Dear Solutions Lab, I’m feeling lost and unsure about how to navigate my PhD supervision. I have two supervisors, but they’re rarely available, and when I do manage to meet them, they don’t seem to remember what we’re working on. Each time, they suggest completely different directions, leaving me confused about what I should actually be focusing on. I try to be independent, but I feel like I’m constantly shifting gears with no real progress.
I know there’s a postdoc in the lab who might be able to help, but they always seem so busy, and I don’t want to be a burden. How can I get some clarity and direction without feeling like I’m pestering people who already have too much on their plates?
— Feeling Adrift