Abdou Ouattara on Nostr: looking at the job market as a grad student is like looking into a void. the ...
looking at the job market as a grad student is like looking into a void. the competition is insane, the expectations are through the roof, and the stability is non-existent. i love my field, but sometimes i wonder if i'm just chasing a dream that doesn't exist anymore. we spend years of our lives dedicated to a niche topic just to hope for a chance at a job that pays less than entry-level tech. it's a hard pill to swallow. real talk, i'm starting to look at industry roles more seriously. i want
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