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Table 1

Blas’ biogram

Stage	Description	Milestones, characters, and key leitmotivs	Impact
Eyes that don’t see, heart that doesn’t feel From 25 to 28 years old	Completion of the PhD without funding	Lack of guidance and training from their thesis supervisor	Complete lack of knowledge of the university sector Disappointment with thesis supervisor Thesis the only priority Period of great satisfaction with research work Period of learning and great happiness
Bang! Reality check From 28 to 29	Thesis completion Year without paid work, dedicated to enhancing the CV	Advice from colleagues about the world of university (access and promotion) First experiences with applications for Temporary Substitute Teacher positions	Absolute dedication to scientific production. Production becomes a priority Development of practices to increase scientific output: collaboration, recycling of thesis content Feelings of inequality emerge due to lack of funding Long working hours leading to fatigue and stress High levels of motivation
On the hamster wheel From 30 to 33 years old	First teaching experiences Accreditation as Assistant Doctor	First teaching experiences Awareness of the importance of scientific production for continuity in the academic world Great job insecurity: temporary contracts at various universities First rejection of a position as Assistant Doctor Internal debate on the decision to leave	Teaching practices evolve from full engagement to being relegated to second place High levels of stress and anxiety Family consequences Job and professional disillusionment and dissatisfaction Consideration of other career options (fear of disappointment and lost time)
Tick-Tock From 34 to 36 years old	Position of Assistant Doctor Paternity	Assistant doctor position Paternity Heavy workload Expectations for the future	Second happiest moment in professional career Changes in their work and dedication Unfulfillment in the development of work Fear of upcoming accreditations Stress and fear of family sacrifice

Stage	Description	Milestones, characters, and key leitmotivs	Impact
Eyes that don’t see, heart that doesn’t feelFrom 25 to 28 years old	Completion of the PhD without funding	Lack of guidance and training from their thesis supervisor	Complete lack of knowledge of the university sector Disappointment with thesis supervisor Thesis the only priority Period of great satisfaction with research work Period of learning and great happiness
Bang! Reality checkFrom 28 to 29	Thesis completionYear without paid work, dedicated to enhancing the CV	Advice from colleagues about the world of university (access and promotion) First experiences with applications for Temporary Substitute Teacher positions	Absolute dedication to scientific production. Production becomes a priority Development of practices to increase scientific output: collaboration, recycling of thesis content Feelings of inequality emerge due to lack of funding Long working hours leading to fatigue and stress High levels of motivation
On the hamster wheelFrom 30 to 33 years old	First teaching experiencesAccreditation as Assistant Doctor	First teaching experiences Awareness of the importance of scientific production for continuity in the academic world Great job insecurity: temporary contracts at various universities First rejection of a position as Assistant Doctor Internal debate on the decision to leave	Teaching practices evolve from full engagement to being relegated to second place High levels of stress and anxiety Family consequences Job and professional disillusionment and dissatisfaction Consideration of other career options (fear of disappointment and lost time)
Tick-TockFrom 34 to 36 years old	Position of Assistant DoctorPaternity	Assistant doctor position Paternity Heavy workload Expectations for the future	Second happiest moment in professional career Changes in their work and dedication Unfulfillment in the development of work Fear of upcoming accreditations Stress and fear of family sacrifice

Source(s): Authors’ own