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I've decided to leave academia. What job can I do?

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HintUp · 23/03/2018 15:35

Hi,

I have decided today I want to leave academia. I have research experience and a PhD, publications, some lecturing experience too, but I just want to leave.

My ideal job would be health related, a patient-facing role. I did have a dream to be a GP but financially it isn't feasible now, and it is tough in the medical profession. I'm open to going into training again, but can't afford to spend more than 2 years (and don't want to take a loan out). I had a look at the Physician Assistant training programme but that is coming up very expensive too (and not sure it is worthwhile with a loan).

Any ideas please? Thanks!

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eggsandchips · 27/03/2018 20:37

@elinor I'll look into that. It's a whole new ball game from what we are used to in the wonderful world of, for example, jobs.ac.uk where most of 'our traditional' jobs are advertised!

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