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Post by ASA on Apr 5, 2022 18:19:40 GMT -5
How much does an oral presentation at ASA regular session help one’s career? I got accepted into such an session but if I choose to present I’ll have to end my family vacation early. So I was wondering if it’s worth it. I just finished my PhD and will be an AP this fall.
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Post by not much on Apr 5, 2022 22:18:19 GMT -5
not much. you are already an AP. pubs matter a whole lot more.
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Post by GradDone on Apr 6, 2022 8:25:21 GMT -5
I'm skipping ASA altogether due to transitioning from being ABD (graduating in May) and starting as an AP this fall, if that helps at all.
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Post by mustbenice on Apr 6, 2022 9:16:36 GMT -5
I'm skipping ASA altogether due to transitioning from being ABD (graduating in May) and starting as an AP this fall, if that helps at all. Must be nice! I hate ASA. What an awful waste of money, but you have to go if you are on the job market. |
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Post by GradDone on Apr 6, 2022 11:05:58 GMT -5
I would certainly be there doing the job fair grind had I not been so lucky.
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Post by GradNotDoneYet on Apr 6, 2022 12:37:23 GMT -5
I would certainly be there doing the job fair grind had I not been so lucky. OP here. Actually, I’m not quite sure if I’ll like the institution that I’ll start working at and might want to keep looking for better jobs in the next few years. In this case, would it be worth sacrificing some family time and going to ASA? I’ve debating about this with myself for quite some weeks as it’s a long distance from my place to LA |
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Post by GradDone on Apr 6, 2022 14:56:45 GMT -5
I think it would depend on a few factors: how urgently you might be on the market in the upcoming academic year, how closely your panel aligns with your subfield and research (and if a paper session or roundtable), and the prestige of the people on your panel (fellow presenters, presider, discussant, organizer, and potential attendees). This could be a great networking opportunity but it could also be a significant waste of your time and resources (and vacation, apparently).
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Post by GradUndone on Apr 12, 2022 22:40:14 GMT -5
I think it would depend on a few factors: how urgently you might be on the market in the upcoming academic year, how closely your panel aligns with your subfield and research (and if a paper session or roundtable), and the prestige of the people on your panel (fellow presenters, presider, discussant, organizer, and potential attendees). This could be a great networking opportunity but it could also be a significant waste of your time and resources (and vacation, apparently). Thanks. I’ve decided to attend ASA this year. I feel I won’t have peace of mind until I get an ideal job. Before that, I’m willing to sacrifice my time for everything although 90% of this kind of conference time eventually leads to nothing. |
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Post by GradDone on Apr 13, 2022 9:22:36 GMT -5
One thing that works in your favor is that the job fair should be coming back (I'm assuming). There was no virtual equivalent for the 2020 and 2021 virtual conferences. As someone who was on the job market last year and this year, I think not having that was a detriment; I still eventually landed a job, though (for fall 2022). Try to use that to your advantage if ASA is still doing it.
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Post by hhdgs on Apr 17, 2022 19:58:29 GMT -5
never sacrifice a holiday for ASA. It's a terrible conference and a complete waste of money and time. Useless regardless of whether you are on the job market or not.
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Post by 1 on Apr 18, 2022 0:50:32 GMT -5
never sacrifice a holiday for ASA. It's a terrible conference and a complete waste of money and time. Useless regardless of whether you are on the job market or not. agree, nothing relevant for the shit job market |
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Post by agree on Apr 18, 2022 8:48:44 GMT -5
never sacrifice a holiday for ASA. It's a terrible conference and a complete waste of money and time. Useless regardless of whether you are on the job market or not. agree. it is marginally useful if you are on the market. even then, not really worth it unless it is being paid for. |
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Post by Grounds on May 4, 2022 18:00:29 GMT -5
never sacrifice a holiday for ASA. It's a terrible conference and a complete waste of money and time. Useless regardless of whether you are on the job market or not. agree. it is marginally useful if you are on the market. even then, not really worth it unless it is being paid for. On what grounds are you making this judgement? |
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