Dr. G Finds An Escape Hatch

So I’ve had a BIG decision. It has to do with the fact that I am getting pretty burnt out on the classroom, yet still have the desire to actually teach something.

I’m applying for one of the 15 slots in the next Educational Leadership Ph.D. cohort. My chances at this point look good. I’ve got GRE scores that are more than 200 points over what is required, my old boss teaches in that department and I have a good background.

If I keep my old job while working towards my Ph.D., it is going to be HARD. Assuming that I get in the program to begin with, of course.

I could get a research fellowship that pays half of what I currently make, but I’d have to make up the money with my Internet stuff. Which means I’d better get cracking on generating “passive income”, because I won’t have time to do anything once this program starts.

I feel really excited and good about this. It feels good to be moving away from something that I am tired of, and towards finding something that I am sure to enjoy. It’s an added bonus that instead of sitting here at my teaching job becoming more and more cynical, I will get to actively work at some of the problems that make me feel that way. I love the idea of being a professor and shaping public policy through my research while teaching.

More money won’t hurt anything either, although we won’t be rich.

Wish me luck on this one! I’ll probably be hearing something in sometime in March.

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14 thoughts on “Dr. G Finds An Escape Hatch”

Good for you! Let us know when (not if) you make it.

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I wish you luck!
I also wonder how you are doing writing all about pink stuff…

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Michelle this is REALLY exciting!! I was just thinking earlier today about possibly enrolling on a distance Phd in Applied Linguistics maybe next fall. Although I kind of want to get my Japanese up to a certain standard before I go back to academic study, so I may wait a bit longer. Anyway, I’d be really excited to hear about the things you’re learning/ researching once your studies get underway!

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Michelle that is wonderful news. I’ve kind of been going through a transition myself lately. During these so-called tough financial times, instead of living in fear, increasing your earning power and job satisfaction is a wonderful idea. I know you can do it and wish you the best of luck. Emma

What a wonderful new direction! I wish you all the luck in the world. It would be perfect for you. You are solution oriented and hate dealing passively with problems.

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