I understand that GARRY is being humorous with sarcasm but after 40 years in the field of education (30 at the university level) a lot of this story arc rings too true for comfort. When I retired the adminstration (acting under pressure from politicians) seemed to care only about numbers of students enrolled rather than quality of education. Indeed many students were more appropriately candidates for trade schools (a worthy and necessary endeavor) than for university. I still had a lot of insight and wisdom to impart to students when I retired but just could no longer suffer fools — administrators as well as students.
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
A Malthusian economist would have taken whatever would have been offered.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
A Keynesian Economist in 1996? It was not up to date.
Troglodyte about 3 years ago
He may as well be recruiting for a circus…oh, wait… :D
mourdac Premium Member about 3 years ago
This attitude by employers has finally hit the wall. ‘Help wanted’ signs up everywhere.
RobinHood about 3 years ago
Happy 73rd Birthday, Garry Trudeau.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
That Keynesian requirement got real Dickensian real fast there didn’t it?
Dolphin Lover about 3 years ago
I understand that GARRY is being humorous with sarcasm but after 40 years in the field of education (30 at the university level) a lot of this story arc rings too true for comfort. When I retired the adminstration (acting under pressure from politicians) seemed to care only about numbers of students enrolled rather than quality of education. Indeed many students were more appropriately candidates for trade schools (a worthy and necessary endeavor) than for university. I still had a lot of insight and wisdom to impart to students when I retired but just could no longer suffer fools — administrators as well as students.
The Wolf In Your Midst about 3 years ago
Treating human beings like human beings? Where’s the profit in that?!
Jogger2 about 3 years ago
Some of the comments remind me of the song I Did It Their Way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFDKF2QFx8Q
MartinPerry1 about 3 years ago
Almost like applying at Amazon.
prrdh about 3 years ago
Ask to be treated like a a cat instead.
bakana about 3 years ago
Actually, it was the Living Wage part that stopped him.
Only Male employees get the Living Wage package.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 3 years ago
As a former adjunct…I can relate.