Bagging the PhD and then…?

The last year of PhD studies is for many not only characterized by high levels of stress that more often than not translate into all-nighters at the office and unhealthy amounts of coffee, but also by the creeping question of what happens next. During the legendary period of writing-up, submitting the thing and facing the defence, PhD students are also struggling with the essential problem of future employment and career planning. In some ways, a period of relative security in terms of knowing your status comes to an end. In this blog I will discuss some of my personal experiences of finding out what to do next and the difficulties as well as delights connected with the process.

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