i am on the reverse path--"I am open-minded about career, but I very much doubt that a position as a professor is realistic nor desirable, as, besides requiring a certain curriculum vitae, generally requires navigation of faculty and administrative politics and personalities, for which I am ill-suited. One day parachuting in some place to teach a course with an ever-changing syllabus would be wonderful — having students would be nice. When that happens it will derive from other success. I believe that writing will be the springboard if not more." from my essay which I am pleased you applauded