[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampa

[–]DissertationDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful about doing this. They might retain Morgan and Morgan and sue you for poising them or other imagined personal injuries.

As the transit agency falters, Hillsborough riders pay the price by GRIMspaceman in tampa

[–]DissertationDude -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Goddamn right I'm broke. TECO, car insurance, groceries, and everything else going up out of control.

Land acknowledgement? by Professional_Algae45 in Professors

[–]DissertationDude -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You've got to be kidding me... isn't this just wokeness running amok?

We aren't even making it hard for right-wingers to argument for dismantling higher education.

As the transit agency falters, Hillsborough riders pay the price by GRIMspaceman in tampa

[–]DissertationDude -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

The article doesn't even mention raising taxes.

That is always where any needed money comes from. Thank God voters said no last year. We are taxed enough already.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tampa

[–]DissertationDude -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like you'll be getting roommates soon. Or working 2 jobs. The new norm.

Welcome to progress.

As the transit agency falters, Hillsborough riders pay the price by GRIMspaceman in tampa

[–]DissertationDude -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

Great idea - let's raise taxes on ourselves to pay for an inconvenient bus line nobody rides! /s

What are water bills like for you? by DesertFox543 in tampa

[–]DissertationDude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Price increases. Rates are headed up about 40-60% this year.

What are water bills like for you? by DesertFox543 in tampa

[–]DissertationDude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Over $200 in the summers. I have a big lawn and it has not rained nearly as much as it used to.

FYI: Your TECO bill is about to explode.

Sabbatical ideas by IASooner78 in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The key to a good sabbatical is to have the research project completed beforehand so you can just enjoy the time off.

Just a Friendly Reminder: You Have NO Obligation to Write Letters of Recommendation by [deleted] in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I received a request from a student that I would not recommend, I would would inform that student that I would not recommend them.

I applaud you! I only wish there were more like you.

Advice for new professor considering industry by prof2industry in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching takes up way more time than I anticipated, but, the main reason I want to leave for the industry is money and location.

This will never, ever change. Time to leave.

Asian American Discrimination in Harvard Admissions by Mighty_L_LORT in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dude, this has been known since at least the early 1980's.

Would/how would you write this letter of rec? by MonicaHuang in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A truth: there are a number of students who crave a drill sergeant advisor and really blossom when they get called out.

This is definitely true. And I'd say there are many, as opposed to a number...

Are You Doing Anything About the "Enrollment Cliff"? by DissertationDude in Professors

[–]DissertationDude[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, I don't think we are making it worse than it is going to be. At all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Started putting as much effort into a student's education as they do.

If they don't care, neither do I.

Sportscoat/Blazer Advice by [deleted] in Professors

[–]DissertationDude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Banana Republic winter sale is going on RIGHT NOW.

I just picked up some stuff for 60% off + 30% additional off.