We had a student like that in our department a couple years back (and a few of those advisors) and I think that what finally knocked her into shape was a really crappy year on the market. She got a TON of interviews, but not one offer. I think the experience cut her down to size and she realized that ego might not be the way to go.
I hate ego, and a.somethings, but most of all, I just don't have any respect for those people who just end up mini-mes of their advisors - academically, socially, politically, etc. (While in some disciplines, that might be expected, mine's one that rewards innovation and creativity).
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Posted by fraud, in denim to academicsecret at 9/17/2006 12:23:05 PM
