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This is an update to the money diary series. I have my main job as research economist and do some consulting on the side. My main job offers me good benefits and the consulting side offers me flexibility for tax purposes.

Thoughts and recommendations on the job market based on my experience. My Experience My first experience in the econ job market was in 2018-2019. During the last three years of my PhD I had worked at various start-ups, participated in research summer experiences, and did consulting work.

Sharing some thoughts based on my most recent job transition. As a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Virginia a potential budget could have been: Concept Amount Salary $70,000.

The programs featured in this section are targeted at undergraduate and graduate students. I have personally been involved as a participant in these programs and highly recommend them.

A crash course on data science.

What are postdocs? Postdocs are temporary appointments granted to individuals that have received a doctoral degree. These appointments are traineeships to prepare scholars for a career. Why do a postdoc? Contingency Strategy: job market candidates that were not able to get satisfying offers might choose to do a postdoc for a few years and try again.

Thoughts and recommendations on personal finance and evaluating job offers.