The same did not happen in academia. When I was an undergrad (approx 15 years ago) I was well aware that it&#x27;s a tournament - life is wonderful if you win, otherwise life sucks. A quick google image search suggests this Petrovich guy is about the same age as me.<p>A lot of folks are in academia because they simply can&#x27;t admit to themselves that they lost.<p>See also people employed as an actor&#x2F;waiter or musician&#x2F;barista. Living that lifestyle is a personal choice.