On paper I have a pretty successful academic career - BSc and PhD from "top" universities, many years of postdoctoral experience in respected institutes, and a good publication record. In reality, I hit the wall a few years ago and have been struggling with anxiety and depression. To cut a long story short, I realise that I just can't do this any more and if I stay in the laboratory it is going to kill me.
Over the past few years I've looked half-heartedly at job sites for any job but it's clear I'm woefully overqualified in some ways yet totally lacking in useful experience in others; my job history is just too damn specialised Has anybody successfully escaped the academic treadmill and lived to tell the tale?
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I need to get out! What am I good for?
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TheElementsSong · 04/02/2016 14:14
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