The irony of getting your Ph.D in Psychology is that by the time you’re finished with your education, you’re severely depressed, prone to anxiety attacks, suffering from insomnia, and struggling with self-esteem issues. I’m kidding…sort of.
This is definitely the wrong point in the journey to ask if this was all worth it.
The job search process—like every other part of the graduate educational experience—is five bujillion times more intense and difficult than it might need to be. Thus far, Ryan has had to prepare three different presentations (each at least an hour long—before the question and answer session) to give as part of days-long interviews at each place. All of this has had to be prepared in his off-hours, when he gets home from his 50+ hour work week. And those 50+ hours? They’re chock-full of CRAZY PEOPLE.
The good news is that soon this will be over, and if he lands a job he should be able to make enough extra money to get himself some good, old-fashioned psychotherapy.
The other good news is that he’s going to look smokin’ hot in this new outfit I got him for his interviews.
Dontcha just want to go up to this outfit and hand it a term paper with a full bibliography? Or sit on the front row in front of it with “I love you” written on your eyelids?
Here’s a close-up to see the gorgeous, velvety color of the jacket:
And here’s a new tie to go with the old stand-by suit for the two-day gigs:
And here’s what he’s wearing to his BYU interview:
You know, just to mix things up a bit.
And just in case you’re feeling generous, feel free to leave an uplifting comment for good old Ryan. I want him to know how much the Internet believes in him.
Sorry about the side-effects of Ryan’s education. If you get your MD, it’s just your wife who has all of those side-effects.
Ryan is going to look VERY sharp, very scholarly, in fact, I’ve written a paper I’d like him to read over for me. Let me know when and where to send it. 
Okay, so call me nit-picky, but I really think the black lace skirt would be fabulous with the chocolate brown velvet jacket. It says: “I may be scholarly, but I’m also hip and non-conformist.” I know it throws off the whole Wardrobe Plan, but it DOES add one more look.
And you know, we all need ONE MORE LOOK.
Go, Ryan!
Ryan will look fantastic and he’s so blessed to have the support of such a fantastic family! Good luck, Ryan!!
sorry to be such a stalker – your blog is my new favorite. i love your hubby’s byu interview outfit. as u of u alumni, i’m fully in favor of it!
especially the red shoes. they’re so similar to the ones i wore today! best of luck to him, from the internet, ya know.
on another note, your “this blog needs more cowbell” bumper sticker cracked me up. i moseyed over and got myself a “this blog really ties the room together” sticker. sweet!
Do you just sit there on the bed and crack yourself up? I would if I were as funny as you are.
Ryan, the 30 seconds that I glimpsed you in the San Francisco Centre were enough to convince me, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you are compassionate, articulate, bright, and just crazy enough to get any job you’d like to apply for. With all that, plus the great outfits, you hardly need all the luck I’m wishing you.
the chocolate velvet (or is it velour?) jacket screams scholarly academic to me. I recommend he practice doing quick little dashing spins in the mirror so he can give his interviewers a full 360 effect. Plus it will make the skirt twirl really pretty
Yeah Ryan!! Good luck!
Ryan, I don’t know you, but go get’em Tiger!
P.S. I love the red shoes, way cute!
Ryan, the Internet believes in you!
I believe, I believe, clap your hands if you believe!
Can I get some discount therapy?
i’ll tell ryan he’s great, if he tells me what ethan’s dream means. ha ha.
good luck ryan!
All I know, Ryan, is that you get it. You understand. You are a therapist I could spill my guts to. oh, wait,…. I already have. Go forth to serve, but not necessarily at BYU.
But don’t forget to come home.
good luck! and have fun…
GO RYAN!!!! I think the next difficult step will be to decide where you are going to work because EVERYONE is going to want you….especially in those outfits. One word for you…HOT.
P.S. My vote is Cali because you will only be 4 hours away from us
go ryan go ryan go go go ryan! my work computer won’t let me see the pictures. but im sure he looks smokin hot and super professional. good luck vibes are being sent your way from downtown slc.
My computer won’t let me see the pictures either, based on some of the comments regarding U***, I think that’s a good thing. GO COUGARS!
Anywhere would be lucky to have ALL of you!!! Good luck, not that you need it.
Good luck Ryan. I am confident you will do incredibly well.
With outfits like that (yes, all 3), he’s bound to blow their boots to outer space (or at least make them have pity for the poor soul).
Knock ‘em dead Ryan. I’m a little jealous of the dope outfits. You’ll do great.
P.S. A good way to become a part of a conversation of high ranking professors and university officials: just walk right up to the group and interject, “well, technically that’s illegal.” It works everytime, I learned it from Jack Handey.
Good luck, Ryan. I hope all goes well. We could use your expertise up in our area. We have plenty of crazy people – all within our ward!
Good luck!
You’ll look great and do great and i’m sure our prayers for you won’t hurt either. We wish you well but hope your best offer is close by.
Dad C
You know Val has got the moving van packed and ready to go as soon as you know where you’re going to end up. He’s looking up housing every time Ryan calls with a new interview site. Parker’s wondering if the suit might some day be on the hand-me-down list, and me… Ryan, I’ve got to FEEL that jacket!!!! It’s got superb texture, I can tell just from the picture. Best of luck with everything!!!
what a great time of life, good luck!