The content describes the author's personal journey of pursuing an academic career in science, despite not being fully aligned with their desired lifestyle and passions. The author had the necessary skills and qualifications to succeed in the academic track, including a PhD, postdoctoral positions, and a path towards a tenure-track professorship. However, the author found the constant demands of teaching, research, grants, and administrative duties to be overwhelming, especially while trying to balance a young family. The author realized that the traditional markers of success in the field, such as tenure, did not necessarily align with the author's personal values and needs. Ultimately, the author decided to leave the academic path and pursue a more fulfilling career that better suited their lifestyle and passions.
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by Sílv... : medium.com 04-04-2024
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