Another Ph D lad in trouble:) I've been unemployed for one year now. I'm lost and don't know what to do. What really hurts me is the SILENCE. I have been sending emails to everybody. Out of 40 emails sent nationwide. I received one email saying " sorry I don't have funds" the second one saying" I have NO lab. NO position available" exactly like this. I am wondering what's going on. Is it the field? I have six publications and I was one of the best 5%. So why no one is looking at my resumes?
Another funny thing I asked my codirector for a recommendation letter and he refused. he said I don't need one from a codirector since I have one from my direct supervisor...
I'm doubting myself, I feel old and insecure..