Surviving Failure and Rejection: Diary of. PhD holder || EP 78
What comes after the PhD? For many people, the answer is not an open door, it’s more applications, more rejection, and the unsettling question of what comes next.
In this episode, Dr. Mbah-Njei shares an honest look at life after defending her doctoral thesis, including the challenge of finding opportunities when advanced degrees and work experience still don’t seem to be enough. She reflects on the barriers faced by Africans and people educated in Africa, and the frustration of encountering systems that can feel stacked against you.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The gap between…
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