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From an Engineering Professor to a Prolific Book Author — Is It Worth It?
A personal reflection on a career switch — from a respected profession to a challenging endeavor
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This article is a sequel to my About Me story, From an Engineering Professor to a Prolific Book Author.
For those who haven’t read the story, here’s the context:
In my late fifties, I left my job as an engineering professor and started writing books. In nearly two decades, I’ve written over 30 books spanning four genres — engineering, philosophy, self-help, and spirituality. That’s why I humbly describe myself as a prolific book author.
You may read the full story here.
In this article, I’d like to share whether making this career switch was worthwhile.
Working as a professor and a freelance book author is quite different. Let me first compare their work environments.
As a professor, you’re appointed by a university, usually in a full-time position. This means you’re expected to teach, conduct research, and handle administrative duties. You’re an employee of the university. As such, the university has considerable control over what you can and…
