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taking it too personally??? « alexandra_k

Posted by Dr. Bob on January 31, 2004, at 19:12:39

In reply to taking it too personally???, posted by alexandra_k on January 30, 2004, at 2:17:42

> Okay, so... My supervisor is this really aloof guy with a tendency towards sarcasm. I write a paper and give a presentation and get told 'its no worse than anything thats been done here' - like, what is that supposed to mean??
>
> When I had just arrived here I turn up all nervous, and knock on his door and he yells out 'go away!', though I have come to realise that that is supposed to be a cue for you to just barge on in.
>
> I can't work him out. I asked him if I could talk to him about getting a reference for my work here, and where I might be able to realistically apply to. He is like 'ah, you want to talk to me about fame and fortune', he gives me a funny little smile and launches into a talk about how it is all 'random' at the mercy of funding whims and about how most often the best people don't get accepted.
>
> He said I have only been working here for a couple of months, he said he'd write a reference but I should ask people back home who know me better so they can rave about me 'you know how it is - right?'
>
> So I have no idea what he is up to...
> Is he just one crazy B?
> Is he trying to tell me not to get my hopes up?
> Is he trying to see how much I want it?
> Is he trying to let me down gently?
>
> Should I send him an email and ask him do you think? - Or do I just need to get the message.. I can't tell if I am being paranoid or just a bit dense.


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