The Dark Side of Academia: The Exploitative Supervisor

When Expectations Become Exploitations

Dec 07, 2024

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Anna was a second-year PhD student, full of ambition and determination when she joined Dr. Marcus’ lab. Renowned for his long list of publications and prestigious awards, Dr. Marcus was a name everyone in the field knew. But behind his achievements lay a reputation that Anna soon discovered: a supervisor who demanded everything and gave nothing in return.

A young female PhD student working late at night in a dimly lit lab. She looks exhausted, with messy hair tied in a loose bun, wearing a lab coat over casual clothes. Her desk is cluttered with scientific equipment, papers, and a laptop displaying an email with a demanding subject line. The room has an industrial feel with shelves of lab supplies, faint fluorescent lighting, and a clock on the wall showing it’s past midnight. The atmosphere is tense and draining, emphasizing overwork and exhaustion.

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This story is a fictional narrative created for illustrative purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real-life situations is purely coincidental.

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The Dark Side of Academia: The Exploitative Supervisor

When Expectations Become Exploitations

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