One of the best academic scams is all these "assistant director" and "editor" positions that pay jack squat -- less than many companies pay phone support temps -- but let the position holders continue to have the privilege of "feeling smart"
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A lot of academia is just a big ruse, letting you think "ah I'm underemployed or actually paying money to be here, but it's okay, I'm smart! I'm not like those jocks!"
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Replying to @MoustacheClubUS
it is amazing to me what people will put up with for less pay per hour than you'd get working a call center I know, the work is probably better than a lot of shitty jobs, but even so.......
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A lot of it still amounts to tedious tasks for VIPs, like planning the college's fundraising dinner or some such
12:13 PM - 28 Apr 2019
from Pittsburgh, PA
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