*"More bearable than Vogon poetry!" - some random* *"She's just this burnt-out academic, you know?" - her closest friend* This blog explores the misadventures of an arts and humanities scholar who left university teaching to get some work done. Posts include condensed versions of academic articles and conference papers, responses to films and events, reflections on researching emotionally challenging topics, and the experiences of navigating the precarious landscape of higher education post-PhD.