April 3, 2008

OK. So I heard from one of the out-of-state firms I applied to, and I'm no longer being considered for either job I put in for. Sad, but also simplifies things. In the meantime, I talked to the local job person and asked for a sample of their work so I could get a better idea of what they do. She sent me an evaluation plan (research design) for a statewide women's health program (aka family planning) - they are analyzing data on birth rates, birth weight, prematurity, spacing between births, etc. of the women enrolled in this program vs. women who aren't. Sounds kinda cool! So, this job is looking better to me. Like I said, the pay is dismal and I am depressed about my utter lack of earning potential after getting my Ph.D. But, I never entered into the social sciences to get rich, right? But geez, at this salary I could maybe afford a house out in Manor or something - ugh! I also didn't envision working in a tiny sad gray cubicle. I am in the process of seriously adjusting my expectations.