Plan B

[whubbla]

This thread can complement the decisions thread that I'm sure will appear soon...

[whubbla]

So, I'll start. Hoping to find a job that makes some use of what I've done in my masters program while I deliberate whether to apply to Ph.D. programs again (granted, I did not cast a very wide net this time given personal-geographic constraints). What thoughts and plans do others have? Parents' couch? Investment banking? Clergy? Burger-flipping? House-spouse?

[sacklunch]

Depression, followed by no plan at all. Here's to hoping!

[11Q13]

I'm applying to various fellowships for the summer regardless of admission. If I'm not admitted it will keep building up my CV at least. I would definitely attempt to adjunct at my undergrad... So far that's all I got.

[orangeMan]

I will get a proper and honest job if I am rejected by all.

[Emma Maroon]

if i don't get funded anywhere, WWOOFing in Italy on a goat farm! Always wanted to learn how to make goat cheese!

For reals, though. WWOOFing is a fabulous plan B. Super excited.

But still hoping to get get funded.

[MonkeyPants]

i'm living my Plan B- running the research dept at a magazine. auditioning for a bluegrass band. drawing a comic book. freelance copyediting. constantly reading religious history. i feel very fortunate to have a full-time, salaried job with benefits, but it's not what i want to do with my life/career. Academia, if God wills it!

[sacklunch]

While we wait, Diablo 3 beta. Anyone else?!

[whubbla]

Didn't know D3 beta was out yet. I'm in.

[AudreyK]

I'm living my plan B now... which IS good work (Community National Organizing) BUT have come to realize in the last 2-3 years that organizing without strong overall messaging is crippled. Important but crippled. However, Plan B is going to be finding another good job, or stretching mine into something which requires more writing and teaching, and less (way less) cat-herding.

[AmoDman]

Well, I currently am employed by a financial institution as, basically, a file clerk in lending...

Yes, it's as depressingly horrible as it sounds (for me). Geh.