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I am doing a PhD in Germany, and I just was told that it is very difficult to get a post doc at the university I am working in. All my plans were based on this. I am about to complete my PhD, and I don t know what to do. My funding ends in a few months, and there is no way I can earn money.
Moreover, my residence permit depends on continued funding.
Please please give me some advice.
What can I do?
Can I apply for another PhD in Canada? My intention is to immigrate. There are no jobs for academics in the country that I come from, and I was hoping to stay on in Germany. Once I get the citizenship here, I will be able to apply throughout Europe.
Can I apply for post docs in Canada or the United States?
I just don't know what to do. Please help! My Phd is in the social sciences.

I wouldn't recommend doing a second PhD. In the long term it might harm your employment prospects and I doubt it would enhance your situation, apart from buying you time.

Are there no other German universities you could apply to? Is there a reason why you are limited to your current university? If post-doc jobs are not available, what about a research assistant post?

Do you have a tutor you could discuss this with? Or does your university have an advisor for international students? I'd recommend talking to them to see if you can get some advice for your specific circumstances.