A job in academia?
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Of late my mind has been turning to looking for a job in academia, but there are a couple of thinks which I have noticed about some academics which I think would drive me mad.
So, accurate or my streotypes on the riot?
They are overly concerned with their own reputation and ego to the exclusion of anything risky, new or practical?
They never get stuff done on time?
They want meetings all the time so they can show you how clever they are?
They are difficult to manage?
They don't give a monkeys how many people read or take heed of their work as long as they see their name in print in the right journals.
they are araid to let people try out their ides in the real world in case it falls on its arse.
So, accurate or my streotypes on the riot?
They are overly concerned with their own reputation and ego to the exclusion of anything risky, new or practical?
They never get stuff done on time?
They want meetings all the time so they can show you how clever they are?
They are difficult to manage?
They don't give a monkeys how many people read or take heed of their work as long as they see their name in print in the right journals.
they are araid to let people try out their ides in the real world in case it falls on its arse.
Four Cofffee said:
Of late my mind has been turning to looking for a job in academia, but there are a couple of thinks which I have noticed about some academics which I think would drive me mad.
So, accurate or my streotypes on the riot?
They are overly concerned with their own reputation and ego to the exclusion of anything risky, new or practical?
They never get stuff done on time?
They want meetings all the time so they can show you how clever they are?
They are difficult to manage?
They don't give a monkeys how many people read or take heed of their work as long as they see their name in print in the right journals.
they are araid to let people try out their ides in the real world in case it falls on its arse.
None of these things apart from, possibly, 'difficult to manage' depending on your management style.So, accurate or my streotypes on the riot?
They are overly concerned with their own reputation and ego to the exclusion of anything risky, new or practical?
They never get stuff done on time?
They want meetings all the time so they can show you how clever they are?
They are difficult to manage?
They don't give a monkeys how many people read or take heed of their work as long as they see their name in print in the right journals.
they are araid to let people try out their ides in the real world in case it falls on its arse.
ETA;
That I've noticed in Physics anyway. Your mileage may vary depending on the discipline concerned.
Edited by hairykrishna on Tuesday 5th January 19:18
ShadownINja said:
Worked in a university as support staff early in my career. Never noticed this. Did like the 30 days holiday a year. Also liked mingling with hot students. Hm, must get another job at a uni.
I think the 'mingling' with hot students thing gets you the sack these days?I have managed a couple of academics on real-world projects and spent by time stopping others from killing them.
As in all professions and walks of life, you will find academics can be arrogant, power-hungry, obtuse, indifferent, kind, down to earth and inspirational. There is no such thing as a typical academic. I spent 5 years in a University.
The vast majority of academics I had dealings with were thoroughly nice people.
The vast majority of academics I had dealings with were thoroughly nice people.
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