I just had lunch with my chair, who is awesome. Yeah, so VSC had mentioned the whole "going on the market" thing to him, but that was ok. I still felt good telling him, and I think he was happy that I did.
I am very, very lucky to have this kind of support from people in positions of power in my department. I am very, very lucky to have the kinds of relationships with them that made me feel ok being open about my decision to look. I also feel like even if I do change jobs I will be able to maintain friendships with some of the people here and that they will wish me well, and that makes me happy, too.
I know they don't want me to go. Sometimes I think I don't want to go. It may be that I don't have to decide to go because nobody else will want me. But going through this process has made me see some really good things about this place, and even if nothing comes of going on the market, the fact that I can see the good in this place a bit more clearly is a really good thing.
What is not a good thing is the huge lunch I consumed and the fact that I did not remember to throw my gym bag in the car. Oh, and the fact that I saw what I think were snowflakes outside.
12 years ago
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That's great--this way, no surprises if you stay or go.
I'm finding the same kind of support for my search. It is nice to hear that they'll support my search, even though they don't want me to go. Of course, it is easier for me -- since my hubby lives where I'm searching.
Crazy - That's great news. Having a supportive chair can make the process slightly less awful than it inherently is.
I agree, I. That said, it's still pretty awful :)
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