u/Deep_Investment7483

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You don't have to do this.

I'm a little concerned by how much of this subreddit is just bad mouthing academia. I understand doing a PhD is a lot of work and can be stressful at times. I understand the need to vent. But also keep some perspective here... You don't have to do this. You get to do this. If you really hate it, (not just having a bad day but actually hate it) leave. There is no status or money at the end of this tunnel. You aren't a loser for deciding to do something else with your life. But stop talking about our institutions of higher learning as if they are some hopelessly corrupt hellhole just because it isn't a good fit for you. Academia is incredibly valuable for our culture as a whole and there gets to be a point where unreflective sniveling damages the reputation these institutions have with the general public.

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u/Deep_Investment7483 — 10 days ago