>>99462554, 3 first author. I also had 3 presentations at conferences. It's not like it matters since I'm not applying for post docs. I've wasted enough time in academia as is.
>>9946593>Technically everyone should be trying to hire you for the entry level jobs at least?No, HR drones think you will be underemployed and jump ship as soon as possible. I've actually been given advice to even leave the PhD off my resume if things get really bad.
>>9946598>>9946605It's UIC.
>>9946603I did experimental combustion research, which is a horrible choice, and I'm only applying in the industry. I've applied to academic institutions, but as an engineer and not as a researcher/post doc.
>>9946604>le quote everyone memeI suspect you're a first year PhD student trying to make himself feel better. A colleague defended within a month of me and so far also failed to find a job. You do find something eventually, but if you're underemployed/the PhD didn't benefit you then what was the point? You're also forgetting the high attrition rates in PhD programs and that many people finish because the sunk cost is too great to quit.
