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Plan B
Aug 8, 2011 13:57:03 GMT -5
Post by Allie on Aug 8, 2011 13:57:03 GMT -5
I know its way to early to be thinking this way, but I can't help it. What are peoples back up plans for a failed search? I am not sure if it would be better to finish and try to get an ajunct position somewhere or delay graduation, even though I am going to be done with the diss. Any thoughts, what are your plans?
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Plan B
Aug 8, 2011 14:05:30 GMT -5
Post by lookielou on Aug 8, 2011 14:05:30 GMT -5
Since I have a job, my Plan B is staying in my job for another year.
I encourage grad students going on the market to consider looking at positions in university administration, while they continue search for TT employment. Admin posts might include working in IRB management, directing a student-support program (e.g. student resource center), or providing technical assistance (e.g. stats assistance) on a funded grant.
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yep
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Plan B
Aug 8, 2011 14:05:38 GMT -5
Post by yep on Aug 8, 2011 14:05:38 GMT -5
Adjunct positions probably aren't going to pay for health insurance and benefits, so you're really gambling with your health if you go that route. You might be better off deferring a year or applying for temp/nonprofit work if you can find it. (The non-academic job market is doing pretty bad lately too...)
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Plan B
Aug 11, 2011 6:50:44 GMT -5
Post by grad4life on Aug 11, 2011 6:50:44 GMT -5
Plan B? I am living it. I was lucky enough to do research fro many years that I landed into a Analyst position, in a totally from my discipline. But Hey, I got loans to pay from pursuing this PhD. One thing that does blow, and needs to be considered when thinking of a plan B, that PhD, DOES count against you. I had this naive notion that jobs asking for a BS/BA would jump at the chance of having a PhD, more bang for your buck, hell, even jobs requiring a MA. However, what I never encountered was the though from potential employers that I would be bored at a job b/c I can already do the tasks listed in a job advert or discussed in a interview. No one wants to hire someone who has no need to learn something new or strive to achieve a skill associated with a certain position. I almost wish I stopped at the Masters, would have made me more marketable in the real working world. That is just the truth, at least for me. Especially with the way this economy is tanking (again) options seem to be dwindling. Does anyone have a uncle at a fortune 200 company? That is the way to land a job. The ones who have been successfully in transitioning out of the PhD game have used connections to land decent jobs. Plan B= network your @ss off!
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Plan B
Aug 26, 2011 11:04:19 GMT -5
Post by Morningafterpill on Aug 26, 2011 11:04:19 GMT -5
Post Doc.
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Plan B
Aug 26, 2011 11:18:26 GMT -5
Post by onthemarket on Aug 26, 2011 11:18:26 GMT -5
Allie,
I have been wondering about the same thing (BTW, I think we have met at the ASA :-)).
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Plan B
Aug 26, 2011 21:48:04 GMT -5
Post by unclekarl on Aug 26, 2011 21:48:04 GMT -5
I've gone the postdoc route. Others have gone to a CC. My strongest advice is keep applying. Something will almost always turn up, like a revolution!
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Plan B
Aug 27, 2011 7:42:15 GMT -5
Post by hmm on Aug 27, 2011 7:42:15 GMT -5
Postdocs are more competitive than jobs these days. They are a good option for buying additional research time in today's market, but I wouldn't call them a Plan B.
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Plan B
Sept 2, 2011 8:48:11 GMT -5
Post by Been There on Sept 2, 2011 8:48:11 GMT -5
It depends on the post-doc Prestigious ones are highly competitive. But I have heard of a number of departments that will create post-docs for stranded graduates. Mine has done that for several of us over the past few years.
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Plan B
Sept 4, 2011 19:58:06 GMT -5
Post by wow on Sept 4, 2011 19:58:06 GMT -5
Wow...627 views If that's a sign of how the market is this year, it's not a bad idea to think of a plan B even though it's the start of the season for our job market. If you are in a fairly supportive department that is capable of supporting you for another year as a grad student, I'd think about extending grad school. I'm not on the market this year but this is what I'd do if I was: Plan A) tenure track job, Plan B) stay in grad school another year if department says I'll continue to get support, Plan C) local adjunct position. The only reason why I wouldn't consider a post-doc is that it's hard to find one in the local area, and when you have a family, it's tough to move to a place knowing that you might have to move in a short amount of time.
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