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Ask the Administrator: The First Adjunct Job
A faithful reader writes: I am writing to get your advice about seeking adjuncting positions. I am finishing up my...
Past Non-Practice
"Past practice" is a magical, if murky, phrase. It's the status given, by default, to policies or practices carried out...
Tripping more sustainably
Living on a farm, I don't travel all that much. The place doesn't take care of itself, and the schedule...
ABCs and PhDs: Blog Soup
Liz arrived on the ferry with her family last night. Remember when we talked about summer camp for biologists? So...
Committee Creep
This probably happens almost everywhere, but I'm noticing it more here lately. Committees are supposed to come in two flavors...
Mothering at Mid-Career: It's always something
I had half a blog post written on how I used to find time to exercise, but don't anymore, and...
Busted
Actual conversation with The Girl last Friday: TG: What did you do at work today, Daddy? DD: It was pretty...
The Career Coach Is In: Whether to Apply to Grad School
I am debating whether to apply to graduate school and could use some advice. I'm currently a corporate attorney in...