Yes, it is a difficult time for scholars, whether you are graduating now, in an untenable position, reeling from cuts to your research budget, or you're trying to change careers. Eleanor Pritchard, another Substacker, and I are offering a (free) webinar that might interest you: "Beyond the University: (Re)Imagining Your Research Career."
So accurate, and well put. Our current moment feels a lot like 2008-2009, when I was finishing graduate school and it felt like every job available had suddenly disappeared. I stayed in academia, ultimately moving into administration after several years of teaching in contingent roles. It's been a rewarding journey and I have work that I love, even if it's not the path I imagined when I started my PhD. I'm so glad to find you and your work here on the other side!
Yes, it is a difficult time for scholars, whether you are graduating now, in an untenable position, reeling from cuts to your research budget, or you're trying to change careers. Eleanor Pritchard, another Substacker, and I are offering a (free) webinar that might interest you: "Beyond the University: (Re)Imagining Your Research Career."
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-university-reimagining-your-research-career-tickets-1312783082539?aff=oddtdtcreator
So accurate, and well put. Our current moment feels a lot like 2008-2009, when I was finishing graduate school and it felt like every job available had suddenly disappeared. I stayed in academia, ultimately moving into administration after several years of teaching in contingent roles. It's been a rewarding journey and I have work that I love, even if it's not the path I imagined when I started my PhD. I'm so glad to find you and your work here on the other side!
Thanks so much for sharing this and yes! It’s lovely out here in the wild blue yonder!