u/wheelsnipecelly23

While I recognize there are truly abusive advisors, there are so many posts here by graduate students who are upset that their advisors judge them on the quality of their work without taking other factors into account. The reality is that your advisor is there to advise you on the scientific aspects of your work not to help you navigate life more broadly. We are simply not trained to provide you with mental health support or to help you navigate your non-academic issues. Similarly, if you are being paid to work on a grant than your lack of progress has a direct impact on your advisor and their career as well.