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Upsold on a Master's
- Amanda Montell was upsold on a master's program, promised a six-figure salary and guaranteed employment.
- After graduating, she realized these promises were empty, a common experience in academia.
False Promises in Academia
- Academia resembles a cult with false promises of high salaries and prestigious jobs, especially for PhDs.
- In reality, most faculty are adjuncts with low pay and job insecurity, mirroring a non-profit or startup.
Tragedy of Job Insecurity
- An 83-year-old adjunct professor, Margaret Mary Vojtko, died of a heart attack after being abruptly fired.
- This highlights the extreme job insecurity and exploitation faced by adjuncts in academia.