'Never thought this kid would struggle': Princeton PhD graduate can't find job even after 2,300 applications

According to The Wall Street Journal, Jack Weiss has broadened his applications well beyond his area of specialisation, pursuing opportunities across industries and locations. His efforts have included applications for software engineering positions and even a food preparation job at a company that sells frozen crab cakes.
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- shubhi mishra
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- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:03 pm IST
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