academia is a cult\'学术界是一种邪教”setting boundaries with work?

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academia is a cult"学术界是一种邪教”

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One of the reasons why I think the realm of higher education can be toxic is that it’s boundaryless.

Say you want to set limits and work only 40 hours a week.

If you’re a junior scholar, people will judge you for not “wanting it” enough.

If you’re a faculty member, people will judge you as selfish for not carrying your own weight.

The problem is that the system itself thrives off overwork. And then individuals come to think that they do, too.

Don’t get me wrong—some people are workaholics and the environment suits them well.

But most academics I know want to have healthier boundaries with work.

Unfortunately, no amount of individual self-care can counter the fact that higher education runs by exploiting passion.

Academics—what are your experiences with setting boundaries with work?


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