Posted by alexandra_k on January 30, 2004, at 2:17:42
Okay, so... My supervisor is this really aloof guy with a tendency towards sarcasm. I write a paper and give a presentation and get told 'its no worse than anything thats been done here' - like, what is that supposed to mean??
When I had just arrived here I turn up all nervous, and knock on his door and he yells out 'go away!', though I have come to realise that that is supposed to be a cue for you to just barge on in.
I can't work him out. I asked him if I could talk to him about getting a reference for my work here, and where I might be able to realistically apply to. He is like 'ah, you want to talk to me about fame and fortune', he gives me a funny little smile and launches into a talk about how it is all 'random' at the mercy of funding whims and about how most often the best people don't get accepted.
He said I have only been working here for a couple of months, he said he'd write a reference but I should ask people back home who know me better so they can rave about me 'you know how it is - right?'
So I have no idea what he is up to...
Is he just one crazy B?
Is he trying to tell me not to get my hopes up?
Is he trying to see how much I want it?
Is he trying to let me down gently?Should I send him an email and ask him do you think? - Or do I just need to get the message.. I can't tell if I am being paranoid or just a bit dense.
poster:alexandra_k
thread:307163
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