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YeGoblynQueenne
on Aug 6, 2022
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Abolish the PhD (2016)
Do you mean a TA? I've done some TA'ing work, yes, but mostly marking and invigilating.
selimthegrim
on Aug 6, 2022
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No, instructor of record for a class who tells TAs what to do, draws up syllabus and exams, etc.
YeGoblynQueenne
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No, I've never done that :)
Why are you asking?
selimthegrim
on Aug 6, 2022
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I’m just saying academia has a customer service side too.
YeGoblynQueenne
on Aug 6, 2022
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Oh. Sure, I know. I enjoyed my PhD and the freedom I found during it but I think this is not even very common for PhD students. I was lucky in having the right supervisor.
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