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by lusus_naturae 1093 days ago
I am thinking of just working in non-profits and foss after my phd.
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i don't think nonprofits are the right path if you're trying to avoid burnout. you might agree with a big-picture mission, but it's only a matter of time before the low pay and huge workload combine with a sense of futility to create burnout.
I am not concerned with achieving anything, so I think I'll be fine.

To clarify, I am taking a stoic stance on this, not a detached or unconcerned one.