okay...i'm gonna do it...I'm going to write a book.

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And in this book will be a chapter titled "How NOT to be a university faculty member" or "When to keep your mouth shut" OR "DON'T SAY THIS!"

So after three days of driving back to NC from Eloy, I end up sitting in meetings at school all day long. Needless to say, I am not happy. Department meeting, then committee meetings, then finally a college level meeting where the dean is speaking. He tells us to do this, do that, can't do this, can't do that - honestly I felt quite silly being told some of these things - almost like a kindergartner...*inspiration strikes*

At the end, the dean asks if there are any questions - my hand shoots into the air..."Have you built in any money and time for milk, cookies and a nap?" One of my friends on the faculty that knows me fairly well shoots me a look of horror as she knows what is coming. After a quizical look and a grunted "HUH?" from the dean, I continue - "well, if we are going to be treated as kindergartners, it would be nice to get some of the kindergarten amenities..."

A few stifled laughs and stern talking to from my chair later, I am now assured that the dean knows who I am.

So if you find yourself in a meeting, don't mention kindergarten - people take offense.

Scars remind us that the past is real

[wildcard451 0]

*golfclap*

[Jewels 0]

Ouch. No need for a personal introduction any longer. . . .

TPM Sister #102

[cloudseeker2001 0]

Yea, that was a good one.........

I was in a meeting today with the manager and assistant director and director and a few of my coworkers.....well, the new hire was late and he was given very bad looks by the manager.....about 30 seconds later, from his cell phone comes a female porno screaming orgasm text message alert.......they were not happy and he was called into the office after the meeting and has not yet returned!

"Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance,
others mean and rueful of the western dream"

[jumper03 0]

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Ouch. No need for a personal introduction any longer. . . .

Well, I still have the provost on my side - she saw me get felt up by a senator for the good of the school.

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[monkycndo 0]

Dude, just like in the comics. Use the "thought bubble". I had no idea they were real. An ex GF showed me how to use them. Now, when I really want to make a smart ass comment that will surely get me into trouble, I just whip out the thought bubble and keep the comment contained. It has saved my from having to explain "what did you just say?"

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[BlueSkiesKel 0]

steve, you're my new hero!
i'm now sitting through my 3rd week of admin/orientation.. and if i get one more piece of advice on how to start this damn thesis i'm gonna smack someone!

how ya been? i'm going up to CT this wkd for a dance event

[NWFlyer 2]

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*golfclap*

Yeah, what he said.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

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Ouch. No need for a personal introduction any longer. . . .

Well, I still have the provost on my side - she saw me get felt up by a senator for the good of the school.

Wait . . . how is this better??? (Unless you were HAPPY about the thing with the senator, I suppose. . . .)

TPM Sister #102

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*golfclap*

fuck that..

*actively cheers and attempts to start the wave

comments like that are why my career in the military wasnt really going very far

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[coconutmonkey 0]

Normally I would call this one a, "More Balls than Brains" move, but I know with you it's not the case...

So "Carpe Scrotum!"

Bravo to ya! Too bad more folks can't do that and remind overly paternal advice begins to sound like CYA crap in a very short time...

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1 to the Mind-
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[ladydyver 0]

that is fricken awesome....congrats to you for standing up for the things you believe in....not all of us are nearly that ballsy

DPH # 2
"I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~
I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc!

[sunshine 2]

And you wonder why i love you so much...

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I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug!

[ACMESkydiver 0]

WOO-HOO!!!

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[McDuck 0]

I wondered how long it would take after you got back before being in the real world intruded into your existence here. I think I won the bet.

Now you know why the guy you replaced tells my dad on a regular basis that he would never go back and teach there if his life depended on it.

Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28
"I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC
Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school.

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I wondered how long it would take after you got back before being in the real world intruded into your existence here. I think I won the bet.

The straw that really broke the camels back was that EVERY single hand out they gave us yesterday had either a grammar or spelling mistake that I know spell check will catch. And then they are going to lecture us on proper forms and such?

For the Harry Potter fans - this year is shaping up to be like Fred and George's last year at Hogwarts in the Order of the Phoenix - I feel a bit of a mischievous streak coming on

Scars remind us that the past is real

[Icon134 0]

that's an awesome response steve... alas... I have a commanders call tomorrow... I sort of kind of hope I don't take your thoughts to heart and say something like this to our commander...

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

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*golfclap*

fuck that..

*actively cheers and attempts to start the wave

comments like that are why my career in the military wasnt really going very far

Either reaction will do. Although hard to believe, sometimes I do prefer subtlety.

[Remster 30]

A friend of mine who has tenure at ASU told me the only way he could lose his job was to sleep around with the students.

You may be on your way to prove him wrong!

Remster

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I wondered how long it would take after you got back before being in the real world intruded into your existence here. I think I won the bet.

The straw that really broke the camels back was that EVERY single hand out they gave us yesterday had either a grammar or spelling mistake that I know spell check will catch. And then they are going to lecture us on proper forms and such?

For the Harry Potter fans - this year is shaping up to be like Fred and George's last year at Hogwarts in the Order of the Phoenix - I feel a bit of a mischievous streak coming on

WHY cant I get teachers like YOU!?!?1

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I wondered how long it would take after you got back before being in the real world intruded into your existence here. I think I won the bet.

The straw that really broke the camels back was that EVERY single hand out they gave us yesterday had either a grammar or spelling mistake that I know spell check will catch. And then they are going to lecture us on proper forms and such?

For the Harry Potter fans - this year is shaping up to be like Fred and George's last year at Hogwarts in the Order of the Phoenix - I feel a bit of a mischievous streak coming on

WHY cant I get teachers like YOU!?!?1

Because you touch yourself when no one's watching.

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And in this book will be a chapter titled "How NOT to be a university faculty member" or "When to keep your mouth shut" OR "DON'T SAY THIS!"

I joined a company which was a reasonable place to work shortly after their acquisition by another company which didn't have its act together (every engineer who'd been there over six months quit and when the sheriff posted a 3-day notice to comply with the terms of our lease or surrender the premesis management told us that was "just a negotiating tactic").

One of the sales people was not happy that the engineers seemed to be too negative and distributed photo copies of an article "How Your Attitude Affects the Group."

One of the other engineers and I caught the spirit, stopped by Rob's Music and picked up the sheet music and lyrics to Shiny Happy People which we distributed in the same way.

Somewhat later our new masters noticed the attrition rate and came out with their president for a meeting with the entire staff.

One highlight was where the president was flapping his gums, one of the engineers stepped out and came back with "Shinny Happy People" and said "What you're trying to say is this" before walking out.

Mr. President countered with a Shakesperian "I'll not continue after he's fired an arrow over my shoulder" to which I responded "Cary on before he reloads"

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A friend of mine who has tenure at ASU told me the only way he could lose his job was to sleep around with the students.

just a quick stroll thru the ASU campus illustrates that is a very real risk for any straight male...

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[Muenkel 0]

Glad to see you've found your inner wiseass. From this moment on, all bets are off.

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For the Harry Potter fans - this year is shaping up to be like Fred and George's last year at Hogwarts in the Order of the Phoenix - I feel a bit of a mischievous streak coming on

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)