MJ's little flock

[LozzyR]

Were you at a show Loz? Looks like fun.

Hubby, teenage son and I went to see Sabaton, a Swedish metal band, at Moore Park in Sydney. They were excellent and we had some dinner in the Entertainment Quarter beforehand.

 

[LozzyR]

Not about chickens, just sharing.

I coordinate the teaching of a large first year course. The staff I recruit are brilliant and mostly the students are ok too.

A student asked me for an online meeting. It had to be online and at a specific time because of his commitments. Ok. I agreed and sent a link.

The student had a question that could obviously have been resolved with email. Worse, he was in bed with no visible clothing (thankfully not exposed below the chest).

How revolting. I was absolutely disgusted. I cannot recall a time I have been shown so much disrespect in my workplace.

It also made me think about the risks associated with holding online meetings with students.

I’m so sorry you experienced this, how uncomfortable for you. Good on you for setting boundaries.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Not about chickens, just sharing.

I coordinate the teaching of a large first year course. The staff I recruit are brilliant and mostly the students are ok too.

A student asked me for an online meeting. It had to be online and at a specific time because of his commitments. Ok. I agreed and sent a link.

The student had a question that could obviously have been resolved with email. Worse, he was in bed with no visible clothing (thankfully not exposed below the chest).

How revolting. I was absolutely disgusted. I cannot recall a time I have been shown so much disrespect in my workplace.

It also made me think about the risks associated with holding online meetings with students.

Your later mention of senior colleagues makes me think that you’ve already told them about this, but if not, make sure they that you document this ASAP, probably with a copy to your manager.

I don’t think this is a “kids these days” incident. This feels provocative, in the sense of provoking, trying to stir up trouble for the future.

 

[MaryJanet]

Your later mention of senior colleagues makes me think that you’ve already told them about this, but if not, make sure they that you document this ASAP, probably with a copy to your manager.

I don’t think this is a “kids these days” incident. This feels provocative, in the sense of provoking, trying to stir up trouble for the future.

It's fully documented.