Posted by llrrrpp on May 23, 2006, at 19:56:52
In reply to Re: phD? Oh BOY! That's a loaded question... » llrrrpp, posted by madeline on May 23, 2006, at 19:46:55
No it's only a semi-serious question. I'm actively collecting data, and I have a new fellowship, and I think the dissertation thing is going to happen one way or another. BUT it is taking me longer than I want. And I'm not sure if my study is going to work out (will I reject the null hypothesis? I'm too scared to start data analysis yet) But, at least the data collection is trucking along. A lot of it is because I've been kinda incapacitated by the big Depression. I'm in my 5th year. I wanted to finish this summer, but I think I'm going to be about 6 months later than that. (but hey! I have money now, to pay for the extravagant luxury of my 22nd consecutive year in school. I'm kinda burned out. (Can you tell?) I contemplate taking a leave of absence, but I don't know what I'd do with myself. At least if I go to work everyday I see lots of people. people are a good antidepressant. They force one to smile and interact.
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