In a pre-apocalyptic hellscape of increasing workloads and diminishing budgets, “Surviving Academia” is the story of 3 academics trying to make it all work.
Prospective #PhD students, this one is for you!
Benefit from the wisdom of seven (soon-to-be-) PhDs on how to evaluate the #gradschool offers of admission you have received
wrt finances, unions, career development, mental health, and work-life balance.
https://t.co/aOjsr55wxQ
The reality is finding a job takes months for everyone--regardless of education and work history. I know it's hard and frustrating, but it should also remind PhD job seekers that their experience is not unique and that others, just like them, have pulled through.
if it isn’t feeling right, don’t play a support role in somebody else’s fantasy, no matter how habitual it is.
you’re allowed to be the star of your own fucking life.
get on it.
💫💃⭐️
In November, I'm speaking in Kansas City and then at WashU. It looks like I'll be driving DIRECTLY past @Mizzou to get between the two!
Anyone know the right person to contact there about potentially hosting one of my seminars? It will NEVER be cheaper! ;)
cc @SurvivingPhD
Me, starting Internet Law class w/a joke: Guys, the last time this course was taught here the cutting edge case was Napster!
[blank stares]
Me, horrified: Wait. DO YOU KNOW WHAT NAPSTER IS?
[sheepish shaking of heads]
Me: I'M ONLY 34 I CAN'T ALREADY BE THAT PROFESSOR
We may be on winter break, but oh man, do we have a treat for you! Check out this seated meditation with Dr. @emilyrollie, academic-yogi extraordinaire (Ep. 10)! https://t.co/a4hnEEaA0A
NEW EPISODE 🎉🎉🎉🎉Episode 11 - SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
The Didactic Trio will be on Winter Break for a bit, but be sure to come back in January for Season 2 of Surviving Academia! Until then, #keeponsurvivin