If they don't give me feedback within a month (assuming I actually need it to progress) then I'll surely remind them.
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Replying to @Research_Tim @o_guest and
When I don't need the feedback I usually won't ask for it. When I do, I'll ask and state the purpose and how urgent it is.
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Replying to @Research_Tim @o_guest and
Maybe this is also partly a cultural difference? PhD students in the Netherlands have a stronger position than elsewhere, I believe.
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Replying to @Research_Tim @o_guest and
Yes, think NL quite diff academic culture. More 'flat' structure/culture, egalitarian & direct communication. Similar experience in Canada.
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @Research_Tim and
Though should add, at international institute so culture is mixed. Much may depend on indiv pref/styles. Clear communication is key indeed.
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @Research_Tim and
That's really all I'm advocating for: clear communication that is instigated very early on by the supervisor
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Replying to @Julie_B92 @Research_Tim and
I agree. Admittedly, I'm also still learning. PIs (including myself) may sometimes not be aware what is left implicit.
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Replying to @IrisVanRooij @Research_Tim and
See also: my repeated calls for PIs to get actual management training
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Replying to @Julie_B92 @IrisVanRooij and
Yeah that would be great. Too many things are left up to chance / we just assume everyone can do it.
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Replying to @Research_Tim @Julie_B92 and
Sometimes there's a lot of professional development stuff like that, you just need to ask HR. Not that this is a perfect solution as the
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people who ask tend to be the kind already on the right path.
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Replying to @o_guest @Research_Tim and
(yep) Worth noting some inst have aids that can help foster a convo early on to set a good working relationship: https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/innovations/bestpractices/Pages/Section-1--Introduction.aspx …
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