Although I still have a while to make a final decision on where to postdoc next, things continue to be frustrating at my current location. A funded postdoc slot that I'm in the running for is taking weeks to finalize - although my advisor tried to convince me otherwise, it just sounds like a lot of backroom bartering is going on. It would be nice to have, but isn't the end-all my advisor seems to make it out to be (granted, I am not worrying about immediate funding like he is) as ultimately I'd hope to be self-supported by one of the grants I would put in next month or August. And, it is hard to pimp myself for it knowing that I'm at least partially considering another location. Sure, I'm committed to this path...assuming I don't leave. ha. Whatever - I've done my part by providing information and emailing the director to discuss future plans, if he's ever around. I'm looking forward to visiting my 2nd option next week again, to observe an experiment.
I like this post reviewing a book on ways to "grow a backbone". It isn't about not being spineless, but making sure you are in the best position you can be in academia. I like the suggestions that the reviewer summarized - assess your environment, observe others, take notes, mind map, etc. The mind mapping is something I should do often, especially at this stage.
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