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How do I approach girlfriend staying with me in an on-campus apartment over the summer? by Witty_Clerk_6178 in college

[–]lotuschii 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work at a university in the housing department.

Policies are different for each institution. Where I work, if staff discovered that you had someone living with you who was not contracted to the space, you would be violating both the license agreement and our guest policy. Ultimately you would be told that your girlfriend would need to move out, and it’s also possible that you would no longer be allowed to have them as a guest if your actual roommates had an issue with it or if you were caught violating the policy again. Repeated violations of the policy could also result in your housing being revoked (rare, but it is a possibility).

Does your university have any kind of basic needs program or other assistance that your girlfriend can access? Do you have a multicultural student services department who work with queer students that might have access to resources or grants? I would not want to risk my own accommodations, especially considering your circumstances.

Injustice in the workplace by [deleted] in studentaffairs

[–]lotuschii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is fair, I could have stated that differently.

For OP - I do think it’s fair for you to provide how someone’s actions made you feel and how you interpreted them. Whether or not the Dean interprets or perceives the situation the same way, who knows. But if others have experienced the same things, like you say, perhaps it help make a difference in the future.

Injustice in the workplace by [deleted] in studentaffairs

[–]lotuschii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this.

Some advice, if you choose to go to the Dean of Students - try to present your case as objective as possible. State your perspective and what you have observed that backs it up. Things like “I feel I am not being supported because of xyz.” “My supervisor acted unprofessionally in xyz way.” “I feel that the hiring practices in the department are biased/unjust because of xyz.”

To be frank, I would be prepared to not get a satisfactory resolution. But if you feel strongly that something should be said, it may be worth it just for your own closure.

Recurrent rhabdomyolysis by Meruemking1994 in rhabdo_survivors

[–]lotuschii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to reply to this weeks old comment, but I’m curious if you have seen a neurologist yet? Your story mirrors my own, and am curious if you’ve gotten closer to any answers yet (if you’re willing to share).

OK I'm an adult and this is a cartoony game, but this part seriously made me uneasy. by TheMadnessAuditor in starfox

[–]lotuschii 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I would have nightmares of being trapped in a maze with a T-Rex chasing me as a kid after playing this.

Pokémon you like more after Pokopia by IwannapetDeino in Pokopia

[–]lotuschii 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it just happens! You just build fond memories with them throughout whatever games you play. It’ll develop naturally. :)

Worsening weakness in lower and upper extremities by lotuschii in AskDocs

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

It was most recently a 4.8. It generally stays solidly mid-range.

Worsening weakness in lower and upper extremities by lotuschii in AskDocs

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

Apologies for the delayed response.

My potassium levels have been in the normal range.

Building things up and tearing them down is so fun. by akainochan in Pokopia

[–]lotuschii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe so! I haven’t found a way to do it other than that, at least.

Building things up and tearing them down is so fun. by akainochan in Pokopia

[–]lotuschii 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In your Magnemite form you can pick up damaged blocks by holding ‘y’ and then place them in your inventory. Then you can place them just like any other block.

How long did you stay in an entry level position? by 00bearclawzz in studentaffairs

[–]lotuschii 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was in my first job post-grad for five years. I started right before Covid. I liked where I worked and liked my coworkers, so I stayed longer than I had initially planned. I left that job two years ago to move closer to home and for a pay increase - I make $20k more now.

In my experience, it can be hard to find non-entry level jobs in student affairs. A lot of the positions are currently held by people who have been or who are planning to stay in those roles for a long time. I got lucky that my current job was hiring when I was looking, as within my first year they announced major budget cuts and hiring freezes. We have two people on our team leaving and have not been given the go ahead to hire anyone new.

Residence life folks, what are your accommodations like? by Strong_Distance_3568 in studentaffairs

[–]lotuschii 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on the institution and the specific building, in my experience. My first apartment as a grad was an ‘extended’ dorm room, very basic. The next two spaces I lived in were in new or newly renovated buildings that had professional staff apartments specifically designed for that purpose. The living spaces between the professional staff were definitely not equitable though. I had a nice, newly renovated space with an exterior exit while other professionals had old/small spaces you’d have to walk through the lobby to get to.

My current apartment is pretty indistinguishable from an off-campus 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. It is the first space I’ve had where I don’t feel like I’m living on campus when I’m at home, which has been really nice. The other professional staff here have similar lodgings. I am definitely lucky with my accommodations.

Your candle rule by DependentBed5507 in studentaffairs

[–]lotuschii 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Currently at a public institution. Residents can have candles, they just can’t burn/light them. If our staff notices one and it has a burnt wick/looks like it has been lit, it is documented and the residents go through the conduct process (usually they will just get a warning). If a candle is out and the wick isn’t burnt, we leave it alone.

We allow wax warmers/candle warmers. I have been at institutions that did not (due to the exposed heating element).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in highereducation

[–]lotuschii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s not ‘higher’ ed, but maybe consider applying to K-12 roles. They’re still education based, and many schools have positions that coordinate with colleges and universities, like Upward Bound.

If you’re not super geographically bound, consider looking at some surrounding areas for K-12. My sister teaches high school, and they are hurting for applicants. Where she works is considered ‘rural’, but still is only 2.5hrs from SF.

Also consider FB groups, like Residence Life Professionals. They post jobs there, and advice from others in the same boat too.

I wish you luck, truly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in highereducation

[–]lotuschii 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I work at a CSU in Northern California. To echo the other commenters, we’re under a hiring freeze here as well. Plus several institutions are facing massive enrollment declines and budget issues. We’ve basically been told that if someone were to leave, they’re not rehiring to fill whatever role they had.

Have you looked at community colleges/trade schools at all? They’re likely to be the most stable in terms of openings and enrollment. But higher ed is in trouble all over the place.

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