I am asked

Yesterday was my first time at bat with the "So, are you going on the job market in the fall?" question.

Even being asked if I'm going on the job market is... exciting, terrifying, confusing, shocking, and a lot of fun.

The answer is: No. I can think of at least two moments in my graduate school career when I have written what turns out to be a successful application for something I wasn't entirely prepared--if only emotionally--to accept. I would hate to find myself in the position of spending time on applications to the expense of the dissertation only to find myself suddenly needing a complete draft. No, thank you. I think a little longer in the oven isn't going to hurt, particularly in this economy.

But it's nice to asked!