You ever be such an asshole your professor resigns in the middle of class.
is it normal for a 88 year old to still be working anyway… ?
what a cursed work ethic…
It’s pretty common in academia, but not out of necessity. When you’ve dedicated your entire life to teaching and researching a topic you care about and genuinely enjoy going to work every day, it makes sense to not want to give it up.
No, its not, which means our boi either LOVED what he did or NEEDED the money. One is totally cool, the other is horrific.
One is totally cool,
no its actualy not that a “indivvidualism” brain reflex !
, he needs to make fucking room for the next generation , even if he loved it. …
And if he dont have someone that can replace him , he has not been a good teacher …otherwise he would have a replacement ready … And its not like retired Profs. are not involved in Discussions ,Alumini or all kinds of other programms that they have on a univeristy …
And the money thing … hes a Professor …
"Everything has a End , only the Sausage has two… "
88-year-old professors are pretty much all Emeritus (ie, retired but still associated with the University with an office and research priviliages) Professors since most unis have you step down from full Prof at 65-70 Years old.
He’s already made way, he’s just teaching a lecture.
EDIT: yeah, his title is Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus. And he’s one of the world experts on the reproductive psychology of non-human primates, which seems like a “Get this guy in to take the class, his students are all Jane Godalling it in the Congo.”
, he needs to make fucking room for the next generation , even if he loved it. …
Disagree, age shouldn’t block you off from a passion. If someone enjoys their subject matter and enjoys teaching and genuinely wants to do it, then you should let them continue. The problem only comes when they are socially pressured or monetarily forced into it against their will.
Old people are still PEOPLE, they should be allowed to do what they want as well.
