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I'm a burned out academic leaving the field. I'd like to learn something new as a means of recovery and healing from the trauma (edit: narcissm, lack of human connection, intense funding cuts resulting in competition, less focus on students in recent years and instead on metrics). So, what should I learn (edit: that might help recovery from the aforementioned) What do you recommend and where could I start? I'm not looking for career advice, just crowdsourcing new things to learn and experience.

That's it. That's my ask.

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[-] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 9 points 5 days ago

If you're burned out from being in academia why don't you take some time off to connect with real life humans and volunteer somewhere? Find a local charity and offer to help out. Or volunteer at an old person's home.

[-] maegul@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I hear what you’re saying … but earning a living may be a necessary priority after coming out of academia.

And it certainly is a weird time to set course for a new career.

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