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I am now Dr Surgo, and moved to the bay area

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Though not in the same sense as Frank! I just (Oct 21) successfully defended my PhD thesis in computer engineering. I'd say "gg easy" but really the biggest part was trying to stay motivated for the four years that it took...not so much the difficulty of the work itself.

Rather than attempt to compete in the stupid academic job market, and knowing that any attempt at teaching on my part would result in a generation of terribly educated students, I've joined a megacorp (it's a company that you probably use daily and rhymes with "bugle"). I'm left wondering why I didn't do this years ago instead of getting a PhD. So take that as a lesson, kids!

Anyway, yeah, moved to the Bay area, if anyone else still lives here we should totally hang out and stuff.
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Good luck.

I've joined megacorp two years ago, but I'm still going to do master's degree in Informatics. Nothing wrong with having more titles on your CV ;)
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Congratulations, Surgo! I've still gotta start my PhD....
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I'm back in the Bay too!

Woot!
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Congratulations!
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Congrats, Doc Surgo. Do you have a spunky sidekick yet?
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Congrats on being a corporate drone, Surgo.

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Congrats, Surgo!
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Congrats! Good luck at your new job.
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Welcome to the west coast Surgo.
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Congrats, and welcome to the west coast.
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Congrats, although I have no idea what megacorp you're talking about, genuinely.
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Congratulations, enjoy the clean air and great food of the west coast.
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Welcome! I recommend Acme bread very highly. If I knew exactly where you are I could possibly give more advice.
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