In the 1970s three quarters of the professoriate were in the tenure system, expecting lifelong employment. Today those proportions are inverted: the faculty majority is contingent and only a quarter of today’s doctoral student cohort will end up on the faculty. With the crises in higher education as a microcosm of diminishing returns of patriarchal racial capitalism, even tenure system faculty now wonder, How can I survive as an academic? and Is there something better out there for me? For anyone at a crossroads, here comes the first comprehensive guide to support creative and holistic exploration across sectors. Karen Cardozo will show you how to reclaim your own inherent authority through authentic and brave career design (ABCD), the most fitting and flexible process amidst disruptive change. Now is the time to be PHreeD: to trust your own instincts and get a life! With ABCD, you don’t have to choose “a” career or decide up front whether To Ac or Not to Ac? You just need take your best NEXT step with integrity. A series of authentic steps leads to meaningful work in a fulfilling life. Stay tuned for updates on the book's release!