PhD

That's a real achievement! 

I'm in my first year of a PhD researching autistic characterisation in crime fiction. It is an awful lot of work, and I've had so many doubts throughout the application process, after being accepted, and then since I started. The induction was incredibly challenging - I almost quit at that point because I really wondered if I could hack the social aspects of it, but everyone is being very supportive.

I'm loving the work though and finding it very engaging- I completely lose track of time.  Long way to go yet, but I've put all thoughts of quitting out of my head.

If it's something you're passionate about then go for it. Even getting accepted is an achievement, particularly on a prestigious PhD programme.

I know there's a few people on the board who have already completed a PhD and they'll probably be able to tell you more about whether they think it's ultimately been worth it.

Thanks for your response, and congrats to you for starting! Great work.

I found masters quite a challenge, but that was prediagnsis and now feel more myself erm though I'm still not sure who that is, to be able to even consider a PhD. But I guess if you don't try...

Thanks for your response, and congrats to you for starting! Great work.

I found masters quite a challenge, but that was prediagnsis and now feel more myself erm though I'm still not sure who that is, to be able to even consider a PhD. But I guess if you don't try...