Week 260, Day 1812.
An update on my life.
I did it. I really did it. It is official. A hardcopy of the thesis has been printed and certificate of award received. I still can’t get my head around the fact that I am genuinely done (minus the journal papers I still need to write, but we won’t focus on those right now...). I don’t think reality will set in until my graduation, which should take place in January.
Post-PhD life is like breathing in crisp, fresh, early-autumn air. I feel like I can breathe again, deeply, despite the challenges of a new job and an ongoing painful reality of not being able see my family, cause ya know, Russia.
I am now an Operations Manager at my company (!!!), which although REALLY overwhelming (I have A LOT to learn), is also extremely exciting and feels like the right fit. I am so glad to be back in industry.
Anyway, at one point there will be a last post on this blog, probably just after my graduation. I will however keep it live and my intention is to turn it into a book someday.
Thank you all for being here with me. ✨
Dr Doronina
Photos: Thesis and certificate. I did it. I really did it. Source: Phone camera.