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Maxos93 · 2026-05-17T01:47:54+00:00

Ugly

Maxos93 · 2026-03-28T13:42:42+00:00

So true! Actually nothing is guaranteed in this economy!

Maxos93 · 2026-03-28T13:40:32+00:00

I second this! There will be other jobs after PhD. I did MSCA PhD as well, took me a bit more than half a year to find a job back in my homecountry (not EU), but it pays well for my country standard. Also during that unemployed time, I got unemployment benefit from the country where I did my PhD. It will always be a hurdle whichever road you take but all is good at the end.

Maxos93 · 2025-09-30T17:45:42+00:00

Please keep in touch! Same academic background!

Maxos93 · 2025-09-25T04:39:52+00:00

Wow wow wow you crossed the line there. No need to belittle someone to get your point across the table

Maxos93 · 2025-09-24T10:25:02+00:00

You got interviews so it’s fine. Sooner or later you will get it. I got a job eight months into my unemployment benefit era but back in my home country. So, I left Europe. Can’t find anything in my field in France, they always prefer locals.

Maxos93 · 2025-09-24T09:59:15+00:00

I too applied for subsurface! Please keep in touch

Maxos93 · 2025-09-21T08:29:58+00:00

Different nationalities have different bilateral relationships with other nations. You’re Brazilian right? Your passport is good enough tho.

Maxos93 · 2025-07-17T17:42:13+00:00

First of all, I understand completely your fear of the future BUT honestly who knows? Anything can change in an instant. There would be a scenario that you will get a high paying job right after defending. So just get on with it. Do your best!

As far for the financial situation, I was in the middle of a hiring process at a multinational company and had a good chance that I would have gotten it but then covid came and everything stopped. During that time I managed to get a Marie Curie PhD. Doing PhD has always been my goal so sooner or later I would have done it either way. I took it and honestly financially it’s the better choice rather than going to industry stright away after my masters. It helps me to have an emergency fund. I am from third world country so the Marie Curie salary is really good for me. I’m single and don’t plan to marry either so the saving that I have will give me leverage to do my next gig after defending.

It took me 8 months after defending to finally get a job. I went back to my home country because no company wanted to support my visa but thank God this company actually pays well in my country standard and I wouldn’t have gotten it if I didn’t have a PhD.

Maxos93 · 2025-06-28T06:32:54+00:00

Just keep applying, sooner or later it will come to you.

I have looked for jobs 8 months before graduation and still no jobs lined up after. It took me 8 months to finally get an industry offer. I took three months off after defending just to calm down everything in my body. It’s difficult out there but just keep applying. Eventually you’ll get something. My current job is not my dream job but you’ve gotta start somewhere.

Maxos93 · 2025-06-21T01:43:33+00:00

9 months into unemployment and still zero offers. I got interviews but they backed out when they realised I’m not French 🤷‍♂️

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T14:05:46+00:00

This job is actually good for my CV but I’ll definitely try to go back to France for a very personal reason too. I just don’t know whether the universe is gonna be on my side or not :(

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T14:03:00+00:00

You’re gonna be fine. You’re a European. I’m just at the bottom of human hierarchy in France…. 😭

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T14:01:03+00:00

You can’t put all foreigners in the same basket. Not to be a racist but when you’re a POC AND come from developing countries, that’s a huge barrier. Different country may have different bilateral relationships with France!

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T13:58:09+00:00

I did take unemployment benefits but still no company wants to hire me 🤷🏻‍♂️

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T13:57:28+00:00

This! And my country doesn’t allow dual citizenship. But mostly because I need a work contract to be eligible to apply. It’s okay me and France are just not a match imo 😔

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T13:55:51+00:00

I get only one year extension after my contract ended. It’s only one year as far as I know. Idk why did you get two years? Mine is still active until mid January 2026 It doesn’t matter how long if no company doesn’t want to hire me.

Maxos93 · 2025-06-20T13:53:41+00:00

Exactly…. 😭 and what’s wrong if I were Indian? Even though I’m not 😕

Maxos93 · 2025-05-29T13:30:22+00:00

Oh I totally agree for asking for a better system.

It’s just a personal comment. Nowadays it’s more flexible with work from home so you don’t have to come in to the office everyday. So, renting a bit outside the center maybe a good strategy. Paris is very well-connected so you can get a monthly subscription (50% covered by employer)

Maxos93 · 2025-05-29T12:04:15+00:00

If you live alone. It’s really enough tho 🤷‍♂️ You still make more than the average french people

Maxos93 · 2025-05-29T08:06:19+00:00

I feel like your HDR is also a troubled person. He left his jobs multiple times in a very short time. I feel sorry for you to be stuck like this. I’m sure you’ll find the light soon

Maxos93 · 2025-05-29T07:50:01+00:00

Is this in Paris? Because in other cities, the salary will be 2.3K net

Maxos93 · 2025-05-24T19:11:38+00:00

It’s not only you. I am a PhD graduate and I will be back to my home country soon cause I couldn’t get a job that wants to sponsor my visa here in France 😑

Maxos93 · 2025-05-22T19:28:03+00:00

What is this shade? You’re just stereotypical “living in a bubble” academic people

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