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Any other tenure-track faculty on Tildes?

I've got a "holy grail" TT faculty position at an R1 university, but I'm seriously considering leaving academia. It's a fit issue, and I've had a major mental health development that has definitely changed the equation for me. I would welcome non-academic or non-TT or non-faculty input as well. It would be an immense life change for me and my family, so I'd like to look at it from all sides, and I think Tildes would be a great place to do that.

Please let me know if you're interested in a discussion or just give freeform advice. I'll update this post with specific questions if this gets any traction.

My thanks!

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  1. creesch
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    What field would this be in? I'd imagine there are also cultural differences between various departments and disciplines. I have a background in history (education degree) and while not active in...

    What field would this be in? I'd imagine there are also cultural differences between various departments and disciplines. I have a background in history (education degree) and while not active in the field (working in IT for well over a decade) I am still active in history communities with people with various positions in the academic world. But before I try to crowd source their input or point them here I wanted to check if it would be relevant.

    What are your own reservations in this btw? You clearly do have some.

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  2. DefinitelyNotAFae
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    Hey, I work in student affairs and only teach a class for Resident Assistants, but I just want to let you know I see you! I'm happy to be an ear, it sounds like you have a lot going on, but I'm...

    Hey, I work in student affairs and only teach a class for Resident Assistants, but I just want to let you know I see you!

    I'm happy to be an ear, it sounds like you have a lot going on, but I'm not sure I'd have answers for you beyond taking care of yourself as a person before prioritizing you as an employee, but I understand the bigger picture there too about tenure and security and all of that. If I can be helpful let me know

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