Light at the End of the Tunnel

Okay, so it's midnight in my land, and I decide to blog. Here's the chain of events that led to this one.

A few days ago I was going through this website, one on my rather selective list of favorites, and I come across this gem. Which got me thinking, wow, really? Do they actually mean that after two more (hopefully not more than that. please!) years of this life, I'll be overqualified for everything else but academics? Not that it's a problem or anything; I mean, unlike most others, I'm actually in the PhD program so that I can eventually teach. Well, in any case, out of curiosity, I decided to go online and check what other careers are in store for me, and specific profiles.

Shock Number 1: I am overqualified for 99% of the stuff they have out there!

Shock Number 2: I cannot find the kind of work I'm qualifying myself for!!

Idea: Since GE Medical Systems is my "dream" firm, how about doing a GE-intensive search?

Result: On page 1, filled with around fifty positions advertized, exactly ONE is my Dream Job. Wowowie!! Finally...! Phew... at least there's something.

***So then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel...***

On closer inspection: The position is advertized for GE Europe, in Germany.

***...is just the freight train coming your way.***

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P.S. Do you think it was really just coincidence that I was listening to Metallica's No Leaf Clover at exactly that instant?