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i have decided that i won't try to find a job too hard. i don't really want to graduate, my project is too big, and i want to do it well, not in a hurry. it's an important and very unique project that will be talked about in the future and used as a reference, so it has to be good. to me, this is more important than getting out of here quickly. so i'll keep looking for jobs, but not actively or desperately. because right now, i have the feeling that i'm not doing anything right, with the job search, the teaching, and my research.
i still have one year of funding, and i think i'll use it! darnit, why shouldn't i take advantage of it and enjoy it, after all? who said i had to graduate in 4 years? i remember my last year as a master's student, i was basically done with my thesis, done with the coursework, and all i had to do was teach and enjoy life and polish my thesis. i'm definitely looking forward to doing this again, that's what i've decided today!
posted by Lucie @ 1:05 AM
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3 commentaires:
Comgratulation on this very sensible decision ! :) Well done ! :)
thanks :) it's hard for my ego... but what counts is my research and my sanity. and maybe, me NOT stressing out about finding a job will allow me to find one after all, hehe...
There are, of course, pluses and minuses to this. Personally, I think you should either do a full job search or not do one at all. Once you have an offer you can negotiate a lower rank and reduced responsibilities to finish your research. Then you'd get 4 or 5 times the money for what you are already doing. But if you don't take the search seriously you could be living on this salary for another year and facing the thought that if you don't find a position within the year you will have no money and be forced to return to your country.
I assume you've discussed this with Margie.
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