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[quote=Anonymous]I would do it only if 1) I was excited about raising kids abroad for several years (I would be depending on place and think it can be amazing for kids, I lived in Europe for 1.5 years as a kid and it shaped me to this day) and 2) I could find a way to reach and research abroad. I would not do it and then became an expat sahm. Also I would not decide asap. I would negotiate sabbatical/year or two off to decide. If after 2 years it’s misery you go back or leave or figure out next steps.

Realistically you don’t need the money. Tenure gives you flexibility but also there are all the administrative demands. Academia is a bit of a cult so your colleagues will think you are nuts but once outside, you can see it with better perspective.

Would you be happy with a career where you taught and researched but don’t have tenure? A semi independent academic professional?  Thatsbwould I would do if I didn’t need the money (I’m in a parallel type of field and one of my friends left and is basically writing a lot of essays and doing research and giving talks and is much happier..her spouse founded /sold a company that had made her salary totally unnecessary). [/quote]

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