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Ruminations: Life after Academia: January 2015
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Ruminations: Life after Academia. This blog was inspired by others who are writing about their transition out of academia or who have already left and feel a positive transformation. After ten years of academic life while pursuing my PhD and teaching in Higher Education in the UK, I too am part of the growing number of post-PhDs who have decided to find happiness outside of the University walls. This blog charts that journey. Wednesday, 21 January 2015. How fast things can change. Links to this post.
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On the Fence: The Dangers of Being on the Fence
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Saturday, June 04, 2011. The Dangers of Being on the Fence. OK, so I'll freely admit that I started this blog over a year ago because A) I was torn between wanting to find an academic job and, at the same time, not knowing for sure if academe was really. For me and B) I hoped to meet others facing a similar dilemma. What have I learned over the past year? Admits to the unicor...
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On the Fence: Rookie Mistakes and Baby Tiger Syndrome
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Thursday, March 24, 2011. Rookie Mistakes and Baby Tiger Syndrome. I just wrapped up a really great conversation with the head of the history department that didn't hire me. (For the sake of pseudonymity, I'll keep the school to myself, but to whoever got the job: You got the gold ring, my friend.). This is really important: They do not. I really like my colleagues and the de...
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On the Fence: March 2011
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Monday, March 28, 2011. What's Life Like as a Visiting Professor? Trying to decide if you should apply for a visiting position? Wondering if it's worth it to relocate for a temporary gig? Posted by E.W. Links to this post. Friday, March 25, 2011. Kicked to the Curb: It Can Happen to You. At least this curb has a place to drain your sorrows. 1 Teach great classes. Moe has done...
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On the Fence: What exactly am I getting myself into?
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Thursday, April 07, 2011. What exactly am I getting myself into? The point of this digression is that when I jump to a prep school, I'm going to have to do a LOT more work. But what kind of work? Cared, I wouldn't have bothered. (Bear in mind that Steve's description fits many boarding schools, but he wasn't at one.). Well, it's about half BS and about half true. If all that ...
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On the Fence: April 2011
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Sunday, April 24, 2011. Additional Thoughts on the On-campus Interview. As I continue my death-march through the prep-school interview season, I have been amazed by a number of things. First, how badly I have botched my first few interviews. (For ugly details see this post. Second, how generous the people who have interviewed me have been in offering advice. When I had campus...
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On the Fence: December 2010
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Monday, December 27, 2010. Why Academe is Exactly Like a "Love" Affair. Dissertation-cum-book manuscript, even selling my car to live the life of a vagabond academic and putting off making payments on my large student loan debt. Oh yes, I was a committed little thing. Is my heart all cracked and shriveled now like the Grinch's? Posted by E.W. Links to this post. Just when we ...
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On the Fence: November 2010
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Monday, November 29, 2010. A Post-Turkey Wake Up Call. Drop $1,000 for a 30 minute chat? Golly, I'd love to! The way it is. At 10am or earlier. Yikes! It suddenly dawned on me around X-mas that while my AHA appointment card was shockingly, embarrassingly empty, particularly compared to my friends in other sub-fields with 4-5 interviews lined up, I nonetheless still had a few ...
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On the Fence: Additional Thoughts on the On-campus Interview
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Sunday, April 24, 2011. Additional Thoughts on the On-campus Interview. As I continue my death-march through the prep-school interview season, I have been amazed by a number of things. First, how badly I have botched my first few interviews. (For ugly details see this post. Second, how generous the people who have interviewed me have been in offering advice. When I had campus...
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On the Fence: June 2011
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A blog for indecisive academics who are on the market, or currently employed in academe, but considering non-academic job options. Wednesday, June 15, 2011. History: Still One of the Nation's Worst Subjects. Why should it matter to me? US Students Remain Poor at History, Tests Show. Published: June 14, 2011. American students are less proficient in their nation’s history than in any other subject, according to results of a nationwide test released on Tuesday, with most fourth graders unable to say ...
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