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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're coming across as clueless and entitled. Building relationships and contributing to your field is not "glad handling" and lots of working parents invest the time in it. Lots of scientists do as well. You didn't. Fine. 
But nothing is going to work unless you [b]figure out what you have to offer -- what's your brand beyond "I'm good at my job!", how to develop that, and who might hire you because of it[/b]. Otherwise, you will invest time and money in the wrong direction. [/quote]

NP but I think OP is coming across as depressed and panicking.

OP, try to maintain calm and perspective. Nothing has happened yet but it’s good that you are considering your options should something happen. I agree with applying for jobs. Also try to brainstorm on what your skills are and how they can be applied. I’m not a scientist, I have no idea if there are headhunters or recruiters you should reach out to and whether that has any value.

I think internet searches and thinking and posting here and Reddit and asking around is part of information gathering. Are there associations or other professional organizations you are part of? Do you have a friend who has a cousin in a similar field that can offer pointers?

Let everyone know you are job searching is one tip I keep hearing again and again. Perhaps that will help uncover whether you know someone who knows someone who knows someone. Think beyond your professional connections - are you involved in your community or with you kids’ soccer team or something? You never know where the connections are going to come from.

Good luck - you’re not the only one in this situation, there are likely people out there who have been through it before and can offer advice.[/quote]

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