If you only knew what I was thinking now <| sep |> My PI is concerned with my progress every other week . Most professors know better than to kick a 3 year member of their lab at the drop of a hat . It gives them a bad reputation , and if word gets around they will have a hard time attracting future talent . Where I come from getting kicked is usually preceded by years of stern conversations , a few shouting matches and a further six months of silent treatment . EDIT and right before the holiday season ? Come on , no one ' s that heartless . <| sep |> rdweepHow ' d you do it ? <| sep |> Sorry that you didn ' t like it . I can completely understand that reasoning . Personally , it didn ' t bother me and it seemed in line with how some people act on old documentaries .