I guess my question would be this. My perception is that research is often considered a lot more prestigious/valuable than teaching at that level. So I'd wonder if doing a pure research position for a year would mean you were in a better position moving on from there having gotten your bones, so to speak. Since it is short term, I would think that being away from teaching wouldn't mean tracking away from that for the long term.
All true. It's just that, after seven years of grad school, I'm getting sick of doing stuff I don't like now in order to do stuff I do like later. I want to get to "later" already.
There's a job that hasn't actually been offered to me yet, but the feeling that I've gotten from them is that, as long as I don't totally screw up my campus interview, it will be offered to me. And it's a job that's much more teaching-focused, and without any of the logistical issues that I'd have with moving to Vancouver. I'm waiting on a definite answer from them before I decide anything about anything else, and I told that to the person at the Vancouver job, and she said that was OK -- she gave me a deadline that I know is a reasonable deadline for getting an answer from that job.
That sounds like the right plan of action to me.
Hil, it's just so great that you're getting offers after all that time waiting and feeling rejected! Congrats!
ND, I am really sorry about your mom's caregiver. I hope she is able to heal and rehab quickly. And that you're able to find another wonderful caregiver.
I was happy that her doctor brought it up. Now to gently nag her to fill it and then use it.
It's an in-the-doc's-office-procedure, so I hope she schedules that 2 hours office visit soon!
{{{{Drew & fam}}}}} ~ma for recovery, and for quickly finding a new caregiver who is almost as awesome.
{{Drew & loved ones}} I am so sorry. I hope things turn out better than anticipated.
Hil, I love reading that you now have multiple options and possibilities.
Howdy-doo, Buffistaville.
I am spending the day herding cats, since the pets have discovered the joys of Going Outside. They are ecstatically happy to wander through the towering clumps of California poppies and carefully sniff the windy air. Pearlie, the baby, became an expert tree climber on her very first try, and when she's on the ground, she's leaping after bugs and being adorable.
I find it endearing that they are only comfortable with their expeditions if I leave the door open and stay where they can see me. Nobody wants to be trapped on the Wrong Side of the door.
Also I am happy to report that Squeak, the elderly and shy cat who has been prescribed the subQ fluid routine, has endured Lori's therapy visits with very little residual trauma. He does recognize the sound of her car in time to hide under the bed, since he's a clever boy. We have to plan a sneak attack where she calls when she's on her way.
Am freaking out because I have to do a day long training session (on the last day of a full week of training) for like 60 people next week. Eep!
OTOH, the training is in Cancun! It's for our Latin American org, so not quite such a boondoggle as you might think. But still.
brenda, Cancun! Awesome! Hell, half your students will be hungover.
