diff --git a/aardvark-node/src/network.rs b/aardvark-node/src/network.rs
index bf0b118..6c176b4 100644
--- a/aardvark-node/src/network.rs
+++ b/aardvark-node/src/network.rs
@@ -451,8 +451,11 @@ mod tests {
             .await
             .unwrap();
 
+        assert!(!join_handle.is_finished());
+        
         unsubscribe_tx.send(()).unwrap();
         let result = join_handle.await.unwrap();
+        
         assert!(result.is_ok());
     }
 }