Livre d'Or

I had a fairly good Ph.D. experience (in the sciences), which I know is pretty rare. There definitely was a lot of stress involved, but it was the kind that made me grow and develop as a person, rather than the kind that smashes you flat (that was my postdoc experience). Having a supportive advisor made a big difference, as did being a little older than the average grad student. My postdoctoral experience made me give up on an academic career and now, fifteen years later, I have no regrets at all. My current job is still in the sciences, and yet I have things like HOBBIES now.