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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was two years into my PhD program before I realized politics, not academics, determines who gets a PhD. So I completely changed my approach, spent less time on research and more an schmoozing, and graduated. My much smarter colleagues are still ABD. I now interview PhDs for jobs in the Commerce Dept. and always ask them what was their most important quality that allowed them to attain a PhD. They usually answer "commitment" or "intelligence" at first but, within a couple of minutes, admit that 'playing the game' mattered more than anything. Sad but true. Glad this is anonymous.[/quote] Yes!!! This is true! Also true about getting jobs---you could be the smartest one in the room, but if you don't have drinks with the right people or get invited to their houses, you won't be put forward for a job. You may apply for that job, but be backed for it.[/quote]
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