It's interesting to be how even though I haven't really tweeted in a while I still get be followers every now and then. First: welcome. Secondly I wonder if this reflects how hard to find info about transitioning careers can still be. Clinging to straws and all that.

Me: I’m working on a paper from (for) my previous job. Sister: Oh, do you get extra pay for that? Me: Ehm… No (*confused laughter*). Me later: Why don’t I get paid for this?? Academia is broken at so many levels #AcademicTwitter

I am just really thankful someone at a recruitment event told us 'you can break even so make sure you get a funding package'. But I feel like funding for grad school is part of the hidden curriculum bc I knew lots of people who ended up in unfunded research programs.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the ‘hidden curriculum’ of #academia. The jargon, expectations, and insider info that can put students (esp #FirstGen) at a disadvantage. So #AcademicTwitter what did it seem like others knew and you didn’t when you came to University?

“Take rejection as a polishing process. It’s preparing you to shine” - This is a great quote by @augustorozo. @AcademicChatter @academeology @GoodbyeAcademia @The_GradGrid

I wish more students would actually ask this because it's an excellent question. "What can you do for me?". Brilliant. Never work for someone who takes it as granted that you obviously will want to work for THEM. Both parties should be happy with the agreement to work together.

Please no more threads about how awful it is that people are leaving academia/how wonderful your professor career is. The framing of this as a CHOICE is offensive to those of us that have been forced out by adjunctification.

Alright, my feed is currently filled with people leaving academia for industry, and I am too curious not to ask ... What sorts of industry jobs are you looking for with Ph.D. in a psychology-related field and why?

Leaving academia doesn't mean leaving science. Science in industry is exciting too. Joining a biotech/pharma does not mean your creativity is discouraged, quite the opposite.

Prospective #PhD student tip: Before you commit, you need a clear vision for how you'll be funded THROUGHOUT #gradschool, not just in the 1st year—and what's expected of you to receive your #stipend. A dozen other $$ factors to consider: pfforphds.com/offerletter/ #gradstudent

TW suicide and self harm I’ve been working in academia for 6 years now & it has brought me to my mental & physical limits. There were times the work stress made me not only want to leave the uni by but also this world.

And now I finally took the decision to not continue my contract and leave academia once it runs out. When telling my colleagues they didn’t understand. They said that I should give it all a chance and that I’ve come so far. Further than most others

Academic life (1/2) … (Sound ON🎼🔔)

Today is #WomeninScienceDay, and my former dept head just asked me if I would be ok being removed as a coauthor from a paper I worked on for more than a year. With the ongoing discussions about academic misconduct and abuse, I feel it's the right time to share my experience.

6 weeks in my industry job and my boss told me I'm performing well. 8 years in academia and nobody ever told me I was performing well.