101: You Are Being Sold a Lie: How to Plan for a Career Outside Academia

<p>In this episode, Dra. Yvette discusses the topic of the adjunctification of academia as well as how and why it’s important to plan for a career outside of the tenure-track.</p> <p>Believe it or not, you likely have had a professor who earns wages that are below the poverty line, relies on public assistance, and/or struggles to meet their basic needs.</p> <p>If you are being trained to become a tenure-track professor, the grim reality is that there’s a good chance you won’t land a t-t job, not because you’re not competitive or qualified, but rather because there just aren’t enough jobs.</p> <p>Tune in to this episode to learn a few ways to keep your career options open as you navigate grad school.</p> <p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p> <p><a href="https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-11-09/uc-lecturer-union-strike-pay">https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-11-09/uc-lecturer-union-strike-pay</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/04/20/new-report-says-many-adjuncts-make-less-3500-course-and-25000-year">https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/04/20/new-report-says-many-adjuncts-make-less-3500-course-and-25000-year</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/adjunct-professors-higher-education-thea-hunter/586168/">https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/04/adjunct-professors-higher-education-thea-hunter/586168/</a></p> <p>Want to gain access to my weekly tips, advice, freebies, and offerings? Then sign up for my email newsletter here: <a href="https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06">https://creative-trailblazer-5062.ck.page/8113780a06</a></p> <p>Like what you heard and would like to chat with me one-on-one? Book a free half-hour coaching consultation. You can sign up here: <a href="https://calendly.com/gradschoolfemtoring/meeting">https://calendly.com/gradschoolfemtoring/meeting</a></p> <p>Are you interested in applying to grad school? Then, sign up for Dra. Yvette's online grad application course that walks you through t