Do you feel stuck in your research field?

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Many researchers, scholars, and professors experience feelings of being stuck in their chosen fields, often regretting their academic decisions. This sentiment extends to industry professionals who may feel their educational background does not align with their career satisfaction. The discussion highlights the importance of self-study and adaptability in achieving career fulfillment, emphasizing that it is never too late to pivot from one's original path. Participants express a desire for more time to explore various interests, particularly in complex fields like mathematics.

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  • Awareness of the emotional aspects of career choices
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  • Explore strategies for effective self-study and skill acquisition
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Does any researcher/scholar/professor here ever feel stuck with the field they have chosen to pursue? Do you ever feel it's too late to switch or regret not choosing something else while studying?
 
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YES.

The situation like that can be just as bad in industry.
 
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No, not really, but I do regret that one life time is not enough to learn everything I find interesting, even when just considering mathematics, let alone everything else. So, I hope for immortality (without dementia) or reincarnation (into a reasonably intelligent life form).
 
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I couldn't find a job I enjoy with what I graduated, so I self studied and made a successful career change with some luck. I do wish I chose something different in University but there was no way to know.
 
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