Sorry to hear that and that the only viable option is a military one. I don't suppose that the spinning and yarn talents could be parlayed into a more lucrative livelihood until the economy gets back on its feet, though I can see how that would make staying current in your field a bit dicey. In any event, all the best to you and yours. Circumstances can't keep a good man down forever.
Oh well, that makes a lot of sense; it's not always wise to make the source of one's bliss one's livelihood as well, unless it just works out that way.
Sorry to hear the prospect didn't pan out. Sulk a while, brood a while, but then get back on the horse... something will work out. I might want to reconsider dismissing the academic jobs too fast though; yeah, there's quite a variety out there, and they at least don't come with the massive attached strings and overhead of the full-on military. Post-docs might not be permanent, but they usually open lots of doors to more long-term positions. A lot of places, my own employer included, use post-docs as year-long 'interviews' for full-time research staff positions. Having spent half of my career in academic research staff positions, and the other half in industry, including 3 years for a defense contractor, I've decided that academic staff is a pretty good fit more me. Feel free to email me if you want to discuss that any further
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No. They just come with different massive overhead and attached strings. I spent 12 years in research in academia. I've definitely given it it's chance. I've worked with great advisors and shitty ones, and I know all the stats for how long people spend in post docs and when (if) they get tenure and their first RO1. I'm not dismissing it "too fast."
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In any event, all the best to you and yours. Circumstances can't keep a good man down forever.
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Welcome to the insanity though!
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