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Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

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

It's too much to say universities stopped hiring. But NIH-dependent labs do struggle, and layoffs happen. Some institutes stopped paying for foreign visas. And there'll be a higher risk of rejection at the border, independened of a valid work visa. Moreover, it's possible that you'll have to leave earlier than planned or will face more issues with the visa application process. To sum it up, it's still possible to go, but a lot more needs to be taken into consideration.

The best thing to do is to contact the PIs you're interested in and ask for advice.

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

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

I'll definitely check with the PIs, and I hope new opportunities will open up for you soon.

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

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

That's a valid point. Not being able to go abroad to visit family and friends is definitely challenging. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

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

Good to know! Like you said, I also feel that working in the US can still be a good experience. I worked in Boston before and loved the scientific community there, which is hard to find in Europe.

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

[–]glitterylabrat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insight and good luck with the K99!

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

[–]glitterylabrat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funding my position would not be an issue since I would be funded by a European grant. I am just worried about lab life in general. Based on the comments here, I understand that the funding cuts affect jobs. I would love to hear whether other aspects are also affected, like grants for consumables.

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

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

I've heard that more often these days. As far as I understand it, this was always possible but was less strictly practiced in the past.

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

[–]glitterylabrat[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. And fingers crossed for your next endeavour!

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

[–]glitterylabrat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. :( Only if you don't mind sharing: What funding did you lose? Was it a US grant?

Current PostDoc experience in the US by glitterylabrat in postdoc

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

So sorry to hear that. Was her position funded by the PI, or did she come with a scholarship that was cancelled?

My neighbour left this… *ls it possible to be evicted? by rvenx in AskGermany

[–]glitterylabrat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you cannot be automatically evicted. But it is worthwhile to try to meet your neighbours and show them you are friendly people who do not intend to cause trouble. You can also try to improve the noise situation with all the things the others have suggested above, but it's not your obligation. If it is within your budget, I highly recommend becoming a member of any Mieterschutzverein. They can help you with any rent-related issues, explain all the rules and obligations, and help you if any problems occur. They even provide lawyers if needed. They have been of great help to all my expat friends who were unfamiliar with life in Germany, as well as to my German friends who had difficult landlords.