"During graduate school, you will be broken down and reconfigured in the image of the academy. By the time you finish-if you even do-your academic self will be the culmination of your entire self, and thus you will believe, incomprehensibly, that not having a tenure-track job makes you worthless."
"Please don't feel guilty about doomscrolling. We've all spent too much time doomscrolling in the past year. It means you are paying attention and you care."
"Writing a book is a challenging zero-to-sixty, but writing articles in your field is an easier way to stay engaged and productive."
Graduate school may not be the best option unless there is a genuine desire to attend. The experience can lead to feelings of worthlessness if a tenure-track job is not secured. Doomscrolling is common and reflects concern, but seeking more productive activities is essential. Writing articles in the field is suggested as a more manageable way to engage with literature than committing to a book project. Finding meaningful work is crucial for personal fulfillment.
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