1/ Related to this, I think that's why #phdlife / #phdchat is such a strong community. Doing a phd (or a post doc) generally involves moving to a place that leaves your closest friends -- the ones that you have accumulated deep experiences with -- behind.https://twitter.com/generativist/status/1133774426141364225 …
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2/ But, it is very hard to build new relationships like that as an adult. The experiences tend to be much, much shallower and professional. And, you're just starved for time, so they're too few and far between.
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3/ That's why I really liked this earnest tweet yesterday. People who you interact with frequently and who share promiscuously in a way that reduces distance and boundaries... ...you do weave yourself into their lives. https://twitter.com/Nicole_Cliffe/status/1133550536567902208 …
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4/ The idea of that type of relationship acting as a substitute makes me a bit sad and I want to reflexively reject it. But, it is a type of relationship so maybe I need to chill.
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It is a bit sad. But the alternative usually isn’t “stronger in-person relationships”; it’s as like to be “nothing.” …don’t ask me how I know.
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