Isabel Pochet, PhD

I’m back & better / Academia ➡️ Industry / Documenting my transition to technical sales.

[Isabel Pochet, PhD @isabelpochet]

@TheStrugglingS4 Turns out it was not depression…it wasTHE ACADEMIA.

Several years suffering from depression and anxiety, crying everyday, not able to afford basic stuff and stuck in a thesis. Until I found a job in the industry after my PhD and everything changed.

[Isabel Pochet, PhD @isabelpochet]

Is there a community for Academics who transitioned to industry roles on here? 😀 @AcademicChatter @PhDVoice I have a lot to say to those who are insecure about staying in Academia and exploring roles outside research.

[Isabel Pochet, PhD @isabelpochet]

@AgingDepth @TheStrugglingS4 Do sales.

[Isabel Pochet, PhD @isabelpochet]

I’m back on here. It has been almost one year since I do not do research. It was strange at the beginning, but I do not regret at all this new life as a technical sales executive:

✅ Less stress
✅ More money
✅ Stability

And still the opportunity to solve problems.

[Isabel Pochet, PhD @isabelpochet]

B and no regrets 😀

[The Struggling Scientists @TheStrugglingS4]

After you finish your PhD, you will?
A) Do a postdoc
B) Go to industry