Prof. Andrew R. Timming

Me: here is an analogy that is meant to be thought provoking. Twitter: OMG! You CAN'T make a comparison between two or more things that are so qualitatively different. Me: Yes, I can. That's literally the definition of an analogy, which presupposes differences and similarities.

I am 100% sure that good papers get rejected because the results are politically unpalatable. Somebody had to say it. #Truth #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Rejection is exceedingly common in academia. The acceptance rate for top journals is about 10%. Can you imagine a lawyer who loses 90% of his cases or a doctor who loses 90% of her patients? #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Academia can drag you down because rejection is the norm, not the exception. You must celebrate every success, no matter how small. Set small goals and throw a mini-party for yourself when you meet them. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Universities to faculty: don't worry too much about university rankings because they are all flawed. Also universities to faculty: we aim to be a top 25 University by 2025! To achieve this goal, you must only publish in highly ranked journals. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Dear Dr. Chump, Thank you for agreeing to externally examine this PhD dissertation, for which you will be paid £250. Of course, proper examination will take a good week of your time, so your hourly pay is £6.25 (before tax). Don't spend it all in one place!

Why Twitter manufactures a negative experience for users: Me: here is an observation. Some Twitter users: yes, I agree with that observation. Other Twitter users: NO! This is NONSENSE! What you are saying is NOT TRUE in MY experience, therefore, it is objectively NOT TRUE.

Elon, if you think Chairs are underappreciated, you should talk with an Assistant Professor.https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1222241613256130562 …

It's hyperbole, people! To be clear, yes, some cover letters are read, but not all. Everyone here claiming they read every word is ignoring the fact the HR often filters out applications before they reach the committee.

Dear job applicant, Please send us a cover letter that no one will read. Please also send a teaching philosophy that no one will read. These documents are required, although the final decision will be made on the basis of your publications. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Yes, academics are tremendously privileged. But that doesn't mean we don't suffer. Like anyone else, we feel loss, insecurity, vulnerability, and hopelessness. No privilege is absolute. #AcademicChatter

Please consider submitting to this special issue of Human Resource Management that I'm co-editing. It's on HRM and sustainability.https://twitter.com/anzam_news/status/1220589981606920192 …

It's 2020, people. We now have supercomputers that can do 200 quadrillion calculations per second, but we still can't move a table in Word from one page to another without messing up the formatting. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

#HotTip When you get a revise and resubmit, DROP EVERYTHING and tackle it right away. Do not sit on it for the maximum time allowed. The sooner you return your revisions, the more stellar your career. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Hearing "thank you" is such a rarity in academia. When you are thanked, don't take it for granted. Pause and reflect on that moment. Think about what you did to deserve it. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter