Abandoning my long-held career plans was painful—but I love where I landed
Introduction
"How do I get through this uncertainty to get back to my carefully laid plans? Wrestling with that question had defined my career. Twenty years ago, I had a plan. I was living in Louisiana, completing my Ph.D. in geography, and about to begin law school, planning to combine both specialties to protect human health. It took every ounce of me to study for the LSAT and apply to law school while writing my dissertation and teaching, and it had paid off. Then, on 29 August 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall."
"... science is a human endeavor, with the uniquely human parts making us stronger—if we let them. My students in turn often share their stories of plans changing because of illnesses, caregiving, traumas, and more. We smile, hug, and carry on—all feeling more normal."
For the full article of career advice, visit: https://www.science.org/content/article/abandoning-my-long-held-career-plans-was-painful-i-love-where-i-landed