"There was a better life outside of thinking about esoteric problems. Now, I do manual labor and I've never been happier"

"My PhD journey taught me that sometimes the only thing you need to defend is your sanity"

"Nathan pitched me a life outside the ivory tower, and I was sold. Adios, dissertation; hello, Nathan's 'Escape the Rat Race' plan"

"Industry lured me in with the promise of exciting research projects and a steady paycheck. Catch ya later, academia"

"My professor's disappearing act forced me to take matters into my own hands"