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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 09:59 PM Original message |
Thinking of taking the plunge: Can I start a family AND do PhD work... |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
1. NO! |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Wow. |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
2. for comparison |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. I understand. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
5. My daughter killed my PhD. |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
6. My sister says yes, with reservations.... |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
7. I got my PhD prior to having children. |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 02:37 AM Response to Reply #7 |
18. How old were you when you finished your PhD? n/t |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 07:36 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. 28 |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 11:12 AM Response to Reply #20 |
27. I'm 31. I wish I were 28, or the decision would be a bit easier... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. it doesn't sound very realistic |
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TrogL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 02:42 AM Response to Reply #8 |
19. easy to control baby? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 04:24 PM Response to Reply #19 |
33. re read my post again, trogl -- it zipped over your head :-) |
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nosillies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 04:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
32. This is such a good point. You'll never know the temperament of |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 04:28 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. i myself screamed nonstop for pretty much the first 5 yrs |
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liontamer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 11:02 PM Response to Original message |
9. it depends on how good your support system is |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 09:09 AM Response to Reply #9 |
22. that's very true |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
10. I have a couple of friends who swear grad school was the perfect time |
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StellaBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 12:35 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. a former prof gave me this advice when I was talking with her |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
11. My advice would be to get your PhD first and then think about |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 12:40 AM Response to Reply #11 |
14. That is terrific advice. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
13. no you cant |
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Viking12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
15. Been there done that. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. |
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gkdmaths (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 01:32 AM Response to Original message |
16. Im so glad you asked this question |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 02:36 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Actually my husband was instrumental to helping me complete my MA... |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
21. I have a friend who did that (with twins). |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
23. I would NOT think so. |
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Orangepeel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
24. it depends on what do you want to do with your doctorate |
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GalleryGod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
25. In a word........ |
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JackDragna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
26. Are you crazy? |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
28. It Depends |
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naturalselection (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
29. I guess I will be one of the few that says |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 05:35 PM Response to Reply #29 |
36. Well this IS something to consider... |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
30. In my career in college/university financial aid, I have counseled |
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LaraMN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
31. Can you be the kind of parent your child deserves, while you |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-28-06 05:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. Lara... that's what I told my husband last night when we were talking... |
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