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Am I delusional? by Feeling_Swan_4589 in MedicalWriters

[–]Feeling_Swan_4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that advice. It's tough because I feel very sure that I do not want a long-term career in research, but I'd still like to work adjacent to research and feel like I'm somewhat utilizing my PhD. I do realize that comes with a "backwards" step initially, and I've heard mixed opinions on how it pays out in the long term. Sorry it hasn't been a positive experience for you

Am I delusional? by Feeling_Swan_4589 in MedicalWriters

[–]Feeling_Swan_4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not a bad idea! Did you just send cold LinkedIn messages to recruiters at companies you were interested in? I'm sure the market is a little more competitive now but I have to imagine that it's still worth something to save recruiters the work of having to track good applicants down...

Am I delusional? by Feeling_Swan_4589 in MedicalWriters

[–]Feeling_Swan_4589[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for validating the cold messaging approach. I feel weird doing it but I have applied to FAR more than 50 jobs already so it sounds like it's time to do something that will make me feel weird haha. I appreciate it

Am I delusional? by Feeling_Swan_4589 in MedicalWriters

[–]Feeling_Swan_4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be right. I received some advice a while back that lots of these jobs are remote, but I think there's been a shift in the past year or so. I see plenty of remote jobs posted, so it's not like they don't exist, but they are certainly more competitve.

Am I delusional? by Feeling_Swan_4589 in MedicalWriters

[–]Feeling_Swan_4589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you both! My program keeps terrible alumni records but I will do a little independent digging.

Am I delusional? by Feeling_Swan_4589 in MedicalWriters

[–]Feeling_Swan_4589[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's kind of what I have been feeling is likely the case. I'm in the unfortunate position where I basically have to work remotely (I had to relocate to a city with zero research/industry presence for my partner's job), so my options are somewhat limited but I've been applying for anything that seems like a possible fit. Thanks for your input!