After I got my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field. I was in financial ruin until I found the right job for me.

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• When I earned my Ph.D., I realized I didn't want to work in that field anymore.
• I decided to pursue a role in science writing, but I couldn't get a job.
• As my bank account dwindled, I became more stressed until I finally landed my dream role.

In 2023, I finished my Ph.D. in biomedical engineering with no job lined up and, honestly, no idea what to do next.

To this day, I'm not entirely sure what went through my mind when I decided...