Todd_is_God Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 52 minutes ago, oaksoft said: Presumably he was a contractor? The contracting industry was where I saw these types of problem repeatedly occurring. 47 minutes ago, oaksoft said: Not for individual contractors who make up (or used to) a big portion of offshore staff. That is a fair point. However, you would need to know what information about his employment status he gave to the advisor before arriving at the answer as to who was at fault for arranging the cover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Just now, scottsdad said: The Head has six deputies. Make of that what you will! What the f**k do they do all day? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Moonster said: What the f**k do they do all day? Deputise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 What the f**k do they do all day?Read P&B? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 "And now I've got them to the point of asking if there any courses for me ... and now they're all cc'ing each other into emails to keep a paper trail." 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 The Prof. pitches up to the next meeting.................. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: What the f**k do they do all day? I'm guessing Andre is @scottsdad and the others are all deputies. Edited November 2, 2021 by welshbairn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 32 minutes ago, The Moonster said: "second deputy"? So there's a senior c**t with a deputy, and a second deputy under that? And none of them appear wise to what's going on here despite numerous meetings? Are my taxes funding this complete caper? The Prof sees that there are far too many fuckers employed to do the same job and is tying them in knots. I hope he comes out of this well. Left hand, have you met the right hand? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 47 minutes ago, The Moonster said: What the f**k do they do all day? Well, none of them take minutes of meetings... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Well, none of them take minutes of meetings... beneath a deputy I would think. I assume they all have some kind of admin assistant to do that. All the admin assistants must be taking the piss as much as the prof. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Might be worth a look. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 minute ago, oaksoft said: I'd have thought that there would be one or two admin assistants who will serve the entire department. The Prof had sent them out for his rolls. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I am very glad I did not pursue a career in academia. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Well, none of them take minutes of meetings...I can understand it when it's maybe only been 2 or 3 people meeting but as soon as it was mentioned there was a "misunderstanding" from the meeting when everyone involved got together I immediately thought does no-one take minutes of the meetings? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Archie McSquackle said: 2 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Well, none of them take minutes of meetings... I can understand it when it's maybe only been 2 or 3 people meeting but as soon as it was mentioned there was a "misunderstanding" from the meeting when everyone involved got together I immediately thought does no-one take minutes of the meetings? Always take notes at meetings, no matter how few are in attendance, even if they are not classed as official minutes. Always. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 The Nuclear Option and his Deputies have a conference call to resolve all this palaver. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, oaksoft said: I'd have thought that there would be one or two admin assistants who will serve the entire department. We have a few more than that but need many, many more. Take the exam board process as an example - the amount of work that the 2 admin staff do to prepare these is ridiculous. They work evenings and weekends to get that done. And their jobs only relate to student admin. Nobody takes minutes in meetings these days except official meetings of record like exam board meetings, Senate and other committees. Until this prof came along nobody needed to take minutes on what is normally an informal meeting on "this is your teaching this year". Now I have heard a suggestion from a colleague that when they meet the Prof, they'll record the meeting on Teams. His reputation for being less than truthful is growing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Miguel Sanchez said: I am very glad I did not pursue a career in academia. The thread has focused on this one specific problem in the last couple of weeks. But for me, I really enjoy my career. I get a nice mix of stuff, teaching and admin. I don't trumpet this enough but there is something great about seeing a kid fresh out of school nervously starting their first year, turning in to a confident, qualified person ready to go out and tackle their own career. There are times when I've genuinely been able to help someone, and not just through standing and talking in front of class, but through some other stuff. These stories won't ever appear on P&B but being able to help someone who is struggling, in trouble, worried or whatever is a great feeling I never got anywhere else. Research is great fun if you're into that kind of thing. I am, I enjoy learning stuff nobody ever knew before and telling people about it. There is a freedom to that I like - if I wanted to, I could decide tomorrow to do some work on climate change. I won't because I did that about 10 years ago and found it dull. But I could choose to research literally anything and spend my time doing that. Admin is shite but admin is everywhere; no job escapes it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I am very glad I did not pursue a career in academia. I dunno, sounds like there's a chance this guy's going to be paid incredibly well for doing boring busy work. I'd jump at the opportunity. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 37 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: Always take notes at meetings, no matter how few are in attendance, even if they are not classed as official minutes. Always. Unfortunately barely anyone takes minutes in meetings any more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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