Beginning, end and a beginning….
They say after every end there is a beginning. According to Hinduism, when you die, you are reborn. There is no concept of death. Yet there are “ends” in life. And you have to move beyond, look for something new.
I am dealing with two of these -
Almost five years ago when I started my Ph.D. it was an end to my professional life in India and start of new academic life in USA. But now the end is in sight. I am about to graduate in a few months. Now what? The question is a tough one as at once I feel that there are so many beginnings in sight. The first question, I have to deal with – do I want to go back to India or stay in US? What kind of a job I want to do? Do I want to get an academic position or work in the industry? How easy/ or difficult it is to get into a professional career after your Ph.D?
Yes, I am looking forward to graduate but I don’t think I can find answers to these questions. I am hoping it will sort out as time comes.
The second most immediate decision I need to make is to move into a new apartment. It is always difficult to shift especially when you don’t know what the future is holding for you. But I guess I will have to make some decisions.
New place, new decisions.
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As I said earlier, I am in the same boat. I am just looking for a place where I can do good work, I don’t mind the location as long as it’s safe enough.
Same thing with lease too. I thought a lot about it and decided that in this transition phase, better have a place to stay rather than depending on someone else. 6 months lease always helps.
–Yo
The confusion you are in is most common among immigrants/Non-Immigrants in United States. To clear up your confusion, you need to separate your short term and long term goals and then find your way out.
Your short term goal is to start your career and long term goal is to decide where you want to be.
Hope this helps you find a direction if not a clarity on your state of mind.
–sri
@yogesh, thanks for your comments. I wish you all the best.
@sri, thanks your suggestion is certainly helpful.
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