DO I REGRET DOING A PHD AND BECOMING A PROFESSOR? 

My dad was able to spend so much time with us because he was in academia. I remember as a child my dad would be home at 4pm to make sure we were doing home work, he would shower us and make sure we were in PJs. Mum had a regular job. My dad was flexible enough to take us to doc, optical and pediatric appointments. As an adult I treasure my dad's presence. Of course my mum was avaliable but my African dad played a huge role in his kids lives and this was in the 90s. Thank God for his choice of work.

I love Academia, Teaching and Research ❤️

The singing about Kaoshi is going to make me sign up LOL! lOVE YOU ANN, your transparency and fun personality is so cool.

Yay! You’re back. I hope you are well rested.

Thank you for this honesty!

Great video Ann.

You make so much sense when you speak and I love your sincerity.

Nice to have you back Prof !

I love this so so so much! I really want to go into academia. Thank you Ann

Dr. Ann, I love you! This video is you taking the words out of my mouth. Everyone keeps saying do a Phd and I keep saying why? I don't care about being called a Dr. I don't want to be called a Dr. I don't care about getting a PHD.

Dr Ann, thank you!

Thank you for this video! I have spent the last one year asking myself if I want to do a PhD or just keep working. My mother definitely gets in my head about this decision.

The fact that I can even watch your videos while on research makes academia sweet for me.

Wow amazing, I really love your views, and engagement. You said the right thing though. Having time for family and friends is very paramount. Thanks Ann, Cyril Azubuine likes your videos

Thanks for your insights. I agree that in certain industries, having a PhD could help marginally in securing higher wages. Also, agreed that Money is not everything, and Time is.

The Monday dread was a real thing for me. Just completed a 1yr internship program after medical school. I think i would prefer a more flexible work schedule with a comfortable pay for sure 💯💯 looking at doing an MSc and then phD in Molecular genetics and going into research and that’s why i’m here! I’m from Nigeria as well. Thank you for these videos. They’re super helpful 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Dr. Ann.... How I've missed you. Trust you and your lovely family are well Thank you very much for the video

Thank you, Dr Amuta. I'd take flexibility over money any day, any time. I love research, teaching and all the highs and lows that with come with it and I will keep searching for a PhD to achieve my dream of being a college professor.

Dr Ann thank you for your Video and God bless you with your Husband.

Long time Dr Ann😊

I have had all the time for so long, I think I will work for the tech. company and make more money. Welldone Dr. Ann

I worked with Amazon for 3 months and quit. If Ann is talking about Amazon I totally understand. I work at a different tech company now and it’s not as crazy. Love you Internet Anty Ann

The same reasons, work-life balance, family free time and open-ended studies, is exactly why I went into my program. I enjoy academia and the flexibility cannot be found in corporate positions!! I love it!!

Makes sense. Money is not everything. I would love a flexible job with a good quality of life. I believe in living life physically, mentally, socially and so on. If I had the opportunity to chose between the options you had, I would chose academic

Hey Dr. Ann. Thanks for the beautiful video. It's enlightening. Till forever, I will choose my time and flexibility over money, and that's why I look forward to going into academia. But I'd like to enquire, if this time and flexibility come at a particular level of your career in academia, maybe when you already have a Ph.D. in your field, or does it comes in generally with academia? I would also like to know if one can have such time and flexibility while pursuing a doctoral program - Like, is it flexible enough for a woman and nurse a child?

Yes!! I love sending money through kaoshi! They have very good exchange rates!

I love research, I volunteer to help masters students in the lab even as I prepare to apply for grad schools but I prefer to work in the lab and discuss ideas with like minds and not just moving to academia.

New sub here! Love your channel. I am currently working in tech and looking into PHD programs for the reasons you mentioned. I’m concerned when I become a mom I won’t have time as I work 10+ days M-F. Do you have any suggestions on people applying to PHD with only work experience but no research? I’ve heard getting a masters (in my case 2nd masters due to different field) is the best route. Thank you for sharing your journey 💖

Ohhh! I've just realised that my comment got deleted because of community guidelines violation. Please Dr, make a video on VISA INTERVIEW. From Zaria, we say THANK YOUUUU.

I already work in a Tech company dear Dr. Ann. I love the challenges, I love how we get to expand our ideas and deliver more... I love it here. For me really it's not the pay... I'm just passionate about what I do... I love how deeply you broke it down as regards applying for a PhD or not. For me really... I think getting professional certificates after Master's degree in the areas of ones career path is best, going for seminars and fellowship etc. Helps too. Thanks once again... You would have done well in Tech coz you have what it takes 🙂

Your struggle in Academia is great and as a Ghanaian I am really inspired. In 2011 I applied to Hampton University for Graduate Studies even after paying 35 US Dollars they did not want to accept me for the Degree. 10 years after Hampton University is still tough to get in, Can you advice me about the Hampton University since you live in the United States of America.

Miss you , Dr. Ann. Where have you been? I'm patiently waiting for my decision from graduate school for spring 2022

Hello. I love ur video. U said something about karoshi. Is it possible to transfer money to a university admission board in Sweden to pay for admission which is above 100 dollar. Nigeria is not allowed to make payment above $100...

Hello Dr.Ann, I’m a Nigerian looking to undergo a post graduate program in Canada. I came across your insightful RU-vid videos of how to structure CV’s and write statement of interest. I’ve been really unsure about these two document for many weeks, but after the videos, I had some illumination. Can I humbly ask that you review these two documents for me after I have written them so I’m sure I’m on the right track please. I will deeply appreciate this a lot if you accept. I’ll wait on your kind response.

Hi Mrs. Ann, please is possible to get an admission as a polytechnic graduate to a graduate school for Masters in the United States of America ?

I love my time ooo. Nothing is worth my life, and time is the fundamental unit of life.

Is it possible a student having MSc can do job in academia?

I love being in control of my time, not someone bossing me around. This is because I love traveling and I have a goal of traveling to at least two-third of the countries of the world in my life time, so i can wake up one morning and decide to embark on a holiday without having to wait for permission. So If I have the opportunity in the academia, I will grab it. Speaking of academia, am applying to a graduate program in a Canadian university, I don't know if you can spare some of your time to review my one page "statement of research interest" and my CV. I will be glad if you can help me on this. Please if you can do this, drop your email so that I can forward to you. Thanks in anticipation...

I like flexibility, but I also like the money. So I'll take the flexible job and run a side business. I loooooove being in charge of my time, even as a single person

Damn! Money pls...😂😂Time flexibility is the best.

Hey Dr Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, longest time You just went MIA, what happened?

Mmmmh! Hard choice! I would love the 3* pay cheque but time and flexibility is invaluable....so yes! Academia wins🎊🎉

Do you work more than 40 hours per week? Many professors say they work more than 40 hours a week.

I do agree that getting a PhD is not really worth it because time is limited. It is much better than get a Masters Degree to enable Ghana and Africa to prosper in our globe.

I prefer academia....I so much like my time and flexibility

I love watching your videos and I've really learnt so much in so little time. Can you do me a huge favour? I need your advice on a personal issue that is bothering me. Can I get your email address so I could send you a mail if you don't mind. Thank you

I prefer flexibility and time to money.

Dr. Ann, how are you? Please reply to my email. Thanks