Why I Regret My PhD | PhD Student Advice | Chris Cornthwaite - Roostervane

In this video, I talked about why I regret my PhD. But it's not for the reasons you think. I got a job, I made money, I've used it...
I regret my PhD because, it wasn't the best use of my time and energy.
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[@Fonzzzish]

Wow.. you just described exactly how I feel after finishing my PhD (I feel I am 10yrs behind). Happy you continue raising awareness!

[@cintianascimento5963]

I quit my PhD last year.

[@oliveoil3650]

I have a PhD and I also regret it

[@michelleachacoso4983]

Two MA’s and PhD. Absolutely regret it. Sad about it still.

[@kristinapaxton9686]

I somewhat regret my degree. I could have done an apprenticeship in textiles design and that would have worked just fine and I would have got paid to study. Didn't know that was an option. Sometimes our teachers don't point out all the options- so we stick to tradition routes to garner useless prestige. Lucky I studied in the U.K. & don't meet the repayment threshold yet :)

[@helena2696]

Major does matter not a degree

[@brigidspencer5123]

Hindsight is 20/20!

[@user-03-gsa3]

Interesting

[@luismisanmartin98]

This is extremely useful advice. I think universities should encourage graduates to experience industry for a while to make sure that if they return to university to do a PhD is because they really want to, and not because it's the path of least resistance after graduating.

[@NikhilJacob]

Hi Roostervane,

[@phdillusionandreality]

Can I use your video on my page? Pls confirm if it is copyrighted

[@tvrtkokotromanic1470]

To me personally, with no intent to hurt anyone's feelings, it seems just like you said "i regret my Bachelor, Master and PhD, because i feel like 7 or 8 years behind other people in life, and i could have been 8 years ahead in being world class plumber or whatever". That said, hearing your statement of regretting PhD i can only come to conclusion that you actually do not enjoy your profession, whatever it might be.

[@dontran391]

I have mixed feelings about my PhD. Both feelings of regret & feelings of pride. But it's actually 70% regret I got a PhD Degree & 30% of feeling proud I have a PhD Degree...