A PhD from a prestigious university like Cambridge is often seen as a ticket to success. However, for Marika Niihori, who lives in London, England, the reality was quite different.
Marika Niihori grew up in Cairns, a tropical city in Queensland, Australia, attended the Australian National University and later won a Gates Cambridge Scholarship for outstanding students to do her PhD.
According to The Hindustan Times , after four years of studying at Cambridge University, despite having a PhD in physics from one of the most prestigious universities in the world, she still struggled to find a job. Marika Niihori faced 70 rejections before landing a job.
Marika recently shared her experiences on Instagram. “I didn’t expect finding a job to be this hard,” she admitted in the post.
“I thought completing my PhD would set me up for a bright future. But it turns out having the flexibility and privilege to take some time off was a blessing,” she says of her experience while waiting for a job.
In the article, Marika also added: "I often compare myself to my friends who did not pursue a PhD and wonder what their lives are like. I see others moving up the ladder in their careers and lives."
Her story quickly went viral, sparking debate about the job market and the university and graduate education system.
Some netizens expressed frustration with the job market, saying: “If a PhD from Cambridge can’t find a job, what hope is there for the rest of us?” Others argued that a degree alone is not enough: “First you need experience.”
"The fact that you can't find a job despite graduating with a PhD from Cambridge University means the higher education system has failed. We need to encourage people to invest in alternative career paths, such as vocational qualifications and skills training programmes," one netizen added.
Source: https://archive.vietnam.vn/tien-si-tot-nghiep-truong-cambridge-bi-tu-choi-70-lan-khi-di-xin-viec/
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