13 months into research program, thinking of dropping out?

Graduate School
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<p>13 months into the program. paid about 4k in fees already. i cant get any degree until 3 years have passed (then i could get a mphil) and its much longer for the phd which i have no intention of getting.</p>

<p>what should i do?</p>

<p>part of me wants to quit now. another half says its best to get the mphil and then leave.</p>

<p>help!</p>

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<p>If you are only one year into the program, and you are unhappy, you might as well quit now. Don’t fall prey to the sunk cost fallacy - the idea that because you’ve already spent money you might as well spend MORE money or time on something you don’t want.</p>

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<p>why do you want to quit?</p>

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<p>@ UKdude84</p>

<p>Have you considered other alternatives? Like: </p>

<p>Taking a semester/quarter off
Transferring </p>

<p>I personally would want to gain something from the experience and time/money spent</p>

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<p>I would line up a job first before dropping out.</p>

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<p>Well I did drop out. PhD was sooo boring. Please see my ‘advice needed’ thread to help me move on.</p>

<p>Love ya’ll.</p>