprise surprise.
| 1 | 6,507 | 1.225806 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggd29mh
|
ggdc6l8
| 1,608,389,112 | 1,608,394,040 | 9 | 38 |
Well, duh.
|
Imagine that, people want better work culture, pay and hours like you get in industry instead of spending your 30s into 40s as an indentured servant
| 0 | 4,928 | 4.222222 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggdjkmt
|
ggdk9md
| 1,608,397,113 | 1,608,397,401 | 9 | 25 |
I'm not even a scientist/academic, yet seeing all the "postdoc subhuman trash lolol" memes in academic groups I'm somehow not surprised by the OP.
|
Yea, this is why I chose not to do a postdoc after my PhD. Academic research is just a hamster wheel where you work 90+ hrs/week and successful outcomes are dictated more by luck than hard work/knowledge.
| 0 | 288 | 2.777778 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggd29mh
|
ggdk9md
| 1,608,389,112 | 1,608,397,401 | 9 | 25 |
Well, duh.
|
Yea, this is why I chose not to do a postdoc after my PhD. Academic research is just a hamster wheel where you work 90+ hrs/week and successful outcomes are dictated more by luck than hard work/knowledge.
| 0 | 8,289 | 2.777778 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggdk9md
|
ggdg8d8
| 1,608,397,401 | 1,608,395,746 | 25 | 2 |
Yea, this is why I chose not to do a postdoc after my PhD. Academic research is just a hamster wheel where you work 90+ hrs/week and successful outcomes are dictated more by luck than hard work/knowledge.
|
Just a friendly suggestion, next time start the heading as Postdocs under pressure: Nature's inaugural survey of postdoc researchers... , i legit was confused if this was an opinion, a rant or a discussion for a few seconds
| 1 | 1,655 | 12.5 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
gge5ze5
|
ggdjkmt
| 1,608,407,571 | 1,608,397,113 | 21 | 9 |
Postdocs should be abolished. It also doesn't help that tonnes of them were endowed in the 70s and the money wasn't invested well so stipends that were generous in 1980 and adequate through the 90s are fucking paltry 30 years later.
|
I'm not even a scientist/academic, yet seeing all the "postdoc subhuman trash lolol" memes in academic groups I'm somehow not surprised by the OP.
| 1 | 10,458 | 2.333333 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggd29mh
|
gge5ze5
| 1,608,389,112 | 1,608,407,571 | 9 | 21 |
Well, duh.
|
Postdocs should be abolished. It also doesn't help that tonnes of them were endowed in the 70s and the money wasn't invested well so stipends that were generous in 1980 and adequate through the 90s are fucking paltry 30 years later.
| 0 | 18,459 | 2.333333 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggdg8d8
|
gge5ze5
| 1,608,395,746 | 1,608,407,571 | 2 | 21 |
Just a friendly suggestion, next time start the heading as Postdocs under pressure: Nature's inaugural survey of postdoc researchers... , i legit was confused if this was an opinion, a rant or a discussion for a few seconds
|
Postdocs should be abolished. It also doesn't help that tonnes of them were endowed in the 70s and the money wasn't invested well so stipends that were generous in 1980 and adequate through the 90s are fucking paltry 30 years later.
| 0 | 11,825 | 10.5 | ||
kg7hag
|
askacademia_train
| 0.98 |
Postdocs under pressure: long hours and a lack of job security, combined with workplace bullying and discrimination, are forcing many to consider leaving science, finds Nature’s inaugural survey of postdoctoral researchers. There is a lot of relevant information here for people in various stages of their academic career, so I wanted to share it with the community: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03235-y
|
ggfid42
|
ggem0xs
| 1,608,429,481 | 1,608,414,920 | 21 | 12 |
I was so looking forward to postdocing — more money! No teaching! No classes! — but the reality is so much harder than I imagined. Being on a 2-yr contract and constantly looking for jobs while also trying to write the best papers of my career is exhausting. Coupled with a miserable job market I just feel a deep hopelessness.
|
It now feels like these studies keep on getting done until a false negative shows up then hooray we’ve solved the issue
| 1 | 14,561 | 1.75 |
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