tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870041621480222296.post6763327130047498572..comments2023-11-02T00:40:03.283-07:00Comments on Life, Liberty, and Good Coffee: Push the Panic ButtonCarleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01759364225378314114noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870041621480222296.post-1902250474571004032009-01-02T12:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T12:34:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry. That's what a former housemate of m...I'm so sorry. That's what a former housemate of mine used to call a "letter of ruin." It happens way too much in academia.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870041621480222296.post-63389385276600415362008-12-30T19:23:00.000-08:002008-12-30T19:23:00.000-08:00OSM, this has been my greatest fear for quite some...OSM, this has been my greatest fear for quite some time. Even after begging, quite literally, my department chair to work with me on this one, his response was that I ought to check with the union to see if they can make an exception for me on the early retirement considering the gravity of my circumstances. Thankfully, I have a very good friend in high places who helped me to get the Carleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759364225378314114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870041621480222296.post-36118995723972802082008-12-30T13:41:00.000-08:002008-12-30T13:41:00.000-08:00Carleen, I am sorry this happened. What a blow! I...Carleen, <BR/>I am sorry this happened. What a blow! Is there any way to salvage the situation for one more semester so you can retire with benefits? Can you talk to anyone? I will be sending lots of hope and white light your way.<BR/><BR/>-OSM<BR/><BR/>P.S. That California carol was very funny but sadly true.One Sick Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744571221745247997noreply@blogger.com