Some parents expect their kids to give up their future for them; we always thought it should be the other way around. In a perfect world, no one would make any sacrifices, and everyone would live their perfect, dream lives. In reality, sacrifices are necessary, especially for the people you love. People give up some …
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PhD student is forced to thank his university in his thesis, uses the acknowledgment section to vent years of frustration and get the last word: ‘They taught me how to do it without them’
Is there a more satisfying form of revenge than following the rules exactly as written? I have to admit that this is probably one of my favorite kinds of petty revenge. Not because anyone got hurt or because there was some dramatic confrontation, but because it was so carefully executed. The university insisted on being …
Seguir leyendo PhD student is forced to thank his university in his thesis, uses the acknowledgment section to vent years of frustration and get the last word: ‘They taught me how to do it without them’
PhD student lives with her friend and pays $200/mo for a room, but refuses to clean because she doesn’t “own” the house: ‘I think living nearly rent-free should inspire some level of communal care’
Despite the seriously discounted roommate rent, this entitled PhD student didn’t feel like she had to pull her weight with household chores. Why? Because she didn’t technically or legally own the house, her friend did. Roommates are supposed to shoulder the burden of household chores like dishes, vacuuming, cleaning the toilets, scrubbing the shower, and …
Seguir leyendo PhD student lives with her friend and pays $200/mo for a room, but refuses to clean because she doesn’t “own” the house: ‘I think living nearly rent-free should inspire some level of communal care’
Brother decides last-minute to join sibling’s PhD graduation celebration abroad, complains when he has to pay for accommodation: ‘He took my spot in the already-booked Airbnb’
Why is it so hard for siblings to be fair? A brother decided at the last minute that he would fly abroad to celebrate his sibling’s PhD graduation celebration; however, because he was so late in deciding, everything was already booked. Instead of figuring out his own accommodation and flights, he stole his brother’s spot …
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62-year-old dad scolds 16-year-old daughter for buying a $60 hoodie with her own money because he’s unemployed and getting his PhD: ‘Seriously, in our financial state?’
It’s her money, she should be able to do what she wants with it. Teenagers are not known for making the best financial decisions. Famously, when I was 17, I commissioned a wig maker to create a wig that resembled the hairdo of the most famous real estate agent in my hometown. I don’t remember …
Seguir leyendo 62-year-old dad scolds 16-year-old daughter for buying a $60 hoodie with her own money because he’s unemployed and getting his PhD: ‘Seriously, in our financial state?’
Extended family insist on attending 30-year-old’s doctoral graduation in Miami, shun her when she refuses to pay for their accommodation: ‘I was on the naughty list for canceling [the] vacation’
A graduation should be a time for family to celebrate together, but that isn’t always the case. Much like other big events, like weddings or welcoming a new baby, this change in a phase of life can be the ideal circumstances for old resentments and arguments to resurface—or for entirely new ones to be created. …
Seguir leyendo Extended family insist on attending 30-year-old’s doctoral graduation in Miami, shun her when she refuses to pay for their accommodation: ‘I was on the naughty list for canceling [the] vacation’
30+ Science Memes for STEM Folks With Huge Brains
I feel like there is a false dichotomy between STEM people and Humanities people. What about architects? That uses both the left and right sides of your brain. Or filmmakers who have to know about how lenses work as well as how to tell a story. Or people on Reddit who are regular contributors to …
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30+ STEM Memes for Science Nerds and Math Aficionados
It seems as though when you’re a kid, you’re slotted into one of two groups pretty early on. Either you show a slight aptitude for reading, writing, or art, and boom you’re an arts kid. Or you’re slightly better at math and science and boom, you’re a STEM kid. That early designation goes on to …
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25+ Memes From PhD Students Burning the Candle at Both Ends
There’s a reason PhDs are impressive— they take a heck of a lot of time and work. Not only do you have to do at least 4 years of higher education just to be able to start, but you’ve got a significant chunk of years in front of you too. It’s a time commitment for …
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24 College Level Memes That Have a BA Degree in LOLs
Are you a college grad with that post-college sad? Then let these memes make you glad! (I got a BA so I could write that sentence…)