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The poster children for squiggly careers (Episode 98)
Episode 984th August 2026 • Research Adjacent • Sarah McLusky
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In this compilation episode of Research Adjacent host Sarah McLusky explores the archive to find common themes in guest career paths including

  • The weird and wonderful career journeys of some podcast guests
  • Why being research-adjacent almost inevitably means a squiggly career
  • Major life moments that trigger career shifts including redundancy, health challenges and finishing a PhD
  • Embracing the resilience and resourcefulness that comes with an unconventional career path

Find all the guests featured in this episode and many more in the podcast archive.

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