Princeton PhD with Nobel-cited research struggles to find a job after 2,300 applications

A 30-year-old Princeton University PhD graduate has applied for over 2,300 jobs since 2024 but remains without stable employment.
• Jack Weis’s research was cited by the Nobel committee in 2024, yet he struggled to find work even outside his field.
After losing a part-time AI training job, Weis is considering law school and developing an AI-powered drone business idea.

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