It is not uncommon for sociology PhD candidates to take what is called a "soft year" on the market. Basically, your first year on the market is spent applying only to a careful selection of departments whose ranks you reallyreallyreally want to join. After getting all those rejections out of the way, you wait a year and try again--this time casting the net more widely.
This is my soft year.
From here on out it shall be referenced as TP Soft. Because (a) I think tp is a good tangential reference for this year's abysmal job market, and (b) my soft year is more than just soft. It's quilted, for extra softeness:
You see, dear reader, I am only applying for one job this year. One position. One department.
One.
And as much as I would really like this job, I know my chances are slim. My application is submitted. The voodoo doll has been given offerings of chocolate and wine.
And now I wait.
3 comments:
I like Quilted TP Soft Year.
Is the voodoo doll sociologically affiliated, or for all-purpose inquiries? I'm applying to doctoral programs. Does voodoo doll like fried garlic tofu?
-Gem
Good luck! I only have two applications out this year and I am studiously avoiding the job wiki.
Oh, much luck I wish upon you. I wasn't really ready for the market last year, but this year makes me glad I went. Who knows, maybe you - in your awesomeness - will land it and you won't have to worry about a hard year.
Yes. Avoid the wiki.
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