Research sabotaged by another student!

molliebatmit
Sat, 26 May 2012 09:09:49 +0000

Should I complain about the PhD student? I feel like I should explain my reasons and be honest.

Explain, don’t complain.

Tell your advisor that you and the PhD student have not established a working partnership, and you feel this situation has prevented you from reaching your full potential within the group. Don’t elaborate unless pressed, and don’t use the word “sabotage”. Make it about your lack of a partnership, not about his behavior.