Periagoge
Scenario

When you realize you hate your field after finishing your PhD

I spent six years getting my PhD and now that I have it I realize I hate research and never want to see another academic paper again but everyone expects me to be grateful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The sunk cost of extensive training has created a prison of others' expectations that conflicts with authentic self-knowledge.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Education & Learning?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.