Frayed Edges: Mike Hilbig's Tale of Loss, Stress, and Exiting Adjunct Life

Tune in for a deeply moving episode as Iliana sits down with Mike Hilbig, a former adjunct who bravely shares his heart-wrenching journey. Mike opens up about enduring significant personal losses while navigating the challenging world of adjuncting, attempting to cobble together a living wage. In this candid conversation, he sheds light on the relentless stress, low wages, and the pervasive sense of disrespect that ultimately led him to make the difficult decision to step away from adjuncting. This episode explores the sacrifices made by adjuncts and the toll it takes on both their professional and personal lives. 

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