Getting what you came for
by Peters, Robert L. · first published 1997
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These are really solid interviews. For those considering a PhD, I would also recommend "Getting What You Came For"[1]. When my mother was considering getting her PhD, I bought it for her -- and also read it myself as someone who aspired to get a PhD. My mom loved the book (and did indeed get her PhD, a requirement…
on “Should I Get a Ph.D.?” ↗I recently bought, read, and took detailed notes on what, on Amazon at least, appears to be the most respected book about getting a PhD and the reality of how hard it is: http://peterc.org/pedia/getting-what-you-came-for/ .. My notes will only inspire, it's a book well worth buying.
on “Ask HN: Is a phD a good way to focus & motivate you?” ↗I really appreciate guides like these, particularly because I'm preparing for graduate school myself. Another really helpful read was "Getting What You Came For" by Robert Peters. He walks through the entire Ph.D. process and describes a pipeline that can knock a 7 year program to 4 or 5 and a 5 year program to 3 or 4. That time saved would be incredibly valuable.…
on “So long, and thanks for the Ph.D.” ↗I read the book "Getting what you came for" before starting my PhD and took that to heart for graduating. It basically argued one does not need to do their best work during their PhD as that's the start of one's career. What made me sad was after…
on “How to graduate your PhD when you have no hope” ↗Anyone seriously interested in this line of enquiry might find my summary of "Getting What You Came For," one of the most popular "getting a PhD" guides, interesting: http://peterc.org/pedia/getting-what-you-came-for/
on “Getting started as a PhD student” ↗