Grant-getting targets have made academia resemble T-shirt selling

Follow the yellow brick road. For those who want to transition out of academia, it's useful to learn some home truths first

Three hard truths I learned before moving to a non-academic career

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Person rubbing out on a black board, image ripped in half to illustrate Leaving is a long, emotional affair, but I’m glad I quit academia

Leaving academia is a long, emotional process but I’m glad I did it

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Mortar board with cash to illustrate Pressure to pass mediocre students made me leave academe

Pressure to pass mediocre students forced me out of academia

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by vmg2020 on January 4, 2023 - 10:19am

I know how hardworking you are Duncan and reading this made me realise how exploitative academia can be. I truly hope there will be a sweeter story to tell from you pretty soon.

Grant-getting targets have made academia resemble T-shirt selling

Working in the academy reminds Duncan Money of his brief time on a market stall. Time to swap it for a stable job that pays the bills

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Working in the academy reminds Duncan Money of his brief time on a market stall. Time to swap it for a stable job that pays the bills

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