In a lot of ways, I'm glad to be out of #academia - or at least not beholden to it for a job. I'll get to publish my work, how I want, which is exciting.
Context:
I just got out of a touchbase with my boss in a non-profit and I always feel like my list of accomplishments is never enough --- but she is always thrilled with all the things I do.
It's nice to work hard, do lots of things, and be thanked for them.