I left academia. Here's why.

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Use code JAREDHENDERSON50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next box at https://bit.ly/49DsXIX Sometimes people ask me about why I got a PhD in philosophy — and, more often, why I left academia and ended up as a YouTuber. I thought I'd tell you that story. A few things we cover: my start as a philosophy student, my decision to transfer PhD programs, leaving academia, whether or not I regret my PhD, and how I'd advise future students of philosophy based on my experiences. → Links Discord: https://discord.gg/xq6wDUtdyQ Newsletter: jaredhenderson.substack.com → Video Gear Mic: https://amzn.to/3Uw7ZVw Recorder: https://amzn.to/3Tz1uQp Camera: https://amzn.to/3Ust3MT Camera (upgrade): https://amzn.to/3EFGW4e Lens: https://amzn.to/3WXbAhd Lens (upgrade): https://amzn.to/3SA49KM These are affiliate links with Amazon. The channel earns a commission from each purchase — but it doesn't cost you anything. 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Getting started in philosophy 02:07 - My dream was to become a professor 04:15 - Factor 05:50 - Starting graduate school 09:14 - Transferring to a new program 10:30 - Academia is in crisis 12:56 - Getting a job as an academic 17:54 - Getting a job outside of academia 19:11 - The quick summary of why I left 19:26 - What I miss 21:56 - Making this YouTube channel 23:49 - Let's answer some questions 24:11 - Do I regret getting my PhD? 25:23 - Please don't go into debt for a PhD 26:41 - Advice for potential students 29:07 - Should you go to graduate school in philosophy? 29:39 - How do you leave academia? 32:04 - Wrapping up