> Andrew mentioned alternatives to an academic career, like
> language teaching or training in non-university institutions. Do we have
> facts or figures about the respective percentage of graduate students who
> find academic positions, or non-academic (but Italian related) positions,
> or who move on to entirely different fields?
Over and over, I see the same oversight in young people, which I think comes
from lack of experience. A person comes out of graduate school with an idea
of what kind of job he or she wants. If it isn't found at once, the person
begins thinking that there's no room for him or her in the field. This is an
immoderate response. I don't think it matters whether one's first job is what
one was looking for. If it isn't, it's at least a springboard for one's next
and subsequent jobs.
pat
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