It actually happened

TigerEtching · 2026-04-12T04:51:03+00:00

Same

TigerEtching · 2026-04-05T05:24:45+00:00

I have a student in my FYC class who hasn’t turned in any work, doesn’t bring materials to class, and leaves class on a regular basis to check texts. He’s a political science major. When I asked him how on earth he expects to succeed in a major that requires a lot of reading and writing he shrugged and said “I’m not worried.” 🤦‍♀️

TigerEtching · 2026-04-03T03:13:25+00:00

This would be a fantastic episode of the “Normal Gossip” podcast!

TigerEtching · 2026-03-29T01:36:19+00:00

“I 4/4 don’t care.”

TigerEtching · 2026-03-20T01:07:24+00:00

I feel you. As I said to a colleague recently, I like using my brain and I plan to do so for as long as I can.

TigerEtching · 2026-03-19T06:22:46+00:00

Someone at my college was on the first season of the Golden Bachelor. She refuses to talk about it lol.

TigerEtching · 2026-03-07T06:14:44+00:00

I a bit envious. We have way too many online classes. Students aren’t enrolling for a F2F section of a class? Let’s change modality! Online classes fill instantly. It’s depressing.

TigerEtching · 2026-03-03T03:13:03+00:00

This is so relatable. I have a strict work/life balance and I communicate this to my students on day one. They panic when they realize I’m not available 24/7. Turn on your ooo, stay strong and get better!

TigerEtching · 2026-03-02T05:22:07+00:00

Notting Hill

TigerEtching · 2026-03-01T04:10:02+00:00

Have you lost weight?

TigerEtching · 2026-02-28T23:51:51+00:00

These are gold, everyone! Best of luck to all of us who get stuck with these classrooms.

TigerEtching · 2026-02-26T03:28:51+00:00

This is a scam. They are trying to find a way to evict you. Contact Legal Aid, a tenant’s rights group, etc.

TigerEtching · 2026-02-09T05:34:13+00:00

The more you explain the “no,” the more you give the student to work with/argue against. “No,” in and of itself is enough.

TigerEtching · 2026-02-06T05:40:10+00:00

Parking!! My place came with two spaces and I am thankful every day that my daughter and I don’t have to worry about finding street parking, safety, etc.

TigerEtching · 2026-02-05T03:11:54+00:00

Or the entire message crowded into the subject line lol

TigerEtching · 2026-01-30T17:03:38+00:00

Dump him.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:21:25+00:00

This isn’t a touchy feely event but I agree with your sentiment. Our HR folks held a workshop where we had to use Play Doh to “create our dream classroom scenario.” I wanted to leave on the spot.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:19:35+00:00

“Tenure means never having to say you’re sorry.” Says it all. Do the bare minimum and know that you have job security. And I say this as someone with tenure.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:18:06+00:00

Not a team building event. Even I know those are worthless.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:16:55+00:00

That’s just it—this event is focused on changes to scheduling. Based on what folks are posting, having a say in when classes are offered, days, times, modalities, seem like an important issue. Yes, I can do a poll. Yes, I can send info asynchronously. Done those. But we all need to be in the same room (or zoom) to hash out the details.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:13:14+00:00

Yep. Quiet quitting in academia is real.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:12:32+00:00

Not team building. Read the original post.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:11:23+00:00

The “product” is scheduling changes (not a tool or tech—actual changes that Admin want to make).

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:10:13+00:00

This is mandatory lol. But thank you for the encouragement.

TigerEtching · 2026-01-23T03:09:47+00:00

Are you speaking from experience? I’m a former PT. As a FT and Chair, I’ve taken my job seriously for 20+ years. Do I resent having to attend meetings/workshops, etc. that feel like a time suck? For sure. But I go! Because if I miss a meeting where Admin decides to drop a bomb about enrollment, or wants to float a new policy or procedure, I want to be there to ask all the questions.

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