I think he means that he doesn't currently have any connections that would make it possible to break into academia, so this position would at least give him that access if he decides to go that route. But I'm sure Omnis will explain at a more reasonable hour.
You have the emotional maturity of a blueberry scone.
Giles ,'Touched'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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brenda m - Mar 09, 2010 2:32:55 am PST #12530 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Shir - Mar 09, 2010 2:36:55 am PST #12531 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
I thought that's what he meant. But I have no idea what "in-roads" means.
DebetEsse - Mar 09, 2010 3:48:16 am PST #12532 of 30000
Woe to the fucking wicked.
"in-roads" are metaphorical ways into something. Generally, one "makes inroads", which is more or less the same as making progress. "Through advertising, country music radio has made inroads into the Hispanic community" (Huh. The online dictionary gives it a negative flavor, which isn't really my understanding.)
Hil, on the 250 word thing, I'd bet they're looking for some "philosophy of teaching" stuff. This kid had this issues, and I helped in this way, which is indicative of my general collaborative/direct/pop-tart-based teaching style"
WindSparrow - Mar 09, 2010 3:57:40 am PST #12533 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Shir, making "in-roads" into something is making the first path into it, like the first person to carve out a jungle path with a machete.
Shir - Mar 09, 2010 3:58:55 am PST #12534 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Thank you, DebetEsse and WindSparrow. We don't have this expression in Hebrew.
And, IOI'm5yearoldN: Best (real!) name in Ancient Rome? Sextus Titius.
I had to force myself not to giggle in class.
Cashmere - Mar 09, 2010 4:40:09 am PST #12535 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I had a very interesting dream guest starring an adorable buffista.
Nora Deirdre - Mar 09, 2010 4:42:52 am PST #12536 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Hil, I second the recommendation for finding a job/interview coach. After a few months of rejections when Tom was laid off, he went to a coach and then got job offers for the next THREE interviews he did. It really helped him, because he is not good at interviewing (or talking to new people) at all.
I think one of the recruiters he worked with set him up with someone. It was a couple hundred bucks, but totally worth it.
WindSparrow - Mar 09, 2010 4:53:46 am PST #12537 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
{{{{{Shir}}}} I'm so glad your sister is out of the army for now. Good luck to her in her studies.
Steph L. - Mar 09, 2010 4:54:51 am PST #12538 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Nora, did Tom go to the doctor? How's he feeling?
Nora Deirdre - Mar 09, 2010 4:58:23 am PST #12539 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
He did not go to the doctor, but he says he is feeling better and feels like it is clearing up on its own. Hopefully that is the case!