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Why I Talk About the Politics of PhD Research Life
I talk about the politics of PhD life because gossip—yes, gossip—has a purpose.
We think of gossip as petty, but in research life, it’s often how we make sense of ambiguous, uncomfortable situations no one will say out loud. It’s the quiet way someone whispers, “Here’s what’s really going on.”
The reality is that research careers are messy, political, and resource-scarce. Most of us eventually realize there’s no magic bullet. You follow the tips, you mimic the strategies, but what works for others doesn’t always work for you. I’ve been at this long enough to know: my “magic bullet” doesn’t…
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