Comments | dkchisho: I am nuts

dkchisho

I am nuts

May 22, 2009 16:00

I am (as of an hour and a half ago) teaching a additional course this term. The original instructor (who really really wanted the course, and that's the only reason I didn't get it) has become too sick to teach it, and I really love the course (and can't say no) so I agreed to take it over. I'm both excited and unbelievably stressed - she's already ( Read more... )

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ink_13 May 22 2009, 20:31:12 UTC

Don't tell the Faculty Association. They'll have an aneurysm.

Cash your favour when it's time for contract renewal :D

dkchisho May 22 2009, 20:37:41 UTC

Haha! When they found out I had taught 9 courses in a 1-year period, they completely flipped out!

This is actually not that crazy (from their perspective) since I did 2 last term, and only 1 so far this term. Though they actually have me down for potentially 4 in the fall, so they have to decide. I hope they decide I get what I want. I'm too much of a pushover to be a good bargainer.

dkchisho May 22 2009, 20:38:28 UTC

Also, contract renewal time may end up occurring around $OTHER LIFE-CHANGING EVENT time...

lmdemasi May 22 2009, 20:50:16 UTC

$OTHER LIFE-CHANING EVENT == UNPLANNED PREGNANCY?

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lmdemasi May 22 2009, 20:51:18 UTC

You could always schedule some make up lectures in evenings.

dkchisho May 22 2009, 21:45:56 UTC

Hmm... interesting... It's a pretty massive class though, so the chances of everyone being available are slim. Also I could use some tutorials for make-up, though I usually use tutorials in this class for (useful and well-attended) problem sessions. I could yoink a couple of those with little impact though.

lost_luck May 22 2009, 23:07:21 UTC

Yay for being excellent at what you do! :)
Congrats on your pseudo insanity.

valacosa May 22 2009, 23:07:58 UTC

Though I am not in any of your classes, lecturers students actually like make me happy.

jmsquared May 22 2009, 23:58:15 UTC

Breathe.

Along with this, remember to eat. We want you to look beautiful in your gown, not skin and bones.... Oh yes and the previous hints of pregnancy to come should be when D is at a healthy body weight as well. So remember to breathe and eat. (Funny, you usually don't have to remind brides to eat)