tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34759951.post5411646399382717365..comments2023-10-23T08:31:00.528-07:00Comments on AcadeMama: Some DetailsAcadeMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15510282285225998011noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34759951.post-48313862278522887662012-04-22T19:09:30.854-07:002012-04-22T19:09:30.854-07:00I hope it will pass. So much of what you write is ...I hope it will pass. So much of what you write is EXACTLY what I'm feeling and going through. I actually had a friend of mine who is on the faculty at my husband's school say that maybe I should adjunct (for a ridiculously low pay--lower than most) just to prove to them that I'm good enough to be offered a 1-yr ntt position. 0.o I give up.Lisa Dunickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530026652363687161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34759951.post-43609030838517244772012-04-20T21:17:09.582-07:002012-04-20T21:17:09.582-07:00Oh no, this is awful! I missed this post while I w...Oh no, this is awful! I missed this post while I was at the conference, so close to you. Anyway... wow, I can't imagine how you felt after reading this awful letter. I'm so sorry. <br /><br />And of course the job situation sucks big time too. :( I am going to talk to the dean before I talk to my department chair. I don't have any hopes, really, but maybe someday something will change.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902911922952429223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34759951.post-33979444409627333422012-04-17T18:45:52.898-07:002012-04-17T18:45:52.898-07:00I'm sorry about the family BS. I hate family ...I'm sorry about the family BS. I hate family BS, as you know. My sister is currently pissed at me because I won't co-sign on a student loan for our niece. I'm sure I have a letter or an email coming my way, and you know what? Your hubby is absolutely right. The letter/email I'm sure to receive is very similar to the one you received: it will say more about my sister than about me. Try to remember that. I know it hurts, but it's probably better to ignore this as much as you can. I can't imagine engaging in a dialogue will do anyone any good because, you know, it doesn't really seem like your brother (or my sister) wants to have a dialogue.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353657968740060474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34759951.post-38187714215930501732012-04-12T05:52:01.929-07:002012-04-12T05:52:01.929-07:00Actually, yes, those are real options. In fact, my...Actually, yes, those are real options. In fact, my old job in the Middle East is now open again, but I have chosen not to pursue it. And yes, if I have no success on the academic job market this year, I will be leaving academia. <br /><br />I haven't given my department an ultimatum, but rather asked frankly about what the specific policies are regarding spousal hires and any other opportunities there might be. <br /><br />The average time for new PhDs on the job market is 3 years before landing a full-time position. This will be my third year on the job market, and I've added three new classes to my CV. In addition, one of my publications will be out this year, and the editor in my field at Cambridge UP has agreed to read my book proposal and two sample chapters. These developments certainly can't hurt me as a job candidate.AcadeMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510282285225998011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34759951.post-76370490245427672242012-03-31T23:13:36.526-07:002012-03-31T23:13:36.526-07:00I understand your job frustration, but what are yo...I understand your job frustration, but what are your realistic options? Leave academia? Go back to the Middle East? And are even those real options? You have not been successful yet in landing a tenure-track job and it is not as if dual positions are flooding the market. It seems the university knows and counts on this to staff its classes. Just be careful with ultimatums unless you have alternatives.linchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090197974162052182noreply@blogger.com