tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post7794039604511805689..comments2024-03-15T01:11:32.832-07:00Comments on Bardiac: The Usual SuspectsBardiachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11846065504793800266noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-75541596649496292852013-08-06T04:17:26.045-07:002013-08-06T04:17:26.045-07:00You step up because you are cool. The others who ...You step up because you are cool. The others who step up are cool too. Together, you form a group of cool people. Those who don't step up miss out on this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-18147682900350741382013-08-02T08:14:40.758-07:002013-08-02T08:14:40.758-07:00Since I'm not the one moving, I don't have...Since I'm not the one moving, I don't have much say in the hiring of students or not.<br /><br />I waver between frustration at the folks who rarely help, and really liking the people who do, and having fun doing stuff with them, even if it's unloading or doing a practice interview with an adjunct. And I do think it's appreciated. Still, some more folks stepping up would be good. In other news, unicorns could fart rainbows!Bardiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11846065504793800266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-48221502996199895542013-08-02T07:37:49.756-07:002013-08-02T07:37:49.756-07:00Bardiac, I think this is one of the things you hav...Bardiac, I think this is one of the things you have to file under "be the change that you want to see." I'm guessing that most of your new colleagues who have benefited from the assistance of "the usual suspects" will more than likely become a member thereof.<br /><br />And even if they don't, do you really see your generosity as a totally wasted effort? Because I don't. Sometimes, even when you know it's not going to be appreciated or reciprocated, you just have to do what you do in order to preserve your own self-respect.Historiannhttp://historiann.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-36194930773091983522013-08-02T04:53:36.536-07:002013-08-02T04:53:36.536-07:00We have the same issue of the same people stepping...We have the same issue of the same people stepping up to do things, and yes, I'm one of them. I don't generally get frustrated, though. I love my job and my colleagues and I, personally, get a lot out of helping. I often get to know a colleague better, get to know parents or students, or get some valuable face time with someone who can help me in return. I have colleagues who complain about people not doing things, but I think it's wasted energy. And I think if you need to back out or need to take a break, it can force others to step up. I've seen that happen. It doesn't make them regular volunteers, but they will usually step up when asked.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766222493968363248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-28988695144058970642013-08-01T12:56:35.754-07:002013-08-01T12:56:35.754-07:00I know. I work at a Catholic school, so many volun...I know. I work at a Catholic school, so many volunteered to do it for free, but I refused and told them that by accepting the job they were doing me a favor. They are not professionals and destroyed a bookcase, but I'll gladly take that when I know they are trustable and hard workers. Plus, I get to tell the story of two of them carrying a table to a third floor while arguing whether Ancient Greek or Latin is more sophisticated. Spanish profhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248530328973177920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-76803828299164513812013-08-01T12:42:54.801-07:002013-08-01T12:42:54.801-07:00I like the idea of hiring students. My students *...I like the idea of hiring students. My students *always* need money, so it's good for everyone, all around.delagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197857250240640822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17974015.post-8785879713410275392013-08-01T10:25:13.220-07:002013-08-01T10:25:13.220-07:00I got moving expenses (didn't cover everything...I got moving expenses (didn't cover everything, but were pretty standard) I needed receipts in order to be reimbursed. However, I am not up to moving things up and down on 90 degree weather, and my husband is a graphic artist so he can't risk hurting his arms doing heavy lifting. I know not everybody is able to afford it, but I actually hired students (paying $15/hour) to do all the lifting and unloading, and it worked great. I did the same last month when I moved into a new place. Part of the reason why I do this is because I know I would be one of those who would never volunteer, so I don't like to ask for favors that I can't return.Spanish profhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248530328973177920noreply@blogger.com