[timemachiner]

Thanks for your very encouraging words. You really brighten my day. I've always had an interest in theoretics/foundations and believe a strong mathematical backbone leads to better understanding of these fields. I simply couldn't get that working a normal job, so I know I made the right choice to pursue a PhD. Many, many people recommended against it (especially my friends who are pulling big salaries in industry), but for me it was always about the intellectual pursuit.

[XiaomiFan]

If you don't mind sharing, what school are you going to, and what is the area (the more details the better is good)of your research?