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« Reply #75 on: November 10, 2009, 12:51:22 PM » |
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I just received the most bootleg looking application acknowledgment/AA/EO form from "Small State U." The envelope has different colored address stickers, no official university stamp/address etc. The letter itself is on faded xeroxed letterhead with holes punched in the top. The return card might be the best part, with the name of the AA/EO director whited out and rewritten on the front side, and crossed out with a pen and rewritten on the back side. Wow! If they can't afford letter head and new postcards with the appropriate name on them..what should I expect.
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« Reply #76 on: November 10, 2009, 10:44:01 PM » |
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Yee-ha! As of today, my wikijection count is three for three.
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« Reply #77 on: November 10, 2009, 11:10:53 PM » |
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oh crap! sorry! My field's wiki is somewhat dormant this year...not sure if thats a good or bad thing :/
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« Reply #78 on: November 11, 2009, 12:26:45 AM » |
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Waiting and waiting some more. . .so far I have sent out:
24 tenure track apps
2 post doc apps
1 VAP app
and I've seen 2 wikijections. . .
About half of the deadlines have just past. I am seriously thinking of finding a cafe that has no internet access so I can stop checking my email and wiki sites every 15 minutes. But the thought of dragging all my dissertation notes and laptop somewhere else seems a bit daunting. Anyone else feeling this way??? I need to practice my patience, but I think Ive spent it all in the afternoons with my 2 year old.
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« Reply #79 on: November 11, 2009, 08:47:22 AM » |
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Are you using a Mac? http://macfreedom.com/Hang in there everybody. I was in your shoes last year and it was no fun. |
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« Reply #80 on: November 11, 2009, 08:53:55 AM » |
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That is awesome ann05. I was going to suggest berkeleygirl turn off airport (or whatever the pc version is) so at least there are more steps to getting online. I do this for 1/2 a day 3 or 4 times a week, mostly to avoid getting interrupted by spam or student emails while I am writing. It makes a world of difference, but is harder and harder as I am getting to a period of possible app feedback and impulsively check email and wiki every 10m. But this macfreedom thing is a much better option. Thanks!
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« Reply #81 on: November 11, 2009, 09:03:35 AM » |
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I have sent out 8 TT faculty applications (a couple weeks ago), my field doesn't have a wiki, the official deadlines aren't technically until the end of the calendar year (though several places mentioned that they would begin reviewing before then - hence, I got mine in) and the waiting is already under my skin....luckily I have this dissertation thing to worry about (defense is scheduled in 1 month!) and occupy most of my thoughts- but I just want to know something..... if I'm out in the first round, please just tell me. I'm a big girl, I can take rejection - I just can't take not knowing.
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« Reply #82 on: November 11, 2009, 10:31:58 AM » |
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Great advice ya'll!...Thanks!!! sootgirl, I totally understand! Now I need to go figure out how to disconnect from this all. . .
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« Reply #83 on: November 11, 2009, 10:38:25 AM » |
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The wiki for my field is not very active, either.
I have to say that working on the dissertation and trying to find a job at the same time sucks. I can't give either the attention it deserves.
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Prephd, in all that black, you are like the anti-pink-me. Freewill is a beeyaaatch
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« Reply #84 on: November 11, 2009, 11:01:53 AM » |
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My wikis were really active last year when I was "lurking." There are only 2 people updating mine this year. If only there were that few people on the market...sigh
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« Reply #85 on: November 11, 2009, 04:34:17 PM » |
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My first phone interview is tomorrow afternoon. Please send blessings, four-leaf clovers, and pooties my way.
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« Reply #86 on: November 11, 2009, 04:46:04 PM » |
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good luck!
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« Reply #87 on: November 12, 2009, 04:04:39 PM » |
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Today I submitted two more applications by real-mail. Go me!
Running total:
5 TT applications (3 wikijections)
.....And two more going out this weekend electronically.
And now to move on to impending-major-conference papers! I mean, my dissertation.
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« Reply #88 on: November 12, 2009, 08:35:32 PM » |
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I've been working away on my dissertation and upcoming conference paper, waiting to hear back from the first round of schools. On a scheduled h-net peek, I found 3 more jobs to apply for. I am happy for the recent listings, and am lucky to have so many in my field this year, but am so tired of applying to schools, especially since I have only heard back from 2 of over 20. I have to apply right? Or..should I only apply to the ones that are incredible at this point?
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« Reply #89 on: November 12, 2009, 09:45:34 PM » |
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I've been working away on my dissertation and upcoming conference paper, waiting to hear back from the first round of schools. On a scheduled h-net peek, I found 3 more jobs to apply for. I am happy for the recent listings, and am lucky to have so many in my field this year, but am so tired of applying to schools, especially since I have only heard back from 2 of over 20. I have to apply right? Or..should I only apply to the ones that are incredible at this point?
I know exactly how you feel. I've sent out close to 30 applications, but over the past week, my field has had a flurry of postings. Yesterday, my dream school posted a job in my field. Of course, I will apply this weekend. Thanks for the positive thoughts, by the way. The phone interview today went well, and I have another scheduled next week. Keep your heads up, fellow ABDs, and let's be certain to post our milestones here. That goes for job search AND successful defenses! |
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