Been extremely negative for the past few weeks. Maybe it is the stress getting to me - from having to re-do experiments and tons of other work to do. I have gotten to the state which I can even fall asleep on the train while standing (and nearly falling down each time). Too many unknowns at work and too little time to iron them out. Oh well. I think the scope of my project is a little too wide anyway. From now on, I shall just do whatever I can and worry less. 5 weeks more to judgement.
Talked to VW again. Surprisingly bumped into her on my way to lunch. Somehow, I think we are on the same boat, just different stages. She has graduated, I am graduating. Both looking at post-graduating studies as a possible future. I have been advised multiple times not to jump straight into further studies but to take time to see the industry and, amid the rush for results, have become withdrawn from laboratory work. She has experienced one month of of a postgraduate student's life and was starting to feel the amount of uncertainty is a little too much for comfort. While I have can take a break from research without significant repercussion, she has to repay her scholarship if she wants out. Just mumbling this out since the decision is hers and I cannot help her much. I got experienced people to talk to her already. I guess the ball is in her court now.
Ah yes. Valentine's Day tomorrow. A dreadful day for me. Shall hide in laboratory and not go out unless necessary.
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