Pros and Cons of an Academic Life
(For academic scholars only not for academic administrators)
· To achieve success is difficult in any field but the academic lane has some special advantages
· It is a life of your mind only
· You do not need people skill as a necessary condition for success even though honesty and integrity still count
· Flexible lives with all summer off and sabbaticals
· Pay is adequate and can lead to comfortable retirement with careful planning though you won’t be a billionaire
· Joy of discovery and plenty of freedom
· Interacting with interesting people and cut across different social strata
· Have control of 80% of your own life and less dependent on others
· There are less risks of all kind
· You are your own boss
1. You can not be a billionaire via an academic career
2. You need to manage your finance carefully to achieve a comfortable retirement
3. You still need to work and compete hard if you want to reach the top instead of just a mediocre existence.
4. There are no short cuts to success
Readers: The above are my own experiences of close to 70 years. Suggest additional advantages and disadvantages!
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