3rd January 2012, 3 min read Are you a gold prospector, or a construction worker? 6 thoughts on “Are you a gold prospector, or a construction worker?” Daniel Lemire says: January 3, 2012 at 5:57 pm @Anon Short but depraved hours? Anon says: January 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm Most of the time I think being a professor is more likely being a sex worker. Julian Togelius says: January 3, 2012 at 8:20 pm I guess the anonymous first poster refers to what you have to do and say to get research grants. That really feels like prostitution sometimes. Daniel Lemire says: January 3, 2012 at 8:32 pm @Julian Ah. Makes sense. Anon says: January 3, 2012 at 8:44 pm Julian: Yes! But also tenure, good course evaluations, etc. Anon says: January 3, 2012 at 8:46 pm Daniel, now you made me depressed — short hours and depravity sound much more interesting than my job.
@Anon Short but depraved hours?
Most of the time I think being a professor is more likely being a sex worker.
I guess the anonymous first poster refers to what you have to do and say to get research grants. That really feels like prostitution sometimes.
@Julian Ah. Makes sense.
Julian: Yes! But also tenure, good course evaluations, etc.
Daniel, now you made me depressed — short hours and depravity sound much more interesting than my job.