Monday, November 19, 2007

The Lifestyle

We'll start today with a positive: the academic lifestyle. In by 7 something, out by 3 something. Maybe a little grading, reading, or planning in the evening before bed. Thanksgiving with the family. The week between Christmas and New Years (and this year, the week after New Years!). Martin Luther King Day. A week or so at Easter.

Summer.

And the lifestyle extends even further:
1. All of your colleagues have college degrees.
2. No one will ever ask you to come in on Saturday (or, if they do, it's either scheduled months in advance or you get extra pay).
3. You'll have the time to raise your own kids.
4. No cubicles.
5. Did I mention only working 180 days vs. being off for 185?

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