working outside academia - sociological review event #srecr
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Sociological Review ECR Event
Working outside academia
Babbacombe Model Village, Cardiff University,
Foxlands Hotel, General Refrigeration, London
School of Economics, Lownds-Pateman
Pot-Pourri Factory, Mencap, Office for National
Statistics, Research in Practice for Adults,
St Patrick’s College Dublin, Sainsburys,
Talybont Halls, University of Glamorgan
Babbacombe Model Village, Cardiff University,
Foxlands Hotel, General Refrigeration, London
School of Economics, Lownds-Pateman
Pot-Pourri Factory, Mencap, Office for National
Statistics, Research in Practice for Adults,
St Patrick’s College Dublin, Sainsburys,
Talybont Halls, University of Glamorgan
Today:
Chronological trip through work life
Focus on current role, campaigns and some reflections
End with discussion – ask me anything!
Office for National Statistics
Research in Practice for Adults
Mencap
Self-employed freelance worker
London School of Economics
JusticeforLB Campaign
Left last job: Nov 2012
Est. consultancy: Feb 2013
What I love about working for myself:
> Freedom and autonomy
> More productive
> Lack of meetings
> Can insist on quality (try to)
> Flexibility - work anywhere with wifi
What I loathe about working for myself:
> Unpredictability
> Haggling over price
> Miss having colleagues*, social and
library access*
*Visiting Fellow, LSE
What I’ve learnt by working for myself:
> Time = money (inc. thinking time)
> You need discipline
> People expect a lot, for not much
> Freedom is priceless
