I am sorry Richmond. I typed your name incorrectly.

Well its a proof because you admit that there are many academics who do actually destroy other people's careers.

I do not have any trouble with my current supervisor but have come accross people (academics) who tried their best to destroy other students' careers. I myself had to deal with one such lunatic during my masters at a very reputable school. I know several students who were the victims of academics.

Richardson,
You are right. People like these exist outside the academia too.

Richmond,
Thats so typical of an academic. If a student does something teacher does not like, the teacher has the right to destroy his/her career. I have nothing else to prove to you. Your entire post is a proof in itself.


dee2005,
Yes I am studying for a PhD.

Nothings up. I just said what is true.

I am not surprised to see some budding academics being hurt by truth.

I have seen several academics destroy the careers of their students for small and petty reasons.
Once an academic turns against a student, he or she will make sure that the student does not succeed in his/her chosen field.
They will do everything in their power to destroy a student's career.

Your project and interests are what matters and not the size or reputation.

Do employers prefer hiring people with usual PhD compared to the ones with publications based PhD?

Is a PhD on the basis of publications same as an hon. PhD?

'I'm told she was 'well liked' as a student in the Department.'

What about the unlucky lot like myself (the ones who were not so 'well liked')?

I know that its almost impossible to score a job in academia without a PhD. But what are the chances of getting a job in an organization (commercial or non-profit) conducting research if a person has some quality publications but no PhD?

Is it possible to be a successful researcher (engineering/science/arts/medicine) without getting a PhD?

Are there good researchers who do not hold the formal PhDs (considered necessary for a career in research)?

I know a couple of guys who got two PhDs (one was actually working on the second a couple of years back and must have finished by now).

Thanks DanB.

Do I have to attach my resume when I initially enquire about PhD's and financial aid?

Thanks for the help
Metal