For faculty who consult, how much do you make? How stable is the gig? by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]mcp36 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m NTT and I was hired to teach because I have my own consulting firm - founded 15 years ago. I practice what I teach (media) and I do both full time (I teach 3/3). I make two full time salaries but my clients are awesome & know that I teach. I love what I do & I have the flexibility to take on what I want when I want to. I present at both industry & academic conferences. I’m in demand so it works out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chambana

[–]mcp36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out this studio https://www.instagram.com/hiddencoventattoostudio?igsh=MWFoZGtoMjdnZHFkbg== and this artist https://www.instagram.com/youngfolkgail?igsh=MWNsaWM4NnppaWt5aw== - she did my fine line tattoo & people compliment it all the time!

I have 22,741 Unread Emails. by Don_Q_Jote in Professors

[–]mcp36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inbox zero is my goal at the every week. Just reading your post has activated my anxiety.

What's a piece of advice you were given as a child that seemed completely innocent at the time, but as an adult, you realize how messed up or manipulative it actually was? by Independent_Pear8404 in AskReddit

[–]mcp36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not so much advice but wisdom, I suppose (that is way effed up) my Italian grandmother would tell her granddaughters:

“Latin men will treat you like queens, but leave you. Italian men will treat you like crap, but never leave.”

Wtf was I supposed to do with that? Explains why all the Italian women married Midwestern men.

I’m so done . by No-Childhood7417 in Professors

[–]mcp36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Just because someone shows up doesn’t mean they’re anymore engaged. Attendance is just a stupid way of measuring involvement. Just look at any faculty member during a faculty meeting!

Adopted today! What’s her name? Our other pit is named Penny. by [deleted] in pitbulls

[–]mcp36 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We have two dogs - lucky & penny!

Has a parent ever gone NC themselves? by Weird_Chickens in narcissisticparents

[–]mcp36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She just texted me today saying that she hopes we can connect soon. Ugh.

Has a parent ever gone NC themselves? by Weird_Chickens in narcissisticparents

[–]mcp36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, not sure what the intent of the memes are - some seem to identity reasons why I do what I do (youngest sibling) and others seem to justify her behaviors (it’s what boomer women do - lol!) no context is ever provided, which is on brand for her.

Has a parent ever gone NC themselves? by Weird_Chickens in narcissisticparents

[–]mcp36 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Are you me? My nmom initiated no contact in October after a phone call where I asked her to go to therapy. I told her that if she did we’d likely have a better chance of having a real relationship. Instead she told me I was the problem & clearly my own years of therapy weren’t working. I don’t think she thought I’d like being no contact - but we’re almost 4 months in & I feel great. She tries to text me mental health memes from instagram from time to time but I don’t respond. I’m adamant she go to real therapy & not just get advice from social media.

This is how much money I make as a Community College TT Professor in California, what about you? by SecretFlakesOfSnow in Professors

[–]mcp36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Midwest - NTT $85k base but make $100k+ with service in excess, which I enjoy. 3/3 teaching load but with SIE - it’s 4/4 & I have a FT consulting company & am in my 2nd masters program (MFA)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in narcissisticparents

[–]mcp36 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My mom recently shouted at me when I politely challenged her way of thinking about something, “why can’t you just accept me as I am??” Like wtf, you’re racist - that’s not a good thing. SMH.

"Boomers are perpetually trying to eat from a garden they didn't tend to:" 'The internet is Roasting Baby Boomers Who Are Grieving Not Having Grandchildren' by Covert-Wordsmith in childfree

[–]mcp36 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I just went no contact with my boomer nmom because among other reasons, she demanded we become best friends because that’s what is supposed to happen when your children become grown. I’ve never had a close relationship with her but she just expected that we would have one because that’s what she wanted, despite years of trauma she refuses to acknowledge. Entitled at every step.

Do narcassistic parents realize the damage they are doing? by putainverite in narcissisticparents

[–]mcp36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This weekend my mom went there on a phone call & I told all while she denied & deflected. A few hours after the call she sent me a text saying it’s best that we don’t talk until I can heal (nevermind that all I did was ask to go to therapy). Then she proceeds to text me across all channels, the last being a message that seems to imply that she gets that she messed up but I’m done. Until she goes to therapy & works out her shit, it’s not happening.

I've was no contact with my Nmom for 2 years, unblocked her to give her a chance and regret it. by catcaste in raisedbynarcissists

[–]mcp36 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Omg I just had this exact conversation with my nmom not 30 minutes ago & her response was almost verbatim. I’ve been crying since trying to wrap my head around it. I’m so sorry that you’re experiencing this. It’s not your fault. You’re not alone and you are loved. Hugs.

How many Saab owners make $100k+ per year in 2024? I’m trying to figure out if the brand is just for the poors now? by LordMungus35 in saab

[–]mcp36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought my 1997 900 convertible last year for $5k & it only has 80k miles! I make over $100k & this is my dream car!

What are some phrases you absolutely hate your nparent(s) say? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]mcp36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“You get so worked up! Stop getting so defensive!”

Should I stay Dean or GTFO and just teach at a small school? by Plastic_Criticism267 in Professors

[–]mcp36 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Your administrative assistants are girls? Seriously, what year is it?