This is an important read about commitment and identity with respect to the work you do. Although not everyone will have underlying illnesses the fallout can be as severe.
Looking back at my academic career I see many parallels in the "costs" mentioned:
- sold my twenties to institutes/labs
- traveled too much
- gave too much of myself away (for free)
- strain on mental health
https://kennethreitz.org/essays/2026-03-18-open_source_gave_me_everything_until_i_had_nothing_left_to_give
#academicchatter #academia
Koen Hufkens, PhD
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