Those denied tenure may find it difficult to regroup and move on, whether this means they endure a stalled career or a bout of depression. But many do find an alternate route in academia. In a series of blog posts, ecologist Terry McGlynn described the pain, loneliness and grief he felt as he went through the experience He decided to appeal. "It made me feel good to see excerpts from my reviews and evaluate the evidence on my own," he says. And he worked hard to revive his career and secure a fresh start in academia, turning to the chair of his department for letters of recommendation, hopeful that her letter would signal the support he had from many in the department.
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