“Get the Bag, Not Just the Title” — Ramon Goings

What would you do differently if you could start your academic career over? Ramon Goings has a few answers—and he’s not holding back. In this episode, we chat with the founder of Done Dissertation about the biggest financial lessons he’s learned as a professor, business owner, and scholar.

Ramon explains why your first academic job offer sets the tone for your financial future, and why prestige should come after pay. He shares how he leveraged grant structures, salary negotiations and outsourcing to build long-term wealth.

Other gems: what early-career faculty often overlook in contracts and why universities need to rethink how they pay their staff—if they want anyone to stay.

Plus, if you're working on your dissertation, Ramon has a free writing training that might just change your life.

• Free training: thedondissertation.com/elevate
• Text “#elevate” to 301-701-2466
• YouTube: Goings on the Record

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Website: www.thedonedissertation.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/donedissertation

If you’ve got questions, suggestions for future topics, or just want to say ‘hello,’ you can reach us at https://attainablewealthfp.com/schedule-a-call/.

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