Job search extended

It has been a rough time since the last post. The thesis went through various revisions before the Great Oz would even accept it. Even now, I am not entirely sure it was accepted...haven't heard back since Friday mornings submission. Lack of sleep makes me ill. Vomiting after staying up all night is no fun.

So I had a wonderful interview for a super cool academic research position. Unfortunately it pays very little. Nearly $20K less than what I made prior graduate school. Ugh. But I would do it for a few years I think... the PI is amazing. The interivew was a surreal 3.5 hour journey through his work, my graduate experience, my weaknesses, his desire for me to have a Ph.D. because he thought I deserved one... that was nice. He said from where he sat he thought I did not receive enough of the right kind of guidance.... Anyway, I think I could learn a lot in the position, and it is a great position really. A rare opportunity. I should hear within another week or so.

I also applied for several other academic jobs- project management jobs. Haven't had any interivew for those yet...

And more industry jobs... it would be nice to get an interview industry. I am starting to feel a little desparate... like this changing career idea was completely stupid. I got my last paycheck from the University last week.

Yipes.