What's making you happy today? - Page 498

monster · 09-07-2011, 03:53 PM

You don't think it's possible to have a bright future as an academic?

BigV · 09-07-2011, 04:14 PM

I think the future for academics is dismal.

I see more magical thinking, more making shit up and calling it good, more conforming facts to suit conclusions than ever before. That makes me sad and discouraged.

Dana's description of this young woman's actions and energy does seem exciting, and if she's happy and finds happiness in academics, I'd be thrilled for her. If the definition of a bright future includes good pay, respect, career growth, etc, then I think the future for academics is grim.

Ugh. I should probably just turn Fox News Radio off now. I'm kinda makin myself sick.

DanaC · 09-07-2011, 04:24 PM

Depends which part of academia you're in. Eighteenth-century military history isn't where the big bucks and the worst practices are.

The immediate future doesn't look great in terms of employment conditions. But probably better than the working conditions in your average firm in the private sector. The difficulty is going to be tenure. That's a thing of the past i fear. But that still leaves a career to be had on diffferent terms that can be fulfilling. Historians aren't paid fantastically well, but in terms of job satisfaction and respect they do pretty well.

Sundae · 09-08-2011, 09:23 AM

Spoke to Lola a last night.
She's just such a sweet person.

Although apparently I speak too fast in my furrin accent

Maybe I should post some YouTube vids with subtitles to get her used to it.

Not seriously, but not poking fun.
I watch most programmes with subtitles when the option is there, stops me missing too much. It's especially helpful on American shows, where unfamiliar terms and pronunciations are used, as well as having "stirring" soundtracks to contend with.

Happy today because we had another good day settling down at school.
Mrs M was really easy to work with, and Mrs J (the other TA) has always been friendly and helpful, and continued to be such.
She's so experienced and works so well in her role that I might be intimidated with anyone else. But with her I know I can ask questions, and I don't have to be embarrassed at my lack of knowledge.

Bullitt · 09-08-2011, 10:04 AM

Got new tires on my bike. Cost a pretty penny but worth it. She feels very turny and has more grip. Should be fun.

It's the little things.

BigV · 09-09-2011, 06:33 PM

a nap.

back in a while.

footfootfoot · 09-13-2011, 11:11 AM

Got a scope mount for my 870 today and put a 4x scope on it. going to sight it in at the range on Thursday.

TheMercenary · 09-14-2011, 12:19 PM

Insurance company settled on my jet ski destroyed by someone else. Got a small chunk of change for it, less than the 4k I was asking but it was better than nothing. I am happy because I really did not want to go through the hassel of the insurance claim when it specifically stated that it was not covered if someone else was driving it, which they were. So better than nothing... Boat US is the bombdiggity.

Lola Bunny · 09-14-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Insurance company settled on my jet ski destroyed by someone else. Got a small chunk of change for it, less than the 4k I was asking but it was better than nothing. I am happy because I really did not want to go through the hassel of the insurance claim when it specifically stated that it was not covered if someone else was driving it, which they were. So better than nothing... Boat US is the bombdiggity.

glatt · 09-14-2011, 01:23 PM

Good news! Still amazed that the dude broke your jet ski and wouldn't fix it.

TheMercenary · 09-14-2011, 01:32 PM

Yea, it is a sore point. I have since found out about some of his other actions in the community. He has a reputation. He owns a small business and has been implicated in some scams concerning failure to take care of people he sold equipment to and not repairing or replacing defective equipment.

Sundae · 09-14-2011, 01:39 PM

Pleased it wasn't a total loss for you Merc.
A costly lesson

but once bitten...

TheMercenary · 09-14-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae

Pleased it wasn't a total loss for you Merc.
A costly lesson

but once bitten...

True dat. I am way to trusting to people in person...

Sundae · 09-15-2011, 02:16 PM

The world sometimes feels like a shitty place.
And sometimes you feel like you've failed at some hidden test and are being punished for it.

Then you get a telephone call and you remember that "World is crazier and more of it than we think". And that Brianna is a Grade A tourmaline

infinite monkey · 09-16-2011, 03:49 PM

It's friday

09-07-2011, 03:53 PM	#7456
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	You don't think it's possible to have a bright future as an academic? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-07-2011, 04:14 PM	#7457
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I think the future for academics is dismal. I see more magical thinking, more making shit up and calling it good, more conforming facts to suit conclusions than ever before. That makes me sad and discouraged. Dana's description of this young woman's actions and energy does seem exciting, and if she's happy and finds happiness in academics, I'd be thrilled for her. If the definition of a bright future includes good pay, respect, career growth, etc, then I think the future for academics is grim. Ugh. I should probably just turn Fox News Radio off now. I'm kinda makin myself sick. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-08-2011, 09:23 AM	#7459
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Spoke to Lola a last night. She's just such a sweet person. Although apparently I speak too fast in my furrin accent Maybe I should post some YouTube vids with subtitles to get her used to it. Not seriously, but not poking fun. I watch most programmes with subtitles when the option is there, stops me missing too much. It's especially helpful on American shows, where unfamiliar terms and pronunciations are used, as well as having "stirring" soundtracks to contend with. Happy today because we had another good day settling down at school. Mrs M was really easy to work with, and Mrs J (the other TA) has always been friendly and helpful, and continued to be such. She's so experienced and works so well in her role that I might be intimidated with anyone else. But with her I know I can ask questions, and I don't have to be embarrassed at my lack of knowledge. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-08-2011, 10:04 AM	#7460
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Got new tires on my bike. Cost a pretty penny but worth it. She feels very turny and has more grip. Should be fun. It's the little things. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

09-09-2011, 06:33 PM	#7461
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	a nap. back in a while. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-13-2011, 11:11 AM	#7462
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Got a scope mount for my 870 today and put a 4x scope on it. going to sight it in at the range on Thursday. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

09-14-2011, 12:19 PM	#7463
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Insurance company settled on my jet ski destroyed by someone else. Got a small chunk of change for it, less than the 4k I was asking but it was better than nothing. I am happy because I really did not want to go through the hassel of the insurance claim when it specifically stated that it was not covered if someone else was driving it, which they were. So better than nothing... Boat US is the bombdiggity. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

09-14-2011, 01:23 PM	#7465
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Good news! Still amazed that the dude broke your jet ski and wouldn't fix it.

09-14-2011, 01:32 PM	#7466
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Yea, it is a sore point. I have since found out about some of his other actions in the community. He has a reputation. He owns a small business and has been implicated in some scams concerning failure to take care of people he sold equipment to and not repairing or replacing defective equipment. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

09-14-2011, 01:39 PM	#7467
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Pleased it wasn't a total loss for you Merc. A costly lesson but once bitten... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-15-2011, 02:16 PM	#7469
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The world sometimes feels like a shitty place. And sometimes you feel like you've failed at some hidden test and are being punished for it. Then you get a telephone call and you remember that "World is crazier and more of it than we think". And that Brianna is a Grade A tourmaline __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-16-2011, 03:49 PM	#7470
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	It's friday

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