https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-princeton-ph-d-applied-to-2-300-jobs-he-still-can-t-get-oneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-princeton-ph-d-applied-to-2-300-jobs-he-still-can-t-get-onehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-princeton-ph-d-applied-to-2-300-jobs-he-still-can-t-get-one#u145827Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:25:45 +0000Jack Weis, a 30-year-old Princeton University graduate with a PhD in chemical engineering, remains unemployed after applying for more than 2,300 jobs. Despite possessing research cited by the Nobel committee, Weis has failed to secure stable employment since graduating in 2024. His search has spanned two years and included positions ranging from specialized laboratory roles to food preparation jobs. The case has drawn attention as an example of a severe U.S. job crisis affecting highly educated professionals.Why it mattersThe situation highlights a disconnect between advanced academic achievem