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A Career Guide for Lost Humanities Majors

employment opportunities for humanities grad students

For sale: Master’s degree in English. Never used.

Posted on Updated May 24, 2015January 31, 2014 by TheSellOut

My Dear Friend, I’m writing this to let you know that I’m selling my Master’s Degree in English Literature. It has never been used and remains in exceptional, out-of-the-box condition. So what will this piece of paper do for you? I say this with absolute sincerity, purchase my MA from me and your life will […]

“I’m Glad I Quit My PhD”– 4 Permissions I’ve Learned to Give Myself

Posted on Updated November 6, 2013November 6, 2013 by TheSellOut

  Jessica recently wrote to me and shared her story of quitting her PhD and finding career happiness outside of academia. This is a guest post by her. I found her story very interesting and realized that I need to allow myself her 4th permission at least a few times per week.  It’s hard to […]

“Ph.D. in English Useless Destroyed My Life”: A Selloutyoursoul Reader Writes In

Posted on Updated July 12, 2019November 21, 2010 by TheSellOut

Why a Ph.D in English is false advertising and how to rebuild your career and find meaning outside of academic jobs. This article talks about some of the grad school cliche students I’ve met and why new thinking is needed in order to reform higher education in the humanities.

April. The Beginning of the End of My Academic Career

Posted on Updated November 12, 2011September 30, 2010 by TheSellOut

Here is a true story of my transition as a graduate student in the humanities to a search for a job in the real world. This article will give prospective grad students an idea of what to expect if you decide to leave academia. It also will give encouragement to other failed academics.

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