Some similar experience in my own PhD journey. I think two things are likely the cause: - Academia attracts sociopaths - Academia is slowly imploding, thus res

Some similar experience in my own PhD journey. I think two things are likely the cause: - Academia attracts sociopaths - Academia is slowly imploding, thus resources are becoming more scarce, thus folks are bitter. Hang in there and gtfo of academia as fast as you can. My quality of life has improved immensely since I've left.