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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went for psychology but never finished my dissertation because life/kids got in the way. It’s a huge regret. I am still close friends with my classmates. There was no backstabbing at all. These are weird comments. Decades later in my early 50s  I’m thinking of going back because I want to work as a clinical psychologist. However I have to start the PhD all over. I’ve been home for 20 years with kids and can see working for 20 after graduating. I wouldn’t assume someone older is doing it for a hobby or has nothing to contribute. The big obstacle is getting academic references 20-25 years out of school.  [/quote]

People have shared stories of abusive Ph.D situation and you are discounting them and calling them "weird." You assume because you had a good experience, that must be the norm and there is something wrong with those who faced abuse even though it's almost a cliche to hear about taking advantage of Ph.D. students. and treat them poorly. Perhaps it is best you don't go back and get that degree and practice. You are minimizing and discounting people's stories and showing no empathy. Those are not qualities people look for in a clinical psychologist.[/quote]

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