I earned a PhD in Neuroscience. Then suffered through a couple of postdocs and was not advancing in that career. I jumped ship to tech, working at startups and

I earned a PhD in Neuroscience. Then suffered through a couple of postdocs and was not advancing in that career. I jumped ship to tech, working at startups and big-ish companies in San Francisco. The money was nice but working style did not match my preferences (frequent interruptions, projects decided by others, and hierarchies). I decided to go back to academia (and stay in SF), primarily teaching Data Science. I realized that teaching is my passion. I took a pay cut, but it is more joyful for me. I can pick the courses I teach and get to mentor students. As I long I deliver, I can manage my time how I please. I still consult with tech companies. I realized that I had to make my own way through my life. I found my niche which is 75% academic and 25% industry.