Precarity has a long hangover

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#1 Submitted by grantka... on February 12, 2020 - 6:56pm

Yes, yes, and yes! The term 'survivor's guilt' resonates.

Precarity has a long hangover

Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss

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Precarity has a long hangover

Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss

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