written by vellum on 21/01/2006
Good Points
Long holidays
Stable income
Won't get fired easily
Good pension scheme
Bad Points
Repetitive
Bureaucratic
Low paid compared to industry
General Comments
Being a University Lecturer is generally a good job with long university holidays. Your income does not get affected by market ups and downs, and it is very stable. You can control your own time and work, and be your own boss most of the time. It can be dull and stressful sometimes, and you have to put up with bad middle management (if any), but it is rare for a lecturer to get fired. Anybody can work in the same job until retired. t is a suitable career for those laid back people who do not care for a successful career, and it is suitable for married person who needs more time with family than achievement in career. It is also suitable for those who failed previously in industry. It is an easy and safe job.
On the bright side, the students are very sweet and produce good work that is rewarding.