tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321710438703162714.post7804323436658008411..comments2024-03-27T05:14:56.918-04:00Comments on My Little Slice of Mommie Heaven: Tenure, or Not To TenureMommieVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802987098837731695noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321710438703162714.post-88580320230966421832010-07-01T10:29:14.020-04:002010-07-01T10:29:14.020-04:00The one advantage that I think I have is that my t...The one advantage that I think I have is that my tenure review will come at the same time as my promotion to full professor (I was on contract up to this point so my promotion to associate professor came with a thousand dollars, but no tenure). Since the standards are slightly higher here for full professor than associate, I think if I'm prepared for the full professor then I'll be prepared for tenure.<br /><br />I hope.MommieVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01802987098837731695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321710438703162714.post-47568138789828635472010-06-30T21:43:00.852-04:002010-06-30T21:43:00.852-04:00What an odd situation to be given the conversion c...What an odd situation to be given the conversion choice...it certainly sounds like you made the right call. <br /><br />With my girls (2 and 5 now) it has seemed to get easier as they grow (first no more nursing, then mostly sleeping through the night, then potty training), so a 3 year timeframe might give you more time than you think.<br /><br />My take on the vagueries of what's required for tenure is that most of us do WAY more than the minimum requirement, so having this vague, huge impact decision point helps them milk tons of work out of junior faculty. Presumably those who put in huge effort have trouble turning all of that try off for at least a few years after the tenure decision, and perhaps deserve a little slack in their waning years. I certainly agree that it's an odd system, but I do relish the time when I can stop caring much about jumping though the annual review hoops (of course, that's after promotion to full professor, not just tenure, but we'll get there!)Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321710438703162714.post-24975200887586740702010-06-24T07:39:57.423-04:002010-06-24T07:39:57.423-04:00I'm sure you made the right decision :-). Good...I'm sure you made the right decision :-). Good luck..Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344488411103420236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321710438703162714.post-78110802609636440942010-06-18T08:00:15.304-04:002010-06-18T08:00:15.304-04:00IMHO, you did the right thing. I am struggling wi...IMHO, you did the right thing. I am struggling with the decision(s) of how to advance my professional status and give my sons 100% of what they need from me. For me there is the issue of money (on top of the lack of time). I know you will find a way. Ultimately this will benefit your daughter, too.Laraf123https://www.blogger.com/profile/13283945251427328960noreply@blogger.com