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How to handle academic betrayal by your mentor

My dissertation advisor just told me my research direction is wrong after three years of work and I do not know if I should switch advisors or start over completely.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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After three years, your advisor says your work is wrong, and your future hangs on his approval.

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