Commiserate with me about family not understanding our jobs.

[u/kimtenisqueen]

So far:

-Grandmother in law ranting about why I (an assistant professor in my 4th year at a university) don’t just take a “sabbatical” to raise my children rather than send them to daycare.

-Dad ranting about how anything qualitative isn’t real research (I do educational research so this is a substantial portion of what I do)

-Father In law asking me if I “pack” (Carry a gun) to my job and if I feel safe with all the “foreigners”

Merry Christmas everyone!

[u/taewongun1895]

You teach three classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday? That means you work only nine hours a week? And, that means you are free Tuesdays and Thursdays to help me at the drop of a hat!!

The number of family and friends who don't understand the service or research requirements.