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#RI-6aab6cfb·2 months ago·
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leaving academia for industry

Feeling sad about leaving behind academic knowledge

What I wish I knew
"Academic life's value"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider personal goals"
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5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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