Because there’s more to life than titles and tenure.
Leaving academia is hard, but watching your life pass by is even harder.
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Leaving Academia is Hard
You’ve invested a decade of your life, but now realised you’re missing...
Balance
You’re tired of working long hours, prioritizing your career over your loved ones.
Impact
You’re struggling to see your impact beyond the ivory tower, and responding to peer reviews isn’t helping.
Stability
You’re tired of bouncing between temporary positions in different cities.
Compensation
You knew academic salaries were low, but now feel how feel how difficult life is without earning your worth.
Confidence
You want a career where you feel appreciated, instead of a career where you never feel good enough.
Happiness
You just aren’t happy in academia anymore. You dread going to work and dream of something different.
How Can I Help You?
Resources to help you find a non-academic career
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Listen to the podcast
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Hi there :) I'm Ashley.
For over a decade, I worked to become a professor at a top-tier research university.
Then, I quit.
Today, I'm an entrepreneur, writer, content creator, and mentor to PhDs who want to grow their careers outside of academia.
I'm giving you everything I needed (but didn't have) in my career transition. You don't have to struggle alone like I did.
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