careerJob Loss
#RI-6a0e8d70·5 months ago·
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“Accepted job for 9 years without considering tenure implications”
What Actually Happened
I've been on maternity leave and now my job is not being reappointed, likely due to tenure concerns
What I wish I knew
"To consider tenure implications before accepting job"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research institution's tenure policies before accepting job"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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