tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post5819164045649827013..comments2023-08-27T09:40:26.754-06:00Comments on Abstrakkt Travels: November is the Cruelest MonthJulia M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10351735099841190293noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-48128615051529326472010-11-12T15:07:32.455-06:002010-11-12T15:07:32.455-06:00Alyson, what bassoon pre-req? How did I ever gradu...Alyson, what bassoon pre-req? How did I ever graduate? *ponders*RRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609751551255313591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-47890528796953341702010-11-11T14:07:59.093-06:002010-11-11T14:07:59.093-06:00Hi Julia!
I did feel for you on reading this -- b...Hi Julia!<br /><br />I did feel for you on reading this -- both the job apps sitch and the living arrangements sitch. But glad the blogosphere could offer some cheer and steam-venting! <br /><br />Funnily enough, on hallowe'en, possibly at the very moment when we were siultaneously wearing our respective festive head-gear (sparkly pink cowboy hats and hand-carved pumpkin helmets) Camm and I were discussing the little-known bassoon pre-req for grad school in linguistics, and obviously you came up!<br /><br />Do hope November has retracted her claws, and hang on in there!Eveningprosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05103782801560701045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-48278517480430893832010-11-08T15:13:27.986-06:002010-11-08T15:13:27.986-06:00Thanks, everyone, for being so nice and supportive...Thanks, everyone, for being so nice and supportive. I feel a lot better having let all that out!!<br /><br />I think the picture's pretty cool too. I wish I had taken it. After posting the blog, I realized I probably didn't make it very clear that I wasn't the photographer. (Do I get credit for finding cool photos on the web? ;-)Julia M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10351735099841190293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-79848354974744902602010-11-08T03:42:05.677-06:002010-11-08T03:42:05.677-06:00Cover letters were the dullest part of job applica...Cover letters were the dullest part of job applications. About halfway through, I decided the chance that anyone would read one of my carefully tailored, local-professor-mentioning, connection-building cover letters was small enough that I should just copy and paste with an updated university name. I'm not suggesting anyone should follow my example, though, especially since I'm pretty sure I sent the wrong letters to two schools.<br /><br />On the bright side, everything about the job application process after the applications were submitted, was surprisingly enjoyable.<br /><br />The photo is dramatic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177925339061636642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-36547316049217563752010-11-07T20:02:49.159-06:002010-11-07T20:02:49.159-06:00Hi, Julia!! Two things that might cheer you up (or...Hi, Julia!! Two things that might cheer you up (or are at least meant to try...even if just a little):<br /><br />1) That's an awesome photograph.<br /><br />2) No costume including a sparkly pink cowboy hat could ever be considered a flop. Seriously, it's statistically impossible.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290135991797809997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-21192517848105438252010-11-07T18:19:06.776-06:002010-11-07T18:19:06.776-06:00Ugh. Nothing worse than feeling in a funk. I usual...Ugh. Nothing worse than feeling in a funk. I usually focus on obsessing on my problems, which is always a solid plan. But I'll cross my fingers, hold my breath and wish on a couple of stars for you to find the perfect spot. Now I wish our conversation had lasted longer than 25 seconds yesterday :( I'm around if you need to vent. And not that it's at all relevant, here's a fun link to let you know you're not alone in hating November.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxEChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987007794972057599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-36170747409098932362010-11-07T17:03:23.672-06:002010-11-07T17:03:23.672-06:00Julia!! Major hugs. I sent you an email to your ab...Julia!! Major hugs. I sent you an email to your abstrakkt account, hope it's the right one.<br />ReneeRRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609751551255313591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-91098564153282577042010-11-07T16:37:31.450-06:002010-11-07T16:37:31.450-06:00Also...feel free to email me your cover letter. I...Also...feel free to email me your cover letter. I edit them all the time! :)cghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979373243875820624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31570367.post-39823368315446267772010-11-07T16:35:17.710-06:002010-11-07T16:35:17.710-06:00Argh. Job searching is tough. For my postdoc, I ...Argh. Job searching is tough. For my postdoc, I was fortunate to get a few interviews, but I didn't get the one I wanted until I pushed my CV through an acquaintance. I also try to help my graduate students in a similar manner--working my network. And well...you know how many introverts we have in the sciences! :)<br /><br />Anyway, can you tap into all of your old colleagues/classmates/professors and have them pass on your CV? Hang in there! It is a stressful time but you will get through it! xocghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979373243875820624noreply@blogger.com