Hello lovelies!

Just a reminder that today is Open Office Hours. That means I’m hanging out on the phone, excited to talk to you about whatever you’ve got on your mind, whether it’s a question about how to punctuate resumes, brainstorming what your next career might look like, or problem-solving the one you have.

I’ll be available from 1-2:30 ET today. Just call (301) 927-0083 and I’ll answer — if it’s busy, just try again in a few minutes.

Want to know more about Open Office Hours? Just click here to read all about it.

Looking forward to talking with you!

A few weeks ago, I was thinking about what I needed when I was a miserable academic and thus, by extension, what you might need.

What I wanted more than anything during that time was someone to hear me, someone to acknowledge what was going on with me, someone to affirm my perceptions and encourage me to keep problem-solving and thinking about what I wanted and needed. I needed a way to touch base, to reassure myself that I was on the right track.

But I didn’t have that option, because the people I was used to talking to — my colleagues, my adviser, my friends — were all invested in the status quo. Their own lives were tied up in believing that academia was right for everyone.

From the stories I’m lucky enough to hear from you all, many of you are in the same position.

Introducing

Open Office Hours. An hour and a half a month where you’re welcome to call me and chat and tell me what’s up and ask for what you need — reassurance and listening and problem-solving and whatever else comes up.

It’ll be first-come first-serve, and I’ll limit each caller to 15-20 minutes, just so I can make sure to give everyone a chance.

The first set of Open Office Hours will be on Wednesday, June 2, 7:30-9pm ET. I’ll post reminders on the blog a few days in advance.

You can learn more about Open Office Hours — including future dates and times — by clicking here.

I look forward to talking with you!

So sorry for the radio silence, everyone. We were attending to a family crisis, which is now in limbo. Fun times!

In any case, I just wanted to post a wee note telling you what was up. Regular blogging resumes Monday!