“As my final act of failure, I’ll get a PhD”

Some people believe that going back to school for another degree (such as a master’s) is a failure and just an avoidance of getting a job.
 
“as my final act of failure i’ll do masters” was posted on X/Twitter by “m” on May 8, 2026, but the account no longer exists on X. “As my final act of failure I will get a masters” was posted on X/Twitter by Neet on October 19, 2026, and this received over 29,000 likes.
   
“As my final act of failure, i’ll do a PhD?!” was posted on X/Twitter by م🚩on May 9, 2026. “As my final act of failure, i’ll get a PhD” was posted on X/Twitter by Safiyya Maijama’a ❤️‍🔥 on May 9, 2026.
   
   
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StephHQ™️
@altardsteph
‘Final act of failure is getting a master’s degree’ people need to remember that you need at least 3-4 recommendation letters to get a good Master’s degree btw
6:29 PM · May 8, 2026
 
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itsengswan
@itsengswan
As my final act of failure i’ll do masters
7:00 PM · May 8, 2026
 
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م🚩
@satiablemundane
As my final act of failure, i’ll do a PhD?! https://x.com/yowot_/status//yowot_/status/2052792151814164777
1:33 AM · May 9, 2026
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Safiyya Maijama’a ❤️‍🔥
@Jost_Jefa
As my final act of failure, i’ll get a PhD.
3:40 AM · May 9, 2026
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X/Twitter
Priyanshu
@Priyanshu__2109
as my final act of failure, i am completing my masters in a few days. https://x.com/yowot_/status//yowot_/status/2052792151814164777
3:58 AM · May 9, 2026
 
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NotYourHabibti🇵🇸
@mywandergram
as my final act of failure I’ve started my masters
4:32 AM · May 9, 2026
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sad 🪼
@lowkeysadbro
as my final act of failure i will get a PHD
9:35 AM · May 9, 2026
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Abee
@abee_hehe
As my final act of failure i will do my masters 🥲😭
1:46 PM · May 12, 2026
 
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Neet
@neet_sol
as my final act of failure i will get a masters
8:13 PM · Oct 19, 2026
 
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October 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM ·
as my final act of failure i will be pursuing my masters