tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post7731799551939297173..comments2024-02-14T04:01:44.502-05:00Comments on Prof-like Substance: The best and worst of timesProf-like Substancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09536241129674490468noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-11781656512594523052010-01-09T12:25:13.980-05:002010-01-09T12:25:13.980-05:00Now I'm a bit embarrassed because I didn't...Now I'm a bit embarrassed because I didn't mean to invite a lovefest here - just pointing out how common failure is in our daily lives and the pressure that brings. But, rereading it, I think I missed the mark on what I was trying to get across. Not the first or last time.... Anyway, I'm not going to stop blogging or talking about all the crap that goes wrong and hopefully things will turn for the better soon. It'll make discussing our triumphs that much better. <br /><br />Nevertheless, thanks for all the kind words everyone.Prof-like Substancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536241129674490468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-19746428475242138582010-01-09T08:05:30.654-05:002010-01-09T08:05:30.654-05:00Being one of those who has convinced myself that I...Being one of those who has convinced myself that I absolutely want to be a TT faculty (no matter how insane I must be to want it) I really appreciate blogs like yours that let me know just what I'll be getting myself into. Looking forward to more to come!biochem bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992899031380594738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-31664692113143958372010-01-09T01:03:44.177-05:002010-01-09T01:03:44.177-05:00I'm a recent reader, and your posts come acros...I'm a recent reader, and your posts come across as very real. It's enlightening to hear about the ups and downs and everything in between.Confoundedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444682785054100897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-69005440299347651702010-01-08T20:22:04.913-05:002010-01-08T20:22:04.913-05:00Glad that you blog and tell it like it is. It'...Glad that you blog and tell it like it is. It's a strange life isn't it. But I can't imagine doing anything else.Meadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922827724363185027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-62384993894863938882010-01-08T19:32:31.355-05:002010-01-08T19:32:31.355-05:00At lab meeting I have everyone present his/her fai...At lab meeting I have everyone present his/her failure for the week. Like the empty gel picture with just a ladder staring you in the face (and a droopy ladder at that). Failure is abundant in the sciences, you're just one of the few people who'll admit to it. It is the people who persevere who make their mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-67621534130025654072010-01-08T18:40:45.711-05:002010-01-08T18:40:45.711-05:00These kind of posts convince us that we are not al...These kind of posts convince us that we are not alone out there !! Thank you for sharing your experiences !Patrice Brassardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10215340972790916334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-14846924263517106292010-01-08T16:28:20.511-05:002010-01-08T16:28:20.511-05:00Prof-like substance: You are an inspiration.
Wh...Prof-like substance: You are an inspiration. <br /> <br />Whenever I look at any TT faculty, I always wonder: how does she/he manage to do so much? In Hindu mythology, we have many gods and goddesses with multiple hands and heads. I guess all of the the TT faculty, somehow when they begin the job, must be able to sprout extra brains and hands. It is almost inhuman. <br /><br />And that is exactly why it is scary. I am on the market this season for the TT job, and slowly, I have started to get despaired. And I wonder: Do I have it in me? Can I manage to pull this off? <br /><br />So whenever you talk about your failures, it only convinces me to stay the course. It tells me that there are indeed some people, who, you know, are brilliant but they are also normal. Whenever you mention anything about your shortcomings or failures, this is what I see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-87052631423674921092010-01-08T15:24:47.095-05:002010-01-08T15:24:47.095-05:00keep going, you're doing great. not only are ...keep going, you're doing great. not only are you giving all those wanna-be academs some fodder to chew on, but the commenters are here rooting you on and leaving hopefully helpful bits of info for you and the readers. <br />jcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-47359117010860684722010-01-08T12:54:16.011-05:002010-01-08T12:54:16.011-05:00Keep blogging, it gives me (lowly grad student) an...Keep blogging, it gives me (lowly grad student) an insight as to the daily life of a TT and appreciation for what PI's have to deal with.Genomic Repairmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755692245709237397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793086675277097176.post-65437968154784993722010-01-08T10:43:30.461-05:002010-01-08T10:43:30.461-05:00Found it interesting to see the railway tracks... ...Found it interesting to see the railway tracks... I just pressed next blog and it landed on yours.. please see mine www.railshit.blogspot.com do check out www.railwaysHit.com and letme know what your lab and research can do to solve the major problem...<br /><br />I can be reached at indianevada@yahhoo.comDr. George Joseph Themplangadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705860381492079603noreply@blogger.com