Having a Life and a Job Search Too!

Authors

Dave Jensen

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Science Careers

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Publication Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

A job search can be an all-consuming process. So can writing a thesis. But neither one stacks up against raising kids; now that is a commitment. This month's column presents the stories of two scientists caught in the same difficult scenario--looking for a job while being a parent at the same time. To readers without kids, this may sound like a trivial conundrum: Just lock yourself in the study at night and work on the computer. Unfortunately, it isn't as easy as it sounds...

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