Office Politics
So QoH called me on my mobile a few minutes ago. Interestingly, I have been replaced by another grad student in the lab on a journal paper that originated from MY research. The best part of the conversation was when he said, “I dont think you will be co-author on the paper unless you have significant contribution to it.” WTF? The whole research in mine to start with. I worked on the project for over 6 months, and wrote 2 proposals, and report on it. EVERY single result in the paper is a product of my work, and nothing has been done on the project after I ended it. If that is not significant contribution, I am not sure what is. This guy just blows my mind. Bastard.
I had mentioned previously that I was actively considering changing to a new advisor. I think time has come to put thoughts into actions. I broached the topic with QoH a few weeks ago, and he didnt seem too receptive to it. Ofcourse he didnt like the idea. I am the only student in the lab who has brought in so many projects and whole ton of funding to go with it. Not to mention that more than 50% of the journal papers from the lab ever since I joined it are mine. I am going to sit down now and create an email to be sent to prospective new advisors. Before that I need to take a walk to calm my nerves down. I am so angry at this guy.
