PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum
E014: RE-RELEASE: Saying no to a job offer
17 minutes Posted Jun 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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What does it take to turn down a job offer when it's your only one?

In this Re-Release episode, the hosts dive into one of the most nerve-wracking scenarios in the academic job market — receiving a single offer with no backup plan and having to decide whether to say yes or walk away.

The conversation covers the role of courage, self-knowledge, and life circumstances in making that call, along with real stories of saying no and what came next. Plus: a simple mindset trick for finding clarity when you're stuck at a career crossroads.

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