Why I will quit my high-paid Job at University

Life is more than Money

Dear readers,

In my recent blog entries, rather than delving into scientific research articles or academic papers for discussion, I’ve offered a more intimate glimpse into my inner world. These writings have been a candid expression of the struggles I’m enduring in my current professional life. I’m employed in a highly remunerated position at a university, a dream I’ve long pursued. Achieving this was no simple feat; my journey has been marked by significant academic accomplishments.

I hold not one, but two bachelor’s degrees, and an equal number of master’s degrees, each earned within a mere year. This relentless academic pursuit defined the past five years of my life, where constant affirmation was my fuel. At my university, I was among the top 5 graduates, and my thesis garnered multiple accolades. This continual feedback from professors and the academic community almost propelled me deeper into the scholarly world.

However, my true aspiration has always been to become a pastor, to embark on a spiritual journey. Yet, I found myself too unconventional, too fervent in my following of Jesus, to fit the traditional mold. My life in the church, filled with volunteer work and a deep commitment to Christian faith, often clashed with my professional…