I've seen quite a few professors who did a stint in industry and went back to academia with their tail between their legs. A professor in a good school is like

I've seen quite a few professors who did a stint in industry and went back to academia with their tail between their legs. A professor in a good school is like a small-business owner with a guaranteed income and a supply of free labor. In industry, the money is much better, but you're paying with your dignity and your self-respect.