From PhD to Life blog
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Fixing what’s underneath comes first (story time!)
Dear Reader, Here’s a story about my living room wall. Today, it looks stunning. (If I do say so myself.) The colour grounds the space,…
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The problem with “once a scientist, always a scientist”
Dear Reader, I saw this comment on LinkedIn recently: “Once a scientist, always a scientist.” At first glance, it feels like an empowering sentiment, reassuring…
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For PhDs who feel stuck in limbo
Dear Reader, Here’s a surprising thing about my work: Many of my clients already have jobs outside of academia. Yep. Good jobs, even. They’re working…
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What my clients taught me this week about leaving academia
Dear Reader, The hardest part of leaving academia isn’t the job search itself. Yep. It’s the years of conditioning that make brilliant, passionate people feel…
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“Do you do any intellectual work at all anymore?”
Dear Reader, On Saturday, I went to a small party with people I’ve known casually for years but rarely see. When we all first met,…
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What to do after breaking up with academia
Dear Reader, If you’re letting go of academia as the guiding framework for your life and career, welcome. What do I mean? Well, education is…
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Still love your students? You can leave anyway
Dear Reader, I want to talk about something that comes up all the time in my work. Quick reminder! Today I’m hosting a live tour…
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Feeling stuck in academia? Let’s figure out what’s next
Dear Reader, Last week, 90 professors, postdocs, and other PhDs joined me for a live workshop to reflect on whether it’s time to leave academia.…
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What 90 PhDs told me about leaving academia (reflections on yesterday’s workshop)
Dear Reader, Yesterday, I hosted a live workshop for professors, postdocs, and other PhDs who are thinking about leaving academia. About 90 people showed up…
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Is it time to leave academia? (Free workshop Wednesday)
Dear Reader, If you’ve been thinking about leaving academia—but haven’t decided for sure—this is for you. Wednesday at 12pm EDT, I’m hosting a free, live…
