I just had a negative answer for a post-doc application so I am feeling very deflated. I am about 3 years post PhD, in a quite niche humanities topic but can possibly work in a number of different departments. No teaching experience in higher education (although some secondary/ A-levels). I have very young children hence haven't really been able to apply for jobs and opportunities until now, and also have to stay around London. I'm trying to keep up with my own research and I have some publications lined up. I had a job offer pre-covid to do some tutoring in a uni course, which at least would have enabled me to make some new contacts, but this was basically cancelled. I am just not earning a penny from this and it's not sustainable!! Please advise experienced ladies: should I give up? Are there particular opportunities I can apply for? What should I be doing? Many of the academics I worked with have left and I don't know where to seek advise.
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