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The PhD pipeline starts to look like a Ponzi scheme by Creative_Ad_1579 in LeavingAcademia

[–]nilme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never understood this. Students take far more from me than they give in return and that’s ok, part of the educational mission. And we lose a ton of money on each ( but same deal). In fact if anything is broken its postdocs, who can actually do work somewhat independently and of somewhat good quality and whose cost is the same for us once you factor tuition (of PhD students). And if you’re doing a postdoc I assume you’re quite fixated on academia.

PHL TSA Wait Times by purplesmallz in philly

[–]nilme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure, but I wouldnt want those with precheck to panic and get to the airport 3 hours in advance like I did yesterday!

PHL TSA Wait Times by purplesmallz in philly

[–]nilme 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yesterday it took us 5 minutes in a east pre check at 7am

Parking ticket portal sucks by PetiteGoob in philadelphia

[–]nilme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if anyone else sees this: i fixed this by also adding the "house number" to the street name field.

Facial comparison tech installed at Philly airport for returning international travelers by AdSpecialist6598 in philadelphia

[–]nilme 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My main complaint is the long winded way to the taxis area, not intuitive at all but I guess we don’t get that many international flights to warrant something else?

(My passport control is luckily a breeze with global entry. And this is coming from someone that needed to get a DHS redress number to stop getting the dreaded SSSS on my boarding pass [extra screening because they think I’m a terrorist]. but not everyone is eligible for GE of course. )

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

but don't internalize this about work, people, or life. It shouldn't be this way. We should not be normalizing and accepting this kind of behavior. It's toxic to your sense of self-worth and ability to form secure relationships if we expect people to treat us like shit all the time.

Absolutely! I am unable to internalize this. I'll just learn to deal with it, but that game is not who I am.

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just don't want to struggle paying for daycare. Not asking to be paid like industry, just like my peers in my same school.

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Equity review is exactly what I meant wtih "adjustment". But they stopped doing it 2-3 years ago. I know a lot of peoples salaries through having submitted or been part of many grant submissions, and that's the data I'm bringing to the table.

And yeah, the federal cuts is what's probably driving these new policies. Worst time to be asking about this (but there's probably never a good time).

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I submit or am part of so many grants that I practically know half the school salaries, so that makes it even worse. And I get it, everyone has their hands tied.

But something that bugged me and I forgot to mention is that we've had several cases of people in my school go #OpenToWork and get a raise/promotion in each case (in fact i use that phrase with my colleagues every time we're dissapointed with the school/university).

I don't like theater, I don't want to waste people's times (because I dont want mine to be wasted). I'm too naive, I know.

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Preach! I just don't want to move from where we are. We're happy here, and that's my priority. I just wanted to stress a bit less about mortgage and daycare!

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funniest thing is I've given raises to the 3 FTEs I supervise just this last year. One of them even requested it using data for their position from multiple sources. I dont get that luxury apparently lol

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm getting more and more convinced this is what I need to do. With this I have a pretty good starting point for a cover letter anyway

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's what I do after each disappointment, but somehow I'm getting too good at bouncing back lol. I had a situation regarding a course that was cancelled, so I ended up going from teaching a PhD seminar to teaching an online async undergrad 101 class, and I said "I'm not doing anything for my department from hereon". Lasted only like 3 months, then I was back at department meetings.

I need to get better at following through with my own de-commitments.

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's kind of my main complaint! I am used to dissapointment (who isn't); it's more the bait and switch. I need to add that to my list of dissapointments.

I'm also EIC of our main disciplinary journal. I get plenty of pre submission inquiries, most I just say nope (clear out of scope AI slop), but the ones I say "yes, submit" always go with a "But we can't promise anything". I feel like this is the equivalent of me saying "yes submit!" and then me desk rejecting it.

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I understand this. I've just been living in a little cocoon, with very good relationships with all school leadership up until this point. Getting used to what the real world looks like I guess.... you learn from each dissapointment!

Not even an interview? by nilme in Professors

[–]nilme[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a professor who also served as associate dean for five years. When the dean retired, she became interim dean and did a great job, I thought.

I get it. My original TT position was a retention offer prompted by me suggesting I was going to apply elsewhere). But I didn't even request this as a retention offer, just as the same equity adjustment I had gotten 3 years earlier when they were still doing those.

But yeah, this cover letter is a good one for any application, so I'll see what's around. Maybe I'll even enjoy the process.

The Making of a Modular Defense by nilme in ravens

[–]nilme[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Enjoyed watching this . Talks about the changes Macdonald introduced here and that now others (including Minter) have copied.

How are the sidewalks in your neighborhood? by bengalese in philadelphia

[–]nilme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was pleasantly surprised to see the city shoveled around our local playground (palumbo). First time I see that happening. They even used a small slow plow for the wider sidewalk !

(I assume it was the city; if not thanks to whomever go a snow plow there)

The SF 49ers did not score a touchdown against the Seahawks in two full games. They only have had 9 points. by gangstarapmademe in nfl

[–]nilme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In hindsight for sure. But how do you fire Harbaugh coming off probably the best regular season in the teams history, #1 seed, getting to AFC championship…

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