Also want to add on to this that there are other doctoral programs that do not end in PhD. For example you could get a PhD in Psychology where you do a ton of research. Or a PsyD where it is less research and moreso you learning more real world clinical skills

Wait is this true? That is not my understanding. May I ask what kind of degree they had? The only instance where I can think that this is true is if you get into a joint masters/doctoral program. I wonder if that is what they did.

Undergraduate, in order of level of education:

Associates (typically 2 years, some people get them and then transfer to a bachelors program. Other times the associates is all you need to start working. Some people start at the bachelor level)

Bachelors (usually 4 years, some people start here)

Graduate, in order of level of education:

Masters (You cannot start here. You would need at least a bachelors to apply for a masters program. Usually 2 years of more specialized education, often builds on what you learned in undergraduate)

Doctorate (You cannot start here. You typically need a masters to apply for a doctoral program, but sometimes people do joint masters/doctoral programs. Docotoral programs are usually research based, but not necessarily. I think they typically take 5 years)

No it has to do with the volume. People usually talk extra loud on speakerphone and have the volume up extra loud. It's distracting to the ear versus hearing two people talking next to you.

I also remember reading once that scientists tried to study why we also find people who talk on the phone in public annoying. I remember them determining it had to do with our brain not liking only hearing one side of a conversation. I think it's just because people never talk with the same volume on the phone as in person. They are regulating their volume for someone who is not there and it rarely jives with ambient noise in the space they are in.

Sorry cuz this is not exactly what you asked for, but you probably wouldn't be the best candidate for ketamine treatment seeing as you have a history of substance misuse. Might I recommend ibogaine though? Its really effective for opiates as well as mental health and doesn't have the same risk of abuse (trust me, its not something you want to do for fun on the weekends, lol).

Or maybe I am the crazy and aggressive person. ;)

We require details. What happened, Lmao

LMAO

Valid critique. I live in the US. At this point merely going outside to check the mail risks you getting shot.

Volume. It really depends on the situation. I totally hear you though.

I did actually. They laughed, apologized, then took their phone off speaker. I imagine your approach has a lot to do with it too. I tried to make it lighthearted.