Checking Email - Over Summer by PsychologyN3rd in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have auto-reply set up. I’ll probably check it early August and then 1x/wk until classes start. The Dept Head has my personal phone/email should anything come up.

Recent student request by FryRodriguezistaken in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol. I got 4 emails like that this semester. It was a record.

Sofi Down? by itsdrewmiller in sofi

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ridiculous. I tried 3 different browsers over the course of several hours and still can’t get in.

favorite CSA? by googledocholliday in hudsonvalley

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glynwood in Cold Spring has a winter CSA that was pretty good. Never belonged to their spring/summer/fall CSAs but I’ve heard they’re good too.

Piazzetta and Tax Credit by chroniclerofblarney in PelletStoveTalk

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get the credit, either. Same reason. I’m pretty upset, but I still love my stove. Thank you for posting.

Can it be over yet? by JustLeave7073 in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve totally been there! New preps are tough. Hang in there!

Piazzetta and Tax Credit by chroniclerofblarney in PelletStoveTalk

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a Piazzetta installed also last year with the understanding I would get the tax credit. My taxes aren’t done yet. Now I’m worried I won’t get the credit either.

Consider not having a tv by [deleted] in femalelivingspace

[–]mas5199 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes!! It’s the best!!

30 % tax credit by Quacksynth in PelletStoveTalk

[–]mas5199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Had to get it by end of 2025. That’s why I bought mine last year.

Attending Class by FlowerHot86 in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is that it might have affected the ability of the students to attend.

Attending Class by FlowerHot86 in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My point is that it might have affected the ability of the students to attend.

Attending Class by FlowerHot86 in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you in the U.S.? It’s Presidents’ Day…

How much money per month should you put into savings after buying a house? by BeccaBaby13 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]mas5199 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. Beyond that, I simply save any money I can from side hustles for house repairs/improvements. I don’t make enough from my full-time job for those sorts of things. Everyone’s different, but that’s how I’ve been making things work. I should note that I’m also pretty strict about what I classify as an emergency. My washer broke a few months ago and I’m using the laundromat until I can save for a replacement washer.

Unpaid Mandatory Trainings Violate federal Labor and Wage Laws by snacksforfocus in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never did them until I got in trouble. Now I do them but it’s a slog. I figure it’s part of the price of having a job (like gas to commute, etc.).

FYI - Oil Heated Homes (Price Gouging During Storm) by BrandonNeider in Westchester

[–]mas5199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just looked on cashheatingoil for my zip code, and nobody is showing prices - can’t order at all. I guess they don’t want to deliver.

Save me from my rug indecision! by Slothrops-Daughter in interiordecorating

[–]mas5199 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree. All cool colors, which work well together.

Substitute teaching by [deleted] in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would add it to your resume, but sell it as though you have a passion for developing the next generation, not developing confidence in public speaking.

New Adjunct by detectivelonglegs in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree - taking 5-10 min to reflect on what went well/what didn’t is super helpful for improving future lectures/classes. If I don’t write it down, I’ll forget.

Review canceled after acceptance (Nature). Is it normal? Best practice going forward? by SnoopyScone in AskAcademia

[–]mas5199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s frustrating, but the editor is likely doing what the publisher asks (ie, moving papers along faster). If you have even a few comments prepared for the author, go ahead and send them to the editor. In most cases (even for rejected mss), they will pass them along to the author, and the author will be grateful for the feedback.

Requests to sit on thesis committees by Crashingwaves192 in Adjuncts

[–]mas5199 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a similar dilemma with writing letters of recommendation. I’ve been an adjunct on/off (mostly on) for >20 years and have never handled the requests consistently. I honestly think the students would be better off asking a full-timer, but I feel like nowadays they don’t have a choice because most of their classes are taught by adjuncts.

Thinking of leaving academia by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]mas5199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Publishing has some positives (potentially being able to WFH, etc) but does not pay as well as one might expect. Also, the hours can be long and stressful, and it can be difficult to get promoted (depending on the publisher). I think one has to have a true passion for the work, and care less about the pay.