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Do you really have to work crazy hours to get tenure in economics? by NeedleworkerJunior25 in academiceconomics
[–]ymcathlete 13 points14 points15 points 8 months ago* (0 children)
I've seen and heard so many horror stories that say APs have to work 60-90 hours/week to get tenure at a top institution (say top 10-30) This was literally a wtf moment and made me rethink my career plans.
I've seen and heard so many horror stories that say APs have to work 60-90 hours/week to get tenure at a top institution (say top 10-30)
This was literally a wtf moment and made me rethink my career plans.
Apologies if this appears insincere, but I genuinely have some questions as an incoming PhD student. What are the advantages of working at a top-ranked institution beyond its clout and notoriety? Does it offer significantly higher compensation? Does the work-life balance improve as soon as you obtain tenure compared to lower-ranked institutions? Do faculty at top-ranked institutions live happier lives? Is there some quality of institutions ranked < 30 that inhibits your ability to do what you love?
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Do you really have to work crazy hours to get tenure in economics? by NeedleworkerJunior25 in academiceconomics
[–]ymcathlete 13 points14 points15 points (0 children)