The bad choice is participating in unprotected sex that caused one or both partners to bleed or that took place while on their period. It is basic knowledge that HIV is present in blood, in fact more so than any other bodily fluid, and engaging in behavior that will result in the open exchange of blood is not going to…

It's not just kids being lazy. When I was in middle school, I had to get up at 4:50 a.m. to catch the school bus at 5:55 a.m. I was on the bus until 7, then we waited in the gym until 8 a.m., while the same buses went out to pick up more students for "second load." School started at 8:15 a.m. and went to 3:15. Then we…

It's not just that teenagers "don't want to" get up. It's that the research has consistently proven that later school start times are connected to better behavior and mental health, and sometimes better academic performance. So we shouldn't do something that is obviously more healthy for kids (and society, if you…

There's so much science supporting this I still can't figure out why it's not a thing. School districts that have enacted it typically see huge drops in behavioral problems and increases in test scores, overall academic performance, and attendance. I wish everything started after 9 a.m. I think even adults would…

I don't want to be at an 8 AM anymore than my students and I hate the idea of teaching one. The students don't want to be there. My 9 AM class is suprisingly awake for college kids and I am thankful for that. However, that's not the norm. I don't think it's unreasonable for 18 year olds to want sleep. Their…

You mean marking and class prep. Teacher would love it if they can go home at 3pm.

Teacher here—-a thousand times yes to this! Teenagers aren't lazy—they have different circadian rhythms. Frankly, it's amazing to me how many do okay 1st period when they are fighting to bring their systems online.

This is cray.

Economics 101: not everyone can afford that, and it's no longer considered a requirement

She said the boyfriend and his buddies are planning the bachelor party. I took that mean the LW was being a little disingenuous and the buddies were in the wedding party and doing the planning. Maybe the LW's BF just sort of insinuated himself and nobody else in the social group likes him. Maybe he's an asshole or…

I agree with you in this specific situation, with the first LW. Her SO absolutely should have been invited.

Wait, people did that to you for your wedding?? That is so appallingly rude I can't even believe it. I would still be bitter too!

I know, right?

Hundreds of people apply. Ten get selected. It's whittled to three for on campus interviews. The competition is fierce. I mean, she obviously had a post doc position which helps, but she might have been up against someone who was more prestigiously published, or someone who had been a non-tenure…

Erin,

As someone who is very familiar with the Job market for fresh-out-of-school PhDs... The job market is suuuuppppeeerrrr tight right now. I know several people who are very qualified who are worried about getting positions at all, one who begrudgingly accepted a non-tenure track position with the idea of…

So someone on the original post said this, and it makes a lot of sense. Personally, if she stuck with the first 2 requests (the reasonable, I would like similar pay, and reasonable maternity leave) then I think you could argue discrimination based on sex, but the addition of 3,4,5 appears to be pushing it.

Is the assumption that this never would have happened if "W" were a man? Because I know men who tried to negotiate but lost a job offer...and I, personally (as a male) will generally take what I've been offered rather than risk losing the offer by asking for more. It depends on the situation, but I'm usually more…

Doesnt matter if this is about a male or female, the purpose of a negotiation is to come to a deal you can both live with. She wasnt just asking for an increase in salary but 4 other things too. Which is fine, you can ask for that and if the employer is willing to give it all great, if willing to negotiate then thats…

She lost her job because she asked for a starting date in 2015. They need clearly need someone now, not a 18 months if we assume that Academic year 2015 = September 2015.

Sorry, can't get too upset about this one... the college was very clear in their reasoning and it wasn't "because you're a lady who asked for more" and instead "because your request made it clear that your values are not in line with our values" (i.e. research vs teaching). Negotiations are, in one sense, an extension…

I think this article is a bit off base. For anyone starting at a job they have wants and the employer has limits. They have the right to not hire you if you want more than they're willing to give. I mean, she also asked to not start until 2015 which might be the bigger issue.