I love my job, but sometimes I just want to throw things at some people... Is that really so bad?
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The amount of Gen Z students who say they are "confident" in their tech skills but then can't figure out how to export a document as a PDF is really concerning.
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This. So much this. I dare say this could apply to universities as well. We literally don't have enough people on staff to serve our pre-pandemic student load at pre-pandemic levels. But yet, here we are!
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We have so many open positions. No applicants. Senior ldrshp is confused about why we aren't attracting anyone. Bro dogs, it is because the rest of the world has moved on - higher pay, flexibility, remote work, etc are the norm now. HiEd is not offering attractive jobs in 2022.
Dear students: It's summer... so I'm only operating at like... 30% mental capacity most days. The other 70% of my brain wants to be anywhere but in the office. So yeah, I'll be a bit slower responding to emails than usual. Sorry in advance 🫥
This tweet is funny. But the responses from people who don't get the joke are even better ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Professors: How do you usually handle tipping in your classes? I write my venmo up on the board the first day so students can express their appreciation for an especially well-delivered lecture. Other ideas worked better for you?
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Oh boy... Ed research org that doesn't provide equitable access for parents... Why do we still do things like this?
ummm so @AERA_EdResearch just told me I need to register & pay for my 11 yr old CHILD to attend #aera22 as my 'guest'. He doesn't need to be in childcare & he isn't attending the conference. He is going to play on his ipad in back of room while i present... wtf?
This is amazing. Take 5 minutes. Read this comic. Then, go back to generating certificates for people to get jobs. :) smbc-comics.com/comic/libera…
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Dear university president: I get how higher ed finance works & that $ for capital projects isnt the same as $ for staff. But when, IN THE SAME EMAIL, you say "things are tight and theres no room for salary increases this year, also we're building a $32mil building" it sucks 🤬
My institution is undergoing re-accredidation and everyone is LOSING THEIR MINDS with panic. I can't tell if this is just a normal reaction, or if we are like that kid who has a book report due tomorrow but hasn't read the book yet and is just now realizing how screwed they are.
Dear students: I appreciate you asking me what my plans are for spring break because you think I get a spring break. But I never know how to answer other than saying “haha, I’ll be here… working on… something, I guess…”
:-/ that recent article about the best employees leaving has really struck a nerve with me. Im one of those mid-level people and I feel helpless to change any of the issues in the article. Senior leadership is just not getting it. I might be eyeing an exit from the field too...
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Truth. Now, who wants to take one for the team and send this to your university president and BOT chair? :)
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Dear people who sign off emails with "Best!"... what does that mean? Like... are you saying "best wishes"? Or... "Be best"... or... what?
Dear student employee: We have a staff meeting every month. We have had this meeting each month since August. What in the world do you mean you "didn't know we had a meeting today"?!? How do you function without a calendar?
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I’m gonna start blaming supply chain issues when something doesn’t happen on time.
Missed a parent call? Supply chain issues
Late to a meeting? Supply chain issues
Does anyone else feel like we are, more and more, not treating our students like adults? It seems to me like in loco parentis is coming back with a vengeance. At least once a week someone at my institution asks me if an "adult" will be present for a student function. Thoughts?
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