My PI doesn't even know who I am

[RedSoldier]

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Today, I found out that the professor who I've been diligently working for since December doesn't know who I am. This is how the conversation went.

Me: *enters office* Hi Professor M, I'm going to be applying for [scholarship] in the near future and I was wondering if you're willing to write me a strong letter of recommendation

Professor M: I only write letters for students who have gotten A's and who've consistently come to my office hours. I don't seem to remember seeing you.

Me: ...But I haven't taken any of your classes. I haven't even taken the prerequisites yet...

Professor M: I'm sorry, where do I know you from? You look familiar.

Me: *incredulous* I've been working in your lab for the past half year!

Professor M: ...Oh! Yes...*tries to remember my name but fails* *awkward silence* When do you need it by?


Wtf?? 😱😕 😱 Unbelievable. I see and talk to this guy almost every day. He frequently calls me by my name and I've even been to his house for dinner.

I reckon he's having mental health problems. I'm terrified to send in the letter that he writes So sad...What should I do about this? LOL

 

[CoolWhipp]

Use this to your advantage, help him create "new" memories of how great you are.

 

[Chemdude]

This is so weird. How many people work in your lab?

 

[RedSoldier]

It's extremely bizarre. I'm one of two undergrads in the lab. There are about 10 postdocs/grad students as well. It's considered one of the smaller labs in the department.

 

[adaptation1]

did you get a haircut?

It's extremely bizarre. I'm one of two undergrads in the lab. There are about 10 postdocs/grad students as well. It's considered one of the smaller labs in the department.

 

[RedSoldier]

No haircut or other physical changes since I started working there. I've thought about it and there's no good reason why he shouldn't recognize me 🙁

 

[iwantajob]

He doesnt have dementia does he?...or maybe you have a really generic look? How can he conduct research and write scientific papers yet can't even remember one of his employee's name?

 

[fahimaz7]

funny stuff.

 

[FSAP]

He was probably tired and didn't take a good look at you.

 

[RedSoldier]

He doesnt have dementia does he?...or maybe you have a really generic look? How can he conduct research and write scientific papers yet can't even remember one of his employee's name?

I am kind of generic looking haha. But I still find it hard to believe. Maybe he does have dementia...no idea

 

[Cleavername]

I am kind of generic looking haha. But I still find it hard to believe. Maybe he does have dementia...no idea

if you are your avatar, then ur far from generic looking 🙂.

 

[brooklynblunder]

he probably had his mind made up that he was gonna try very hard not to get pushed into writing a letter and didn't expect someone from his lab

 

[Chemdude]

what if it was his twin brother who is also a professor?

 

[GlamDoc]

what if it was his twin brother who is also a professor?

I love SDN.

 

[RedSoldier]

what if it was his twin brother who is also a professor?

lol t_t