Minor victory thread

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kaykordeath

I'm really fed up with my job. I just don't care enough about it anymore. Can't stand most of the people I work with/for and what I do on a day to day basis is just sucking my will to live.

And it's been coming through in my work. Nothing tragic, but just less quality, less efficiency. And I hate it about myself, but hate even more that I can't make myself care.

So I had a really great interview last Monday in a large organization that is back in my preferred field. And I heard today that I was one of their 2 final candidates after interviewing 6-8...but the job was offered and accepted by the other.

So why is this minor victory? Well, getting the job would have been an Epic Win, which it clearly isn't...but it's also not in the rant because:

A) I'm coming to terms with dealing with where I am...I may not be happy, but, for now, I am going to try to give a shit a bit more...

and B) The HR director, the departmental Manager, and VP that I met with all feel that I have a home in their organization and will continue to be in touch with appropriate openings...and that's very enocuraging.
 
checkeredhat

checkeredhat

I signed an extension of my contract today, keeping me employed until mid-March (with a small pay increase in December). Still not animating professionally, but atleast I'll still be working.
 
Dirona

Dirona

Feeling very pleased with myself. I set an utterly ridiculous and unrealistic timeline for the completing of the first part of my thesis, which my advisor did not think I would make, and I had some doubts as well. But, as of this evening, despite doing a paltry amount of research, that first part is almost complete (I have 3 short paragraphs left to write), and what is already written isn't complete trash.

Maybe I will actually get this thing written before this academic year is over. (It's not due to be completed until next December, so being done before summer would be a considerable win.)
 
Chad Sexington

Chad Sexington

Dirona said:
Feeling very pleased with myself. I set an utterly ridiculous and unrealistic timeline for the completing of the first part of my thesis, which my advisor did not think I would make, and I had some doubts as well. But, as of this evening, despite doing a paltry amount of research, that first part is almost complete (I have 3 short paragraphs left to write), and what is already written isn't complete trash.

Maybe I will actually get this thing written before this academic year is over. (It's not due to be completed until next December, so being done before summer would be a considerable win.)
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Man, I can't imagine the pressure/how good it must feel to be on top of it. My friend is writing his thesis and he's under crazy stress!
 
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As someone who has been on the other side of the desk for about 12 theses (at least), just don't expect your advisor to reciprocate the speed. I don't mean that to be nasty, but just because you're in a hurry, doesn't mean your prof is or even can be.
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Er, allow me to clarify. I meant to say, I've had several students fly through their thesis and then bug me every hour I hadn't read it.
 
Dirona

Dirona

Pheh, I'm in no rush and I've been through this before at a different school, though all advisors are different. If I hear back in a week, I'm content. That said, she mentioned that she was planning on at least skimming what I have so far this evening before we meet tomorrow, so we shall see.
 
MindDetective

MindDetective

Yesterday I (re)discovered out that my 5 years of teaching experience applies towards my requirements for receiving promotion to Associate Professor (but not tenure, which is fine) at my new job. I had forgotten that was included in my hiring agreement. This means that, if I really was motivated, I could apply for promotion this year. I've had my head down and worked so hard that I didn't realize how close I was to no longer being an assistant professor. With a new job and a new baby in a new town I am going to wait a year. However, if I can put together a convincing packet I can begin my advancement next year!
 
Cajungal

Cajungal

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Sparhawk said:
Sticking gum under a desk is now considered "making sculptures"? Oh crap, where is this country going?

I kid, I kid. Please put down the knife, I assure you I was kidding!
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:rofl: Well, ya know, we're now required to make all kids feel good about themselves.
 
Cajungal

Cajungal

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Man, if I'm gonna have a job where I don't make shit, at least the satisfaction I get from it is way off the charts. I was actually pumped after a parent teacher conference today... I mean, truly pumped. Adrenaline and everything. Presenting parents with data about their child that surprises them and makes them realize that we really know what we're doing is awesome. We don't kid around, man. After evaluating the CRAP out of this truly brilliant kiddo, we've formulated a pretty solid plan to get her on a more challenging track. I foresee a great amount of growth.

This is such a cool job. My personal life has been considerably whittled, my budget is a little worrying sometimes, and I probably use way too much elementary school teacher jargon in my everyday speech now but... damn. This is the feeling that I've been waiting for: doing something that matters.
 
Sparhawk

Sparhawk

Cajungal said:
I probably use way too much elementary school teacher jargon in my everyday speech now but...
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From personal experience it takes about 5 years for that to wear off. After that you've learned to separate your personal vocabulary and your work vocabulary.
 
Sparhawk

Sparhawk

VACATION!! 9 days off! Imma gonna do... absolutely nothing. I think that the highlight of the week will be getting new contacts on Monday.
 
Cajungal

Cajungal

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OH I forgot the best part about today! I got to lead chapel. The theme I chose was perseverance. I taped a bunch of papers that said "no" to the walls in big red letters to simulate a writer friend's bedroom. He plasters his walls with publishers' rejection letters to remind him that failure is just on the road to success (he's been published several times now). So I got to dramatically tear down the no's and reveal one big "YES" underneath it all. Then we sang the chorus to a beautiful Jill Scott song. Everyone was on their feet... it was amazing. Nothing better than hearing kids declare that they are powerful and can achieve their dreams through hard work. :)

 
Cheesy1

Cheesy1

NicePeter, the guy who makes the "Epic Rap Battles of History" on Youtube, just commented on one of my suggestions for a future rap battle and he really liked it! He even asked me for my opinion on who I thought he should get to play his opponent in it. If he does actually make my idea into a rap battle, this will be upgraded to the "Epic Win" thread!
 
Sparhawk

Sparhawk

Well, vacation has been busier than expected, but got really good Chinese food out of an unexpected trip yesterday. So I'm happy.

Also, announced today in our local news rag, we're getting a 5 Guys Burgers this winter! Yeah! (just because I want a good burger and we don't/can't get a Fudruckers)
 
Frank

Frank

Something like that. I would give up my rank and become a civilian member if I joined Air Services, but I think it might be better for me and it's always something I wanted to do. It's going to be years and years before I can though, need 3000 flight hours and of course, the actual license.
 
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