In this episode, Kemi discusses the importance of having an exit strategy in academia. She urges us to regularly assess our career paths, challenging the belief that academia is the sole option. Kemi also emphasizes the significance of recognizing personal agency and maintaining an exit strategy as a valuable tool for defining our value, identifying opportunities, and making informed choices. Tune in for more insights on navigating academia with intention and purpose.

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 

Episode 1 - Ten Lies Of Academic Medicine

Episode 22 - Is It Time To Leave Your Institution? 

Episode 26 - Leaving When Your Post Tenure Promotion? 

Episode 30 - Learning How To Quit 

Episode 52 - Finding Your Faculty Identity

Episode 63 - Your Faculty Title Versus What You Actually Do?

Episode 68 - The Two Suspects That Cloud Our Judgment

Episode 77 - The Academic Bait And Switch 

Episode 117 - Decoupling Success From Suffering


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