Saul Glasman worked in homotopy theory and K-theory, and now works as a software engineer. In this interview, we discuss the hardships of academic jobmarket, fears around leaving math, and the fundamental problems in academia.

Saul's homepage: http://www-users.math.umn.edu/~sglasman/
Photo: from his website

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0:00 teaser
0:44 always loved math
2:04 why left academia
8:55  the fears of leaving
14:02 staying in touch with math
20:33 send greetings to Saul :)
21:55 stigma around leaving academia
25:13 problems in academia
30:11 we aren't taught to teach
35:50 there's freedom in industry
37:36 and you feel productive!
42:44 social interactions: academia vs industry
45:19 learning effective team work
49:15 you can learn to enjoy a job
52:20 why can't we do internships
55:47 what you wish you knew
59:02 advice for those who have doubts