tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19620918.post2558263192719237534..comments2023-10-03T08:36:13.568-04:00Comments on Addy's Blog: Getting out of the post-tenure slumpAddy N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18189517809852357469noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19620918.post-39717995958781646322008-11-08T10:52:00.000-05:002008-11-08T10:52:00.000-05:00OK, I'm having similar issues, but with my teachin...OK, I'm having similar issues, but with my teaching, not my research. I also just received tenure. I'm actually more motivated than ever to do research and am being quite productive with it. BUT my classes are driving me crazy, I can hardly force myself to prep for them or to grade, and I don't have much sympathy for students any more. I usually love teaching and have to push harder to get Dr. Bad Asshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694462361265180016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19620918.post-61774656894655581712008-11-08T09:06:00.000-05:002008-11-08T09:06:00.000-05:00I agree with Academic. Slumps do happen. Forcing p...I agree with Academic. Slumps do happen. Forcing productivity is not a good idea. Just keep plugging away. I know you will do just fine.Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19620918.post-62946211544800931202008-11-08T08:30:00.000-05:002008-11-08T08:30:00.000-05:00I think it's normal to hit the slumps, but I do th...I think it's normal to hit the slumps, but I do think it might be helpful for you to consider why you are in the gig to begin with to re-capture some of the initial motivation. I do not think you became an academic so you could get tenure. Keep your chin up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com