In this session, we address career options for people who are interested in open science and consider a nonacademic career. We believe that open science values go way beyond the walls of the universities. Leaving academia doesn’t mean disconnecting from these values. There are many ways to enjoy science and to share experience and knowledge with other people. Lena Karvovskaya (VU Amsterdam library), Tess Korthout (The Hyve), and Mirjam Hachem (Body & Energy) will share their stories and the lessons they learned while doing a PhD and after. We will also share some resources for open scientists inside and outside of the ivory tower.