I passed my PhD Viva and other Life Updates

TL;DR

The content is about the creator's life after completing their PhD, discussing their plans for post-doctorate research, career prospects, and updates on their business and YouTube channel.

Transcript

now that I'm finished my PhD am I going to continue doing research am I going to do a postdoc what are my post PhD career plans hello everyone and welcome back to my channel today's video is going to be a life update post PhD via post becoming a doctor telling you some updates about what has been going on in my life in the last couple of months and... Read More

Key Insights

• ✍️ The creator plans to make videos about their VIA experience, thesis writing, and research insights.
• 💦 Flexibility and the ability to work on various research projects are more appealing to the creator than a traditional postdoc position.
• 💗 The creator's business has grown, but profitability is still a challenge.
• 🥡 The creator is taking acting classes and exploring opportunities in the field.
• 🤳 Anxiety and self-image shifting have been challenges in the post-PhD period.
• ❓ Counseling has been helpful for the creator in managing these difficulties.
• 🥳 The creator enjoys the slower pace and separation between day and night during the winter months.

Questions & Answers

Q: What updates did the creator provide about their YouTube channel after completing their PhD?

The creator will continue providing advice for PhD students and plans to make videos about the VIA process and thesis writing. They aim to be consistent with their content and have three months worth of informative videos planned.

Q: What are the creator's post-PhD research plans?

Instead of pursuing a postdoc position, the creator wants to be loosely attached to research and work on projects as they come up. They desire flexibility and the ability to work on different ideas and projects without being tied to a single project.

Q: What are the updates on the creator's business?

The business has grown, with an increase in students and revenue. While the business is not yet profitable enough to pay the creator, they are working on solidifying their position and securing long-term commitment.

Q: How has the creator's lecturing experience been going?

The creator is in their second year of lecturing and feels more confident in the classroom. They are teaching three days a week, have dissertation students, and face challenges when failing students due to the additional work involved.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The creator has completed their PhD via and passed their viva, officially becoming Dr. Kira.

• They plan on continuing to provide advice for PhD students on their YouTube channel and discussing the VIA process through multiple upcoming videos.

• The creator will be taking on a part-time research assistant role, focusing on flexible research projects rather than a postdoc position.