Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
RL: never felt so torn up about going (or whether to go) to a potluck. My college dept from BA and MA days is holding this yearly event.
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Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
I feel that if I go, being so long out of the dept and academia (4.5 years) that I will be totally out of my element.
Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
I don't look forward to discussing how I failed at my PhD, after so many supported me and put their faith in me.
Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
But it could be a good chance to network, and eventually get out of a job I disdain and maybe at least into teaching a class or two.
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Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
It would also be great to see my old profs, who I still look on as some of the finest people it has ever been my privilege to know.
Simeon
11 years ago
nods youfeel diminished but if you do not go you will always feel diminished.
Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
Throw in a handful of natural social awkwardness to boot.
Ceejay Writer
11 years ago
I can understand the conflict. If you can avoid the PhD topic (gently steer towards other chatter) I think this would be a benefit to you. Academia never forgets and often forgives, is my experience!
Simeon
11 years ago
t'were well it were done quickly
Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
www.plurk.com/CeejayWrit... , knowing these fine folks, it would likely be no issue that the PhD attempt didn't work out. If I avoided the topic, it would be to avoid feelings of personal shame.
Ceejay Writer
11 years ago
Then go - be with your peoples!
Magda K
11 years ago
I think you would get a lot out of going. Don't give up the chance to reconnect with good folk. Your path has diverged from what you & they expected, but you're not a failure.
Garnet Psaltery
11 years ago
Go and get the best out of it. :-)
Simeon
11 years ago
clear the air.
Linus Lacombe says
11 years ago
Some very good feedback here! Thank you. I think I will go.
Ceejay Writer
11 years ago
Yay! scoots you
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