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People absolutely can. It’s just a lot easier when you have guidance from an expert advisor, multiple peers to help you out, and an established pathway to focus several years of your life on doing so.

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cabron_offsets@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
To be clear, my PhD advisor was a hindrance to my work and my life. And 1/3 of my entering class left without degrees. Not atypical.

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- Rolando@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago
  I’m sorry to hear that. I’m glad that you survived it though.
  
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