tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22750392.post6074281660628212258..comments2023-10-31T04:50:01.128-04:00Comments on Dr. History: To Apply or Not To Applydrhistoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02856176124560163705noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22750392.post-52550630340476326612008-07-29T19:28:00.000-04:002008-07-29T19:28:00.000-04:00Is there a downside to applying for the position? ...Is there a downside to applying for the position? Obviously this might be an issue in terms of your present job -- ie, some might perceive that it demonstrates "disloyalty" to your present college. On the other hand, you're tenured, so there's not a lot they can do about it. It just depends if you're involved in the political life of your college -- ie, jockeying for grants, etc. It doesn't sound like you're in that position.<BR/><BR/>There are some strong pros. Being around family is wonderful, particularly if you have young kids. This was a key component of our decision to stay in Southern California rather than going to other parts of the country look for positions. We thought having our kids grow up knowing their grandparents, aunts, uncles & cousins was important -- so I labored in the swamp of part-time teaching for ten years. Fortunately, it ultimately paid off with a full-time job at a local community college.<BR/><BR/>Dan Johnson<BR/>djohnson@coastline.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22750392.post-65376493701873822292008-07-14T14:03:00.000-04:002008-07-14T14:03:00.000-04:00It would be Great for the kids to be around cousin...It would be Great for the kids to be around cousins & grands.<BR/><BR/>Just saying.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11465315608668858940noreply@blogger.com