It's good to followup on your successes.
Jay has gotten his PhD in physics, for which he is very proud.
Jay wants to celebrate his accomplishment.
Jay celebrates with his friends, then gets to work the next day on a new project.
Jay spends the next several months basking in his accomplishment.
Jay has a successful research career and lives a full life.
Jay has a hard time finding a job because he hasn't done much since getting his PhD.