The Post Academic Research Life
Posted by jgrant, 2010-03-30 10:01:14
From a recent interview with Mark Tarver :
"Post-academia life is not simple. For many academics leaving the university, there is no equivalent employment. If you are a medieval historian, there are scant opportunities outside of university for your talents. For an academic pushing middle age, competing on the falling job market against younger people can be very hard. Hence people cling to the wreckage of higher education for fear of the colder world outside. The colder world does have something to offer; freedom. Provided you can establish a minimum income, you are free to research without the pressures of bureaucracy. Generally if you are an academic, you are extremely smart and self-motivated. Hence plan to be self-employed and plan your route of escape in advance. "
