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Gotcha didn't know HE as an abbreviation.
My main reason for not wanting to teaching is these arsehole short term contracts.
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I was on them for four years, finally given a “proper” contract last year.
PHD sounds exciting, good to have lots of options open to you. Hope the meeting goes well!
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For sure the contract situation is not great. But I'm still thinking to pursue it after my PhD. It's more rewarding in some ways than consultancy... Obviously the reward is not financial! Helps to have a partner with a more reliable job.
Share more about your potential research topic if you care to...
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Cupcakes
Universities and Colleges Union is currently on strike due to (among other things) lack of job security in Higher Education caused by fixed term contracts