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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Your PhD dissertation can help you get a job
Interview with Jen Harrison, dissertation coach and owner of Read.Write.Perfect. I met Jen Harrison a few weeks ago…
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