The Job Search Thread

[DevilAlumna]

Massive successful-interview vibes headed your way! I just used some to get 2 competing offers at the 'borg, so I can vouch that they're particularly powerful from the West Coast right now. Good luck, chica - knock 'em dead!

[shereec]

lots of vibes, AD! aaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllll day long!

[ArkieDukie]

Massive successful-interview vibes headed your way! I just used some to get 2 competing offers at the 'borg, so I can vouch that they're particularly powerful from the West Coast right now. Good luck, chica - knock 'em dead!

Ooh - congrats on the competing job offers! Way to go!

[windsor]

Massive successful-interview vibes headed your way! I just used some to get 2 competing offers at the 'borg, so I can vouch that they're particularly powerful from the West Coast right now. Good luck, chica - knock 'em dead!

For two competing job offers!!

AND



That it is the beginning of a CTN job finding hot streak.

[Lavabe]

Massive successful-interview vibes headed your way! I just used some to get 2 competing offers at the 'borg, so I can vouch that they're particularly powerful from the West Coast right now. Good luck, chica - knock 'em dead!

For two competing job offers!!

AND



That it is the beginning of a CTN job finding hot streak.

CTN job finding vibes are powerful... they sure helped me!

[TillyGalore]

Massive successful-interview vibes headed your way! I just used some to get 2 competing offers at the 'borg, so I can vouch that they're particularly powerful from the West Coast right now. Good luck, chica - knock 'em dead!

Congratulations, DevilAlumna!! I am very impressed for you, and a little green with envy.

[ArkieDukie]

Holy cow. Speaking of CTN vibes working overtime, something completely unexpected happened today. Remember that I'm here interviewing for a senior scientist position, right? Well, I had a meeting with the department chair for pharmacology/toxicology. The purpose of the meeting? To offer me a faculty position in his department! He's a fellow Duke Ph.D. chemistry alumnus and believes that my background is EXACTLY what he wants in his department. It really threw me for a loop; speaking of NOT being what I expected! (Not in a bad way.)

This is something I really need to think about. It is something I might be interested in, but I think it would be wise to get here and establish myself before jumping into a tenure track faculty position. WIth that being said, it sounds like an excellent opportunity. PHB's head would explode if I actually got a tenure track faculty position somewhere.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Holy cow. Speaking of CTN vibes working overtime, something completely unexpected happened today. Remember that I'm here interviewing for a senior scientist position, right? Well, I had a meeting with the department chair for pharmacology/toxicology. The purpose of the meeting? To offer me a faculty position in his department! He's a fellow Duke Ph.D. chemistry alumnus and believes that my background is EXACTLY what he wants in his department. It really threw me for a loop; speaking of NOT being what I expected! (Not in a bad way.)

This is something I really need to think about. It is something I might be interested in, but I think it would be wise to get here and establish myself before jumping into a tenure track faculty position. WIth that being said, it sounds like an excellent opportunity. PHB's head would explode if I actually got a tenure track faculty position somewhere.

WooFuckingHoo!

Remember, I told you this morning that today was the first day of the rest of your life! I just knew something good was going to happen!

[captmojo]

WOW! WOW! WOW!

Make sure you'd get reserved parking!

always work.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

Holy cow. Speaking of CTN vibes working overtime, something completely unexpected happened today. Remember that I'm here interviewing for a senior scientist position, right? Well, I had a meeting with the department chair for pharmacology/toxicology. The purpose of the meeting? To offer me a faculty position in his department! He's a fellow Duke Ph.D. chemistry alumnus and believes that my background is EXACTLY what he wants in his department. It really threw me for a loop; speaking of NOT being what I expected! (Not in a bad way.)

This is something I really need to think about. It is something I might be interested in, but I think it would be wise to get here and establish myself before jumping into a tenure track faculty position. WIth that being said, it sounds like an excellent opportunity. PHB's head would explode if I actually got a tenure track faculty position somewhere.

I understand that this unexpected manna requires some thoughtful consideration. Having the Duke tie plus being sought after could make this a very appealing change of direction. Don't demote yourself to having to prove yourself before you get on a tenure track. The only one you'd be proving yourself to is yourself. This guy sees some great potential in you..... that's why he offered the job!

Learn more about this department and what's going on there. An unexpected change may work out better than anything you might have envisioned up until now. Give absolutely no thought or consideration to what the folks back at your current place of employment will think. This is about you and your happiness.

[Lavabe]

Holy cow. Speaking of CTN vibes working overtime, something completely unexpected happened today. Remember that I'm here interviewing for a senior scientist position, right? Well, I had a meeting with the department chair for pharmacology/toxicology. The purpose of the meeting? To offer me a faculty position in his department! He's a fellow Duke Ph.D. chemistry alumnus and believes that my background is EXACTLY what he wants in his department. It really threw me for a loop; speaking of NOT being what I expected! (Not in a bad way.)

This is something I really need to think about. It is something I might be interested in, but I think it would be wise to get here and establish myself before jumping into a tenure track faculty position. WIth that being said, it sounds like an excellent opportunity. PHB's head would explode if I actually got a tenure track faculty position somewhere.

Listen to DitBD.

Establishing yourself? You've already done that!

Your health will improve tremendously. This is the BIGGEST factor.

NEGOTIATE, but go tenure-track. What were the dean and other administrators like? Find out about personal development funds, lab start-up funds, library resources (ask to speak to the library liaison), and find out about the promotion and tenure procedures. What sort of tenure clock are they thinking. Can you get time off the clock? Research the recent history of the department.

Paging windsor!!

[TillyGalore]

Holy cow. Speaking of CTN vibes working overtime, something completely unexpected happened today. Remember that I'm here interviewing for a senior scientist position, right? Well, I had a meeting with the department chair for pharmacology/toxicology. The purpose of the meeting? To offer me a faculty position in his department! He's a fellow Duke Ph.D. chemistry alumnus and believes that my background is EXACTLY what he wants in his department. It really threw me for a loop; speaking of NOT being what I expected! (Not in a bad way.)

This is something I really need to think about. It is something I might be interested in, but I think it would be wise to get here and establish myself before jumping into a tenure track faculty position. WIth that being said, it sounds like an excellent opportunity. PHB's head would explode if I actually got a tenure track faculty position somewhere.

Listen to DitBD.

Establishing yourself? You've already done that!

Your health will improve tremendously. This is the BIGGEST factor.

NEGOTIATE, but go tenure-track. What were the dean and other administrators like? Find out about personal development funds, lab start-up funds, library resources (ask to speak to the library liaison), and find out about the promotion and tenure procedures. What sort of tenure clock are they thinking. Can you get time off the clock? Research the recent history of the department.

Paging windsor!!

Ditto to both DitB and Lavabe's advice. DO NOT DEMOTE YOURSELF.

And start chanting, I AM WORTHY, I AM WORTHY!!!!

[captmojo]

And be serious 'bout that parking space.

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

How wonderful to hear some good news. Oh, I'm so proud to know ya!
Love, Ima

[lawgrad91]

Holy cow. Speaking of CTN vibes working overtime, something completely unexpected happened today. Remember that I'm here interviewing for a senior scientist position, right? Well, I had a meeting with the department chair for pharmacology/toxicology. The purpose of the meeting? To offer me a faculty position in his department! He's a fellow Duke Ph.D. chemistry alumnus and believes that my background is EXACTLY what he wants in his department. It really threw me for a loop; speaking of NOT being what I expected! (Not in a bad way.)

This is something I really need to think about. It is something I might be interested in, but I think it would be wise to get here and establish myself before jumping into a tenure track faculty position. WIth that being said, it sounds like an excellent opportunity. PHB's head would explode if I actually got a tenure track faculty position somewhere.

Listen to DitBD.

Establishing yourself? You've already done that!

Your health will improve tremendously. This is the BIGGEST factor.

NEGOTIATE, but go tenure-track. What were the dean and other administrators like? Find out about personal development funds, lab start-up funds, library resources (ask to speak to the library liaison), and find out about the promotion and tenure procedures. What sort of tenure clock are they thinking. Can you get time off the clock? Research the recent history of the department.

Paging windsor!!

QFE!!!!!

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Oooh! You're online! Hope you're typing a positive dinner report! (and NOT about the food and beverage!)

[DukieInKansas]

Congratulatons on the unexpected turn of events. Be opn to the opportunity. You are worthy!

[ArkieDukie]

Dinner was fun, and I didn't spill any red sauce on my red shirt. These people are fun! The crew consisted of me, the two people who want to hire me, and 2 department chairs (one of which is the one who wants to give me a tenure track position). Definitely a collegial group.

Regarding the faculty position, rumor has it that there's not an official position yet. That's part of the reason I was thinking about coming in and then going into the tenure track position. I definitely need to get more info about the department, and I didn't meet the dean. I did like the department chair, though, and I like his philosophy. As I suspected, there's a substantial gap between what they can offer and what I'm making now ($20k). It will be interesting to see what happens.

[CathyCA]

I am so happy for you, AD! This is so cool!

[DevilAlumna]

Yay, AD! Sounds like you've got some really positive options lining up!

Sending all around good-will, good-luck, good-gravy! vibes your way.