tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571309.post1792568241548148711..comments2023-10-31T07:32:11.739-04:00Comments on Wormtalk and Slugspeak: Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07566889846240013567noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571309.post-83008682973364206972010-02-26T16:12:45.422-05:002010-02-26T16:12:45.422-05:00Isn't it likewise the case that no one is even...Isn't it likewise the case that no one is even considered for tenure without already having invested a significant amount of time in the institution? Such people are thereby generally known to those who will be making the decision, and their general personality and work habits will play a part in the decision. No one wants to work with a real work(-only)aholic: they make everyone else look bad, and they're unpleasant to work with. Someone who works well and achieves much both at work and outside of work is a different matter. A "well-rounded" candidate isn't a slacker in either environment. That's the ideal situation, isn't it?<br /><br />Or, of course, it could always go to someone who habitually spouts the latest, coolest, memes and serves the best wine and cheese at schmoozefests.Kevin P. Edgecombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590490181739464401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571309.post-76422694461917815142010-02-25T16:41:59.673-05:002010-02-25T16:41:59.673-05:00I think that's the reason they interview for p...I think that's the reason they interview for positions and don't just judge based on packets, don't you?Vellumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141550387013181309noreply@blogger.com