tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post3180944671893801836..comments2023-11-03T04:02:39.642-04:00Comments on The Waiting Room: The Way It IsSeeking Solacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-7688089264319114662009-10-16T12:39:59.497-04:002009-10-16T12:39:59.497-04:00That sounds workable, and if you feel good about w...That sounds workable, and if you feel good about working for the dean and can avoid the B, maybe it would work out. Hoping for the best for you. TGIF no matter what? !nemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071421745552382882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-18080795402569391092009-10-16T10:36:06.022-04:002009-10-16T10:36:06.022-04:00It is good that you have the support and backing o...It is good that you have the support and backing of the Dean & HMFIC. It sounds like they have been put in a bad position as well. At least you can take comfort in that and the fact that they recognize how great you would be at that job, and what an excellent professor you are. <br /><br />I hope it all works out for you.RageyOnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03690295219089454070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-44191245178052694772009-10-16T10:07:56.672-04:002009-10-16T10:07:56.672-04:00I would be teaching ethics and writing, which I ha...I would be teaching ethics and writing, which I have taught and dio enjoy. The admin stuff has to do with accredidation fior the program beyond what the B is doing. It is indrr the supervison of the dean.Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-77129225290014655442009-10-15T23:36:12.957-04:002009-10-15T23:36:12.957-04:00OK, so I guess I'm not necessarily in agreemen...OK, so I guess I'm not necessarily in agreement with the other commenters, and I do know about the whole going crazy at home thing, so maybe staying under these circumstances would be a good bridge to what you may get out of it or have in the future.nemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071421745552382882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-81901229549070592782009-10-15T23:32:35.097-04:002009-10-15T23:32:35.097-04:00I've not read the other comments yet, but I th...I've not read the other comments yet, but I think it sounds like too much drama and too much instability. I still think that even though the dean is supportive, the fact that they let this situation develop is a potential sign of leadership gone awry. It does not sound like they're in control, and based on the performance so far, I wouldn't put a lot of stock on their ducks in a row. I know it feels good to have someone validate your role as an instructor and your credentials, but it looks like some B.S. reading it. <br /><br />Also, what administrative tasks do they have in mind? What are the other classes you'd be teaching? Anything you're interested in? <br /><br />What does your intuition tell you? From reading this, mine says, Boo. But I'm not in it and there.nemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071421745552382882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-63461785251109561412009-10-15T23:11:10.742-04:002009-10-15T23:11:10.742-04:00Don't worry, B WILL screw this up. I'm no...Don't worry, B WILL screw this up. I'm not saying next week, but I'm guessing if you can hang in there (give the Dean's interest and your own desire to teach)she will hang herself before the end of the year. Right now she thinks she's invincible because she 'won' and made them take her back. This overconfidence will make her do something really stupid. Stay the heck out of her way and I'm guessing you'll get what you should have had in the first place. <br /><br />I'm so sorry this is all happening! Thinking of you and hoping the RA is not flaring with all of this stress.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06846119674707037370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-87953384418318321752009-10-15T22:48:35.950-04:002009-10-15T22:48:35.950-04:00Wow, Dean sounds awesome! I don't have any goo...Wow, Dean sounds awesome! I don't have any good advice, just glad to hear things are starting to be a bit clearer.Albatrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01514925011466117623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-76937280625590107422009-10-15T22:37:50.264-04:002009-10-15T22:37:50.264-04:00FWIW, I agree with what everyone has said.
I don&...FWIW, I agree with what everyone has said.<br /><br />I don't think it's possible for them to have offered you any more of a deal than some teaching AND admin while not having to answer to the B, their approval to seek other positions AND the offer to return if your original position becomes available again if you left to take something else.<br /><br />They really, really want you there. And why leave now if you don't have something else lined up, you don't have to answer to the B, you like your bosses and can search for other positions while teaching something your familiar with and getting a little different admin experience?<br /><br />After all, what would you do if you left? Look for more work, right? Well, you don't have to quit to do that, you can continue getting a paycheck and not worry about your employers finding out.<br /><br />I don't see how it can be more win-win than that.<br /><br />Unless you hate it. Unless the B, or something else, can somehow still make you miserable. Then you go.<br /><br />But, as it stands, it sounds like they've offered you everything in their power that you could ask of them. If nothing else, that is extremely flattering from people you haven't been dealing with very long.<br /><br />Oh well, go with your gut. I'd say your instincts are probably pretty well honed. Good luck!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395686312754791503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-11974815521131386222009-10-15T21:50:31.050-04:002009-10-15T21:50:31.050-04:00Sometimes we can't teach exactly what we want ...Sometimes we can't teach exactly what we want to --but it's worth it to get the foot in the door. In your case, it's keeping the foot wedged there to keep the door from slamming shut. I think you should stay, teach whatever, and be patient and wait it out. The B will probably be gone before too long and then you'll be IN. <br /><br />Sounds like your dean is looking out for you. The end result will be worth the patience in the meantime. <br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-2685285788276765592009-10-15T21:43:22.523-04:002009-10-15T21:43:22.523-04:00Brigindo: That is an excellent point. I was going ...Brigindo: That is an excellent point. I was going stir crazy at home with no job. I probably would have taken the job if it meant teaching something that I was qualified to do with some admin stuff thrown in. It would have been good resume fodder.Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-6889818496339093652009-10-15T21:22:48.874-04:002009-10-15T21:22:48.874-04:00Although the entire situation is messed up it does...Although the entire situation is messed up it does sound like the Dean has given you the best option: you can stay, teach, and look for a new job without any ramifications. If you are truly not under the B's thumb then the nasty parts of the job may soon go away.<br /><br />One thought that may help you with the deciding: if you had been offered the current job (teaching outside of law but what you've taught before, with some administrative tasks and a dean you feel comfortable with) originally, would you have taken it, at least temporarily while you continued to look for a more suitable one?Brigindohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499279435958916161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-41660585951649917422009-10-15T21:12:55.534-04:002009-10-15T21:12:55.534-04:00Nels: Me too. When I first met him, I instantly fe...Nels: Me too. When I first met him, I instantly felt comfortable. I've never felt that way about a boss.Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-33268584123021968142009-10-15T20:46:06.231-04:002009-10-15T20:46:06.231-04:00I'm getting good vibes about your dean. Not t...I'm getting good vibes about your dean. Not that I'm trying to tell you what to do because I know I'm not seeing it all in what you're writing, but I do like what you've shown us of him.Nels P. Highberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998283755242261031noreply@blogger.com