Does anyone actually like their PI?

I’ve just recently submitted my applications for PhD programs. I have my masters, so I’m savvy to the way grad school works with its politics and shitty people.

I have had a terrible experience in my masters, two awful PIs back to back.. my mental health was total shit. But I found a really great job with an amazing and supportive supervisor who got me thinking about going back to school for a PhD.

After a lot of consideration I’ve decided this is what I want. I know a PhD is a little different because I’ll actually be able to meet with several PIs before making a decision (unlike with my masters).

But I was just looking for some positive experiences, where people get along with their PI and actually genuinely like going to lab every day.