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I got into the wrong career lol (mander.xyz)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 18 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

As an academic, if I could make $1M/year by showing my body on OF, I would quit my job in a heartbeat. I would make my money while I can and reassess when no one is interested anymore.

Once I'd made my money, maybe I could use my academic expertise to effect some real change in the world. I'd certainly be more capable of making an impact if I were independently wealthy.