frustrated_phd

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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   The author is CEO of Ezetap[1] which appears to be a fintech startup in India. The last few paragraphs really seem speculative. How are fintech startups like Simple and others are doing? [1] http://site.ezetap.com/
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   India’s fintech revolution is primed to put banks out of business(techcrunch.com)

   1 points by frustrated_phd 10y ago|2 comments
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   Thanks! I am currently thinking of taking a break and come back to the program with a fresh perspective. I have faith in future me, I just need to find him ;)
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   I am confident that my profile is employable. However, in terms of current status in the PhD program, I am about to finish my first year in the PhD program. I think as compared to other PhD students, I am a bit hesitant to put myself in the
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   > Can you apply for a STEM extension now? Unfortunately, I can not. I spoke with our international student advisor and it appears that I cannot get STEM extension. I need to be in post-OPT phase to get a STEM extension which I forfeited
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   I have used up my previous F1-OPT (post completion) to do be a research assistant with my current advisor. I could do a pre-completion OPT but as per the website you linked me to: "If the student chooses to engage in pre-completion OPT
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   I am aware of the "imposter syndrome" and other vagaries of academic life. I seek advice from colleagues, speak freely to my advisor and I am honest about how I feel about my current situation. This is going on for about a year no
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   I asked to a few friends in India and I am under the impression that it will be very much difficult if not impossible to earn required money. From whatever little understanding I have of Indian companies - it seems like startups tend to giv
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   by frustrated_phd 10y ago

   It was more of a _I give up_ kind of comment. The 5 years of the program will certainly define me to a large extent, if not completely.
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    by frustrated_phd 10y ago

    I guess this is it then... the end :'(
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    Ask HN: F1 student stuck in a CS-PhD program. How do I get a job?

    5 points by frustrated_phd 10y ago|18 comments