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That takes me back. I remember having easy, carefree days like that before I decided to go to work for the U.S. Government. I miss having a lab. Well, enjoy these days while you can.
That was sarcasm, right?
Ha. I generally can’t complain…the past 48 hours have been nutso, but it sure as heck beats working for the Feds. Been there, done that, got the ulcer.
That does *not* sound super-fun. It’s a good thing you’re a super-woman though!
I’ve survived. Three exam rotations completed, 120 exams to mark. Phew. I plan to sip beer and grade papers on my deck tomorrow afternoon.
Hope you got some rest, C.
Eventually, yes. Not as much as I would have liked, but I’ll make it. The exams went well, despite the last-minute-ness, and the students were well-served in the end, which is the important thing. I’m going to bed early today, and did not do a lick of work this evening. My brain has not yet shut off, though…I do believe I will be dreaming of dissections and microscopes tonight, sigh.
You’re the backbone of a broken, corrupted academic system, you and your fellow grad students. Take a nap, then organize a strike.
Awwwwww, it’s not that bad (it’s certainly not as bad as working for the government, anyway, yeesh!) It’s over, and according to my calculations, the TA who bailed on me (albeit for legitimate reasons) owes me a case of beer. Plus, the absentee Prof said today that he wants me back next year. That = money (albeit a pittance) and experience. It’s win-win, really.
That sucks! I’ve never had that happen to me and it’s looking likely I will become a prof myself before it ever will, thank goodness. Ah, the joys of being completely under the control of another person’s whims…
Yep, super-fun. Not. Looks like I’ll be running the lab again next winter…this time I hope to work WITH the prof AHEAD of time to exert a little influence on how things play out over the semester.