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I've often heard that pursuing a PhD in the USA, particularly in STEM, can be mentally, physically, and financially demanding, with years of research, uncertainty, and isolation. But how worthwhile is it in the long run?

What career opportunities and financial prospects does a STEM PhD actually offer, both in academia and industry? Does the long-term payoff justify the sacrifices?

More importantly, would you leave behind a decent, relatively comfortable life in Bangladesh, including a stable family business, to start over in North America for a PhD? Would you consider it a worthwhile investment in your future, or would you rather build on what you already have?

I'd love to hear honest perspectives, especially from current PhD students and graduates from Bangladesh. Thank you!

Hello Dhakabashi!

Can anybody suggest me some outlets or any specific location to buy turf boots for playing football? Previously i bought from an online store, but it wore out quickly after a few matches.

Also how's Bata's newly launched turf boots? I've seen some ads online, if anybody has used them already, please drop down a brief review.

Thanks for ur time and attention!

Hello dear redditors! Lately I’ve been questioning whether pursuing a CS degree is truly worth it for me at this point of time.

Because I absolutely am not liking it, the university, the environment, tbf I'm not getting along with it. I genuinely enjoy learning, creating, building ideas, and exploring things on my own terms. But the more I continue this degree, the more disconnected I feel from who i genuinely am and what i want to become.

A few reasons i feel that way;

-The curriculum feels heavily outdated compared to the tools, technologies, and skills currently being used in the industry.

-Most of my energy goes into surviving assessments, exams, deadlines, and academic pressure rather than actually learning practical skills.

-and because of that pressure, I barely get time to focus on things I truly want to explore, whether that’s learning modern skills, experimenting with ideas, or trying small business ventures of my own.

-The job market already feels extremely uncertain, especially in Bangladesh. A degree no longer guarantees stability the way it once did.

-With AI advancing this fast, I honestly wonder what the future of entry-level jobs will even look like in the next 5–10 years.

So recently I’ve been asking myself wether Would it be wiser to continue forcing myself through a path that drains me mentally, or take a break and try building something on my own while I still have the time, support, and flexibility to experiment? (I'm 23 btw)

My father somewhat supports the idea of exploring alternatives, while my mother strongly suggests I should finish the degree first.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐢 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞. 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 (𝐎𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟) 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝟗–𝟓 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Currently I'm living a pretty simple lifestyle. I don’t chase extravagance. I care more about peace of mind, meaningful work, and having ownership over my time and life, which matters more than anything to me.

At the same time, I also understand that dropping out or taking a break comes with risks such as Career uncertainty, Social pressure, Possibility of regret later etc.

So I’m genuinely trying to think realistically and long-term here not emotionally.

For those who’ve been through similar thoughts, Would you prioritize finishing the degree first for security, or take the risk early and try building something independently while young?

So I’d really like to hear from people who have

-Taken unconventional paths,

-Dropped out or taken academic breaks

-Pursued business/self-employment instead of corporate careers

-Or even completed their degree despite feeling disconnected from it

Looking back now, what decision are you grateful you made and why?

Thanks for your time and attention!

Hello redditors,

Being a great football enthusiast myself since childhood, I've been thinking lately that We have so many football fans around us, people who follow club football regularly, stay up late for matches, argue over tactics, debate players, and genuinely feel the game.

But most of the time, all of that stays limited to:

-Comment sections.

-Small friend circles.

-Random online threads

So I was wondering…What if there was a dedicated community (maybe a Discord server or group) for football enthusiasts in Dhaka?

A place where people could:

_Discuss football tactics and match analysis

-Talk about club football regularly (UCL nights, league games, also the FIFA WC is imminent.)

-Share our opinions, insights, and different perspectives in a respectable manner,

- and obviously some healthy, non-toxic banter!!

-Also, we could Occasionally organize casual meetups or football sessions,

- i thought it might be a good idea to connect with like-minded people who actually care about this beautiful game and it could be a great source of leisure in a city like Dhaka.

Not something overly serious or formal just a chill space for people who enjoy football beyond surface-level hype, that's it.

The main goal would be To build genuine connections through a shared passion.

Also please feel free to share if u guys have anything better to add on, Thank u very much for ur time and attention.

N.B: Is it just me who thinks Arsenal might surprise everyone by winning this UCL? 👀

The reason I've gotten this wild hunch is, honestly they defend really well in low blocks, i mean let's be honest guys, it would be really tough for teams like PSG or Bayern to score goals but not concede against teams like Arsenal bcz their play style mostly relies on fast transition of the play with a mentality of outscoring the opponents which leaves their defence wide open and thanks to Mr. Arteta who knows very well how to exploit it. But in some part of my heart i really hope they get thrashed man!

Hello everyone,

N.B: First of all, I'm sorry for taking ur valuable time as it's gonna be a long post.

Lately, I’ve been questioning everything.. life, purpose, societal norms, the usual “get a job, get married, settle down” script… and honestly, I don’t know where I stand anymore nor what i should do further.

A brief about myself:

-23 years old, male

-Ambivert (can be social, but also enjoy being alone)

--Friendly, open minded, and mostly laid back.

-I Prefer to avoid unnecessary drama or complications.

--I like doing my own things household chores, cleaning, sometimes cooking

--Currently pursuing my bachelor’s (1 year left)

--Doing well academically, but not really enjoying what I study

-Not sure if I want to build a career in this field

So fast forward, Recently i found out that I have inherited some assets from my grandfather(he made a will) worth around 5 crore BDT. Some of it also generates good amount of rental income. Also, I have a stable place to live, so, no immediate survival worries.

The main issues: -I feel like I haven’t truly “found myself” yet

-No specific goals, or I don’t know what I’m passionate about.

-I want to explore life, try different things, understand myself better.

-I value genuine human connections, but they feel rare these days.

-The typical 9–5 job, marriage and settle down with responsibilities kinda life doesn’t feel like something I want right now.

-Also to get a better understanding about me, i had some savings from a small venture, and out of a whim/ burnout i abandoned my semester exams and gone out with backpack on a solo tour just bcz i felt like "Kaya pata kal Ho na Ho" XD, i later realized it was an absurd and immature decision but at some point of my heart i felt really good about myself.

So moving forward with the real dilemma, -Part of me wants to stay in Bangladesh because I have stability, familiarity, and a safety net

-Another part of me wants to leave and explore the world, experience different cultures, and grow as a person( again might sound naive)

But the catch is:

-I think I might be a bit homesick by nature

-whenever i stayed away for too long out of home, i felt it.

-At the same time, staying here sometimes feels limiting due to uncertainty, social pressures, and overall environment.

So here I am asking, Should I stay in Bangladesh and try to build something here? Or should I take the risk, go abroad, and explore while I still can?

I'm Not looking for perfect answers just honest perspectives, experiences, or even hard truths.

I really appreciate ur time and attention, thanks a lot! Buen día!!