Hi there Reader,
What’s not a dumpster fire right now?*
Because every day there’s bad news, everywhere, all around us.
Our politicians despise us.
Higher education is a mess.
Healthcare is a mess.
Climate crisis, genocide, war…
And, in lesser bad news, Twitter seems truly and fully gone, dead, done.
So I’ve (maybe for good) decamped to Bluesky, because I do actually want to like social media.
I’m a solo person in life and work (other than my clients), and that means I go online in part to hang out with other people.
Maybe you do too.
Bluesky seems like a decent spot to try to do that.
I have the same handle there that I have elsewhere: FromPhDtoLife.
See you there?
Here are some neat things you can do on Bluesky other than the usual stuff you’re used to from Twitter.
Or, we can be in conversation on LinkedIn. It’s not a bad place, promise. A bit staid, but maybe that’s just me (no, I blame Microsoft).
What’s Happening
- The PhD Career Clarity Program is open for enrollment! Perfect for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs who are ready to leave academia and land meaningful, fulfilling jobs elsewhere.
- Free Wednesday co-working continues; sign up on my website.
- Want more co-working? Sign up for Flow Club, where I’m a regular host. Use my link to get a free two-week trial.
- Program members: Join me this Friday for our monthly workshop! “Freelancing, Consulting, and Other Ways to Earn a Buck While Job Searching.”
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*My living room is looking good, though! I bought new cushions and finished a gallery wall above my sofa.
Cheers,
Jen
P.S. Want to explore working with me? Visit my Services page to learn about options, or reply to this email and let me know what you want my help with!
Jennifer Polk, PhD
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