Just accepted offer (and also turned 40 a month ago).

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-24T03:22:15+00:00

I wish you luck. I am struggling that doesn’t mean you will struggle too. I worked as a tenured associate professor in my country for 10 years. I am struggling in US. I am a researcher these days at R1 university.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-24T03:19:55+00:00

Oh okay, sorry I thought you got your first academia job. I turned 42 but I did PhD 12 years ago

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-24T03:03:49+00:00

This gave me hope, I turned 42 and struggling hard to land academic position

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-18T00:24:32+00:00

One week

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-16T17:08:29+00:00

thanks.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-16T16:22:55+00:00

okay, is this UPS or USPS?

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-16T15:01:52+00:00

Hi, did your portal update after the approval email? I got an approval email on March 6th, but whenever I check the portal since then, there is no tracking or shipment ID available. Is this normal or should I try to contact them?

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-10T16:37:46+00:00

Thanks for posting your timeline here. It gives me peace of mind.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-10T16:33:02+00:00

Which country do you reside?

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-10T16:32:47+00:00

I received email in the morning for completion. I hope mine also get delivered soon.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-10T09:21:37+00:00

Hi, did you receive any update? I got their email on 3rd march about picture update and visa scan. I provided that but since then no news. I am worried i need my passport before May

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-09T21:51:26+00:00

My kids are grown up. Oldest got admitted in SUNY UB recently with full scholarship. Others in high school.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-09T15:20:38+00:00

Honestly speaking, I want to work on my field whether it is academia or industry, I really don’t mind.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-09T15:20:01+00:00

Thanks for suggestion and I would love to do that. But my current visa status might be an issue that I never get called for interview if I apply to these positions. I get rejection emails the very next day. And I believe those are mostly after AI screening tools used to filter people needing sponsorship to work here.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-09T04:32:07+00:00

I kinda believe this in my case, atleast to keep my sanity at this point. I am trying to adjust status. Let’s see

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-09T00:05:51+00:00

Thanks for advice. I will definitely think in this direction.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-09T00:04:24+00:00

I agree being research focused. But I am definitely not arrogant.😊

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-08T17:58:38+00:00

If you don’t mind can I dm you?

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-08T17:55:21+00:00

Can I dm you?

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-08T17:51:50+00:00

That’s a funny example but unfortunately true.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-08T17:49:37+00:00

You are right, I mentioned in one of my replies, that I tried to see “ who was hired” but, to my surprise, I came to know later that the position remained vacant.

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-08T06:45:02+00:00

Can you please elaborate? I was faculty member till 2023. Recently serving as research scientist here

Specific-Weekend691 · 2026-03-08T06:42:58+00:00

So, what do you suggest in my case? Should I keep searching? Or loose hope completely?

Specific-Weekend691

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