Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Peter Kirk <peterkirk AT qaya.org>]

On 02/09/2005 01:25, Dave Washburn wrote:

>  
> ... Unlike Karl, I'm not glad I never got the doctorate, mainly because it would 
> have been a lot of fun, and at that time I could easily have become a 
> professional student and loved every minute of it.  I would have loved to 
> have the degree, but it never happened.  Now, at 52, I find that with the 
> advent of the Internet, it's not that crucial any more.  
>
> ...
>
> But Peter, you have me curious.  You say you decided there was little point in 
> pursuing it.  What prompted that conclusion, if I may ask?
>
>  
My situation now is not that different from yours as described above, 
although I am 50 not 52 and not married. Interaction on the Internet 
suits me well, in many ways better than a more formal academic 
structure. And for personal reasons I prefer to live in a place which is 
out of the academic mainstream - no Hebrew or anything related at our 
local minor university. I suppose the "little point" relates mainly to 
my personal life goals, which do not include getting an academic job. 
There would be some point if by doing so I could significantly advance 
the knowledge of Hebrew or whatever, but I suppose I lack the confidence 
that I can do that.

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Peter Kirk
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