I wouldn't mind. Money ain't good but that's not an issue for me. On the plus side you get to do interesting work and get an influx of hot totty every year.
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Anyone fancy working in academia?
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Hierarchy is as follows:Originally posted by sasguru View PostI wouldn't mind. Money ain't good but that's not an issue for me. On the plus side you get to do interesting work and get an influx of hot totty every year.
Contractor
Permie
Public Sector
Academia
You will no doubt do well there
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Been there, done it.Originally posted by oracleslave View PostHierarchy is as follows:
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Permie
Public Sector
Academia
You will no doubt do well there
Just need to keep myself busy in semi-retirement to avoid Alzheimers.
The business world doesn't do it for me anymore.Hard Brexit now!
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Assuming you are being serious, would you lecture? In what field?Originally posted by sasguru View PostBeen there, done it.
Just need to keep myself busy in semi-retirement to avoid Alzheimers.
The business world doesn't do it for me anymore.Comment
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Doesn't matter - no mortgage, missus working in high paid job she loves - just need beer and book money to be honest.Originally posted by zeitghostDepending on what you do, you might get £30k as a new lecturer.Hard Brexit now!
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I agree... something for the future assuming I am financially comfortable enough to take the pay hit.Originally posted by sasguru View PostJust need to keep myself busy in semi-retirement to avoid Alzheimers.
The business world doesn't do it for me anymore.
The business world is a dark, evil, hellish place and I'd sooner be shot of it.Comment
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Sounds like that permie review is not going to do well this year?Originally posted by sasguru View PostI wouldn't mind. Money ain't good but that's not an issue for me. On the plus side you get to do interesting work and get an influx of hot totty every year.
You won't make it in academia as you lack important qualities (like brain) required for success there.
HTH
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Would need a PhD first I think.Originally posted by oracleslave View PostAssuming you are being serious, would you lecture? In what field?
My interest is in mathematical stats.Hard Brexit now!
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Says the Brummie loser, eh?Originally posted by AtW View PostSounds like that permie review is not going to do well this year?
You won't make it in academia as you lack important qualities (like brain) required for success there.
HTH


Hard Brexit now!
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