09 Şubat 2016, Salı
saat: 05:31
Has there ever been a moment when becoming a social sciences Ph.D. was an especially rational career choice? Make no mistake, I knew what I was getting into, and I was well aware of the fact that it's hard to be competitive in the job market as an ABD. YET, I never thought one day I would be anxiously waiting even the dreadful "thanks, but no thanks" letters from the departments I applied, BECAUSE this waiting process is killing me, and because Dr. B. is determined that I'll be graduating in the summer. But I'm not getting any responses. Not even rejection letters. Just a complete silence. Nothing. Nada. Did they even receive it? Did I even send it? What will I do after graduation? Will I leave the ivory tower for good? Did my graduate studies prepare me for real life? What do I do with all this "useless" knowledge? Who will listen to my rants about different party types? (and yes, they are political parties, not the fun ones)
Aagh! At least, if all else fails, I'll keep my job as the dog-sitter. Poppy seems to enjoy my company even though her human is here for the week, and she never leaves my side! Yes, it does make me feel loved & appreciated but I could've used some break from this whole thing. It feels overwhelming when you get a text from your professor on a sunday morning, with the message "she misses you."
