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[saralinda]

Well, if you're in on my RL, you'll know that I came quite close to quitting on everything over the last couple of days. It all stemmed from me emailing my professor that I couldn't make class because I didn't have a babysitter, and him emailing me back that basically I was a waste of the department's time and money and I'm just going to end up

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[eve_prime]

That's appalling - how could he say such a thing? :(

Prove him wrong!

[saralinda]

I want to. I'm not sure I have the energy for any drastic fits of genius, however.

[eve_prime]

That right there is an excellent example of your merits. "Drastic fits of genius" - what a great phrase!

:) :(

[tinuviellen]

1. That picture is amazing.

2. I hope you are not still letting that turd beneath your foot ruin your day.

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[saralinda]

1. Isn't it just???

2. Only a little. Hmph hmph.

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[tinuviellen]

Ah, the turdiness of some people. I wish I could introduce him to the professor at Holy Cross who used to breast feed in the hallways after class.

[elricmelnibone]

Always remember that there is little you can do to prevent people from being assholes, saying stupid things, or generally helping to fill the world with negative energy.

Do what you can, and prove by the merits of your work that you are not a waste. One of my professors for the MA told me I would not make it in a PhD program, and that academia was not for me. I still look forward to sending him my first book.

[saralinda]

I was hoping to talk to you about this. Should I drop his class do you think? My requirements are all finished, so I don't actually need it...but 4 weeks to go, afraid of looking weak, etc.

[elricmelnibone]

Do not drop it. Dropping classes is always seen as a sign of weakness, especially this late in the semester. It's your admission that you don't belong (in the class, the program, academia, etc.).

Finish the class. Get the grade. Have it on your transcripts. Then remember that one grade for one class matters almost nothing in the long run. Some schools don't ask for transcripts during the hiring process (but will require them as a formality before offcial appointment), and I know of nobody who has ever lost out on a job because of grades.

[saralinda]

Got it. I will suck it up then, because I am tough. Your icon makes me powerful.

[laudomia]

When I was in grad school, I took a part-time job in the department. Some of my work involved typing up labels for slides. While I was at this, a professor (old guy, natch), beamed at me and noted approvingly, "You can always get a job as a typist."

These guys just don't get it. It isn't you; it's him.

[saralinda]

Oh brother. Did you have a response for him? I always think of good ones two weeks later.

Yeah, the general concensus has been "ignore him."

[irenefinlay]

1) I think every child should have clothing that says "Canada". I think I will have to find something else you can put on your baby that says Canada. :D

2) That prof is a first class dick-head! (Or, in Canadian speak, "He's a real hoser, eh? You should wear your touque and throw stale timbits at him and maybe some empty mickeys, cuz he obviously needs to relax and have a 2-4 or something, eh?"**)

**translation: "He's a real dick. You should wear your Canada hat and throw stale donut holes at him and maybe some empty 1/5 bottles at him cuz he obviously needs to relax and have a case of beer or something."

[nimoloth]

Yes, and in Scotland he could also be called a "baw-bag" or a "tosser" or, perhaps, in less offensive terms, a numpty or an eedjit.