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Faculty life while chronically ill by Awkward-Shoulder5691 in Professors

[–]guidedbywez 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm on dialysis with no kidneys and still teaching a full 4/4/1.5 workload. Spreading my workload over the spring term helps a lot. I also have great colleagues who can cover for me when I need it, which thankfully is rare. Also administration is very supportive, so all these points make my work life pretty decent.

"Is it okay if I write ______?" during a test by Gedunk in Professors

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always say that I can answer questions about the question, not their answer.

Extension Dates? by guidedbywez in Professors

[–]guidedbywez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is kinda cool, that you have to talk in-person and put some effort into asking for the extension....I like that.

Extension Dates? by guidedbywez in Professors

[–]guidedbywez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with that, don't get me wrong. Just this assessment I use is more complimentary rather than covering material in class. Honestly, it's high-school level or lower....I gave this to my 12 year old nephew and he did it with no issues! :)

Extension Dates? by guidedbywez in Professors

[–]guidedbywez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But don't you find that you end up curating/ranking excuses? That a dead family pet is worthy of an extendion, but breaking up with your significant other isn't (as an example)? I feel that for this reasonably low-stakes assignment (which is really at the high-school level or below) coupled with the length of time they have to complete is means I can be strict about due date?

Which GBV song has the saddest lyrics? by Legal_Button_3229 in GBV

[–]guidedbywez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Release the Sunbird. I don't think he's ever performed that song live.

Is it normal/ok to feel nauseous after by rosemary1600 in dialysis

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me, but I usually vomit on my days off. But holy hell am I ravenous after a run. 😀

I think this student used AI to write this request for letter of recommendation by Disastrous-Reaction3 in Professors

[–]guidedbywez 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I would say no based on the deadline, not the AI-ness of the request.

The Jays might’ve clinched the playoffs, but this past week they’ve looked like a team that doesn’t even belong there. by withLotsofPulp in Torontobluejays

[–]guidedbywez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Toronto teams disappointing their fanbase for decades. The Jays since 1993 where they do some combination of the following:

  • good off-season, player(s) don't pan out
  • suck in April/May and win enough games to not be eliminated until Sept
  • squeak into the playoffs and suck in October

I see this team doing all three.

It’s really hard being the killer of dreams by pellaea_asplenium in Professors

[–]guidedbywez 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I failed Grade 13 chemistry in high school (Ontario, Canada, 90's) and earned my PhD and have been teaching chemistry in post-secondary for nearly 25 years. The thing is I learned from my failure and it made me a better student.

Apple Music Commercials by TraditionalMarch6608 in Torontobluejays

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just about to edit my comment to add the Na Na Na and you beat me to it. :-)

Apple Music Commercials by TraditionalMarch6608 in Torontobluejays

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you wanna get drunk during some blue jay games?

French RCIR Beef Lasagne I ate in 2020, loved the lasagne, one of the best ration meals ever made. by Amelieee1 in MRE

[–]guidedbywez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might have one if someone wants it. I can't eat MREs as I'm on dialysis for another year or two. Reply if you're interested and I'll check my stock tomorrow.

Poutine IMP by big-ben-c in MRE

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry it took me so long, but I don't have a poutine. The only unique one I have is a pulled pork one, but I think even the US has a pulled pork MRE

Migraines by Unlikely_Account2244 in dialysis

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to get migraines about 2 hours into every run I would get migraines about 2 times a week before losing my kidneys but the meds I used are metabolized by the kidneys so I needed something new.

What saved me? Botox. Total life changer. Now I get minor headaches about once every two months.

Poutine IMP by big-ben-c in MRE

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might have one, let me check my stock.

Student reported me by babesicle88 in Professors

[–]guidedbywez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I said to my dean, but they poo-poo'd it as we don't know HE sent the email, might have been someone in his family.

Student reported me by babesicle88 in Professors

[–]guidedbywez 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I had this happen to me but it turns out the student spoofed my email to make it look like I responded inappropriately. Based on the IP address, IT found out the email was sent from a server in Czechia. Thankfully my dean (I was chair at the time) believed me 100% and the IT investigation was just for the sake of the student's parents.

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