I submitted a *Fake* PhD and it killed my career

I've heard of people faking PhDs before, but never someone who actually had one👏

So you're telling me I have a chance at a PhD job at a university with a fake degree if I don't make fun of HR on a blog about it?

I think you can tell this guy's a scientist because he didn't anticipate the HR problem this would create or how it would be dealt with. Universities are businesses with brands, and protection of these brands is more important than knowledge. The language they used is specifically designed to line up with cause for dismissal. If you've ever been hurt by an HR department you'd have seen this coming.

It's genuinely hilarious to see Doctors, whom I assume to be all "grown-up and serious," acting like rebellious teenagers.

"It's always nice to be contacted by a reader." That was hilarious

They were not mad about you submitting a fake degree but offended that people are reading about it through the blog. That sums up everything about university management .

Ah yes, we doctoral students and graduates sometimes are on the edge of rational and crazy when we’re bored. Habitual line steppers we are.

Graduate school made me lose so much respect for the academy. This video on the other hand gave me so much joy, I cannot even describe. 🔥

I find it interesting that the universities systemic failure in accepting your fake PhD as a joke without due investigation was targeted at yourself, and not at the university itself. who initially accepted the information requested. Your blog would have done a better service at highlighting the issues around these fake credentials. and educated many on what NOT to do. Instead they sweep it under the carpet and as a result allow these types of thing to prolificate with more serious consequences when considered a serious attempt rather than a joke.

"It's always nice to be contacted by a reader". Instantly liked the video!

Next time you want to quit, just quit.

'It's always nice to be contacted by a reader.' – yuh, that's the inadvertent, slow-burn resignation right there. However, a face-to-face 'Could you explain yourself?' might have been a cannier approach by HR, rather than written/digital transactions with someone romping against bureaucracy. I certainly wouldn't have done anything like this in my 20s (*ahem*). Thanks for sharing!

I’m more impressed the university didn’t take this as am opportunity to brush up on their fraud detection in HR. Surely anyone with any experience could have pointed out that it was indeed a fake PhD, and it should be the university’s responsibility to confirm the validity of a license or credential. Just a mind-boggling story, and I’m happy you took that as an opportunity to leave.

Why, why, why, this explains soooo much about this channel.

Well done to you for relating this tale! I have had a very similar experience. Academia is somewhat humourless it must be said… onwards and upwards! I appreciate all of your wisdom and advice. Regards from Northern Ireland. ☘️👍

The fact HR did not notice this prior to your online posts is really concerning. Nonetheless, this was a hilarious story! Well done, Andy! 😂

Ok this is epic lol! Immature yes, but I'm surprised no one in HR got scolded for that obvious mistake. Felt like an undercover mission!

I really enjoyed this! Fair play for the honest conclusion 👍

RESPECT. I didn't expect your story. I think it's great and reminds me of myself.

Does having a real PhD excuse someone for submitting fraudulent papers for a fake PhD? I wouldn't have thought so. I've enjoyed many of your videos, and maybe I am alone here, but I think you got off easy here.