How does someone with a PhD in neuroscience wind up working as a special education primary-school teacher? Here’s one part of the story:
Interestingly, actually getting the job was fortunate. The principal read the information in my application and was incredulous that someone with a PhD was going to be willing to take a part time (27.5 hours.week) job for $9.01 an hour. Further, there was no way this type of person would stick around for any amount of time.
When I arrived for the interview, the principal asked me outright why I was there. He had literally only given me the interview so he could see if I was for real.
Ha! Read the full Q & A over at University Affairs. It’s a wonderful piece, inspiring and full of good advice for PhDs (and others) changing careers. Thanks Michael!