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.

[Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]