I'm almost done with the next chapter. It's basically one big chapter with 3 sub-chapters and I want to send it in Monday. That will leave the over all introduction and just putting the whole thing together, the seminar talk is basically done.
I can do this, I can do this...... I just have to stop procrastinating and write...
I got turned down one academic postdoc and three industry postdoc positions because I didn't have any first author publications (I only have one 2nd author).
I would like to thank my PI for basically screwing up my chances of seriously moving on in science. I may have to find someone at my current institution who will be willing to take me on for a year or two so I can get something published. I've applied for a lot of jobs and so far I've only been rejected by three so I hope this means that employers are really looking over my application. I wish I had a rich husband, I envy people who don't have to worry about bills and their financial future.
Since October is fast approaching and I have no prospects I couldn't renew my lease and will have to move back in with my parents until I find a job. They don't mind in fact they've been hounding me to come back home ever since I moved out for grad school 6 years ago (I lived with them the first year of grad school). The only problem is my sister and I don't really get a long with as she's very abusive esp towards my parents and they still let her live there (she's 27 got fired from her job because she was rude and abusive to her boss and coworkers. And she had a great job with awesome benefits).
I need something, anything with health insurance come November because living with cancer is not easy and god forbid I should relapse and get really sick I am screwed.
Way to go on being almost done the last big chapter of your thesis! Im sure the intro will fly by as its probably written in your head by now. You CAN do this, you already have been :)
ReplyDeleteAs for the job thing - that REALLY sucks. I hate the whole authorship being the real gold standard used. Why cant people check out your thesis or something ...I dunno, but this sounds really unfair to you. Any chance you can write a review article or something?
I TOTALLY get the sister thing : I have one of those sisters too, which makes me not even want to stay at my parents when I fly home for a visit. I wish I could give a good suggestion, but Ive never figured that out other than to stay away. But its hard.
I really wish the healthcare thing wasnt an issue for you. That is certainly something you shouldnt have to be worrying about now with so much else on your plate. Between now and November Im sure you will find something that will cover you - you are smart, good at writing, and keen to work. Hopefully its something exciting too :) Good luck finishing your chapter and intro .