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Being an academic has a certain amount in common with founding a startup. Everyone knows it's hard to get tenure but everyone thinks they're special and their
by saalweachter 8y ago
Being an academic has a certain amount in common with founding a startup. Everyone knows it's hard to get tenure but everyone thinks they're special and their hard work and talent will let them succeed when most people fail.
But while second place for failing to start a startup is you go make high six figures at a FAANG, second place in academia is you're fucked.
- ALittleLight 8y agoThis is like saying that skydiving has something in common with Russian Roulette. It's true, both are dangerous, but one is clearly a much better choice for exactly the difference you articulate.