Comments on: There is a good reason for the lack of updates http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/ Not a real vee Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:47:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Duncan Stephen http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1489781 Duncan Stephen Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:00:28 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1489781 Thanks for the comment Gman! It's funny how these things seem to fall into place without there necessarily being a great masterplan. :-) Thanks for the comment Gman! It’s funny how these things seem to fall into place without there necessarily being a great masterplan. :-)

]]> By: Gman http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1489673 Gman Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:12:17 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1489673 My first comment on your blog is for a good purpose- congrats on the job, even if it is a bit late! I happened upon my current job in a similar way. When I first graduated last year I wokred at the local library- great people to work with and a good start, but it was something I was looking to move up from. Last October I started doing freelance writing for a weekly newspaper in a nearby community- a former love itnerest had done the same thing before me, and they were starved for sports writers, which is something I enjoy. I kept up that deal from October 2008 until the end of this summer, when one of the other writers left for grad school overseas. My work to that point left me in great position to take over, so here I am today. The job is still only part-time, and I need to pay my own health insurance, but it is a good deal. The ironic part? The guy I replaced is now attending grad school in Scotland- I think it may even be the school you're working at or your alma mater! I will need to find out from him and let you know on that one! My first comment on your blog is for a good purpose- congrats on the job, even if it is a bit late!

I happened upon my current job in a similar way. When I first graduated last year I wokred at the local library- great people to work with and a good start, but it was something I was looking to move up from. Last October I started doing freelance writing for a weekly newspaper in a nearby community- a former love itnerest had done the same thing before me, and they were starved for sports writers, which is something I enjoy.

I kept up that deal from October 2008 until the end of this summer, when one of the other writers left for grad school overseas. My work to that point left me in great position to take over, so here I am today. The job is still only part-time, and I need to pay my own health insurance, but it is a good deal.

The ironic part? The guy I replaced is now attending grad school in Scotland- I think it may even be the school you’re working at or your alma mater! I will need to find out from him and let you know on that one!

]]> By: John Ault http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1487337 John Ault Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:29:55 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1487337 Duncan, thanks for your comment about my enthusiasm for the Lib Dem Golden Dozen! I think wouldn't decribe myself as competitive I think more 'aware'! Duncan, thanks for your comment about my enthusiasm for the Lib Dem Golden Dozen! I think wouldn’t decribe myself as competitive I think more ‘aware’!

]]> By: Duncan Stephen http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1486750 Duncan Stephen Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:25:08 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1486750 Thanks Vicky! :-) Thanks Vicky! :-)

]]> By: Vicky http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1486644 Vicky Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:12:46 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1486644 Hey - congratulations on the job :o) Hey – congratulations on the job :o )

]]> By: Duncan Stephen http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1484583 Duncan Stephen Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:42:23 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1484583 Lis -- I'm hoping to get settled into a good routine soon. :-) Juan -- Thanks so much! I don't think academic research is really for me. The truth is that I didn't enjoy studying at university, so I decided not to pursue that avenue any further. For now, you are right, I am happy! :-) Lis — I’m hoping to get settled into a good routine soon. :-)

Juan — Thanks so much! I don’t think academic research is really for me. The truth is that I didn’t enjoy studying at university, so I decided not to pursue that avenue any further. For now, you are right, I am happy! :-)

]]> By: Juan H http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1484274 Juan H Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:34:04 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1484274 Congratulations Duncan; it is not surprise to me that you get such (academical) work. Over the years you have demonstrated the essential skills, and although I still think you could go farther by engaging in research etc., certainly you seem happy. So enjoy it and go for the lovely country side house you seem to like! Congratulations Duncan; it is not surprise to me that you get such (academical) work. Over the years you have demonstrated the essential skills, and although I still think you could go farther by engaging in research etc., certainly you seem happy. So enjoy it and go for the lovely country side house you seem to like!

]]> By: last year's girl http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1483838 last year's girl Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:34:43 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1483838 About bloody time on the job front Duncan. Sure we'll be seeing you around once you're settled into a routine! About bloody time on the job front Duncan. Sure we’ll be seeing you around once you’re settled into a routine!

]]> By: Duncan Stephen http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1483799 Duncan Stephen Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:41:46 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1483799 Alex -- Thanks very much! The University's website is already very good, but <a href="http://twitter.com/stawebteam/status/6429480234">it seems like an extra pair of hands is required</a>. :-) Mark -- Thanks. I'm looking forward to my time in this world. Mat -- Congratulations on the job! What is it? When were you seemingly quoted in the HoC? I must have missed that one!... Alex — Thanks very much! The University’s website is already very good, but it seems like an extra pair of hands is required. :-)

Mark — Thanks. I’m looking forward to my time in this world.

Mat — Congratulations on the job! What is it?

When were you seemingly quoted in the HoC? I must have missed that one!…

]]> By: MatGB http://doctorvee.co.uk/2009/12/06/there-is-a-good-reason-for-the-lack-of-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-1483694 MatGB Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:41:28 +0000 http://doctorvee.co.uk/?p=3550#comment-1483694 <blockquote>I always used to get quite irritated if I was described by anyone as a Lib Dem blogger</blockquote>So don't be one. Be a blogger who happens to be a Lib Dem, which is how I've always approached it--I didn't list myself for ages, and got told off by friends at conference. It's when you start getting comments from MPs and question in the House or speeches with stuff you're sure is a quote from you that it gets freaky... (and I also just got the job I applied for, phonecall as I type this, so happy)

I always used to get quite irritated if I was described by anyone as a Lib Dem blogger

So don’t be one. Be a blogger who happens to be a Lib Dem, which is how I’ve always approached it–I didn’t list myself for ages, and got told off by friends at conference.

It’s when you start getting comments from MPs and question in the House or speeches with stuff you’re sure is a quote from you that it gets freaky…

(and I also just got the job I applied for, phonecall as I type this, so happy)

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