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WCDT Strips 3976-3980 (April 8th-12th, 2019)
Elder Sign:
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--- Quote from: SpanielBear on 10 Apr 2019, 09:24 ---I swear I'm missing something here in the forum responses.
Why does Marten, who is happy, HAVE to change? I understand if it is a case of needing to support Claire, or if he is miserable, but as things stand he gives every impression of being content, and the times he has failed to support Claire have involved failures in communication, which I don't see "getting out of your rut" as magically resolving.
What is the perceived inevitable doom that everyone is predicting?
And why on earth does he need to give up a job he's good at to enable Claire to achieve her goals? That seems really shitty! Claire is clever, well organised, responsible and competent in her own right, she doesn't need to be thrown Martin's job as a gift out of pity. If she has to move, sure there is a decision needed. But that isn't how the situation is at this point.
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The'inevitable doom' is the possibility that Claire may get a job far from Northampton. Marten will then have to choose between the current status quo (and a consequential long-distance relationship) or leaving Northampton with her.
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And yet there's every possibility that Smif(?) is not the only library in Northampton, or something might change in Tai and Marten's work situation that opens up a spot for Claire to possibly find a job, or she might end up somewhere semi-close in New England (e.g. Boston) whereby long-distance could very well be tenable for a while until they can both find reasonably stable jobs in the same area.
It's not like cross-country (or bust) is the only option here. And the exam currently in progress could go horribly awry too and mess up carefully laid career plans.
--- Quote from: BenRG on 10 Apr 2019, 01:21 ---I subscribe to Jeph's Patreon. I'm looking forward to this forum's reaction to what happens in tomorrow's public post. I am going to literally have to physically restrain myself from discussing it before then.
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I can't help but think of:
--- Quote from: Advisor ---Nuclear launch detected.
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cybersmurf:
--- Quote from: Elder Sign on 10 Apr 2019, 10:58 ---
It's not like cross-country (or bust) is the only option here. And the exam currently in progress could go horribly awry too and mess up carefully laid career plans.
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Or a change of careers. Even, or especially if she succeeded. with flying colors.
--- Quote from: Elder Sign on 10 Apr 2019, 10:58 ---
--- Quote from: BenRG on 10 Apr 2019, 01:21 ---I subscribe to Jeph's Patreon. I'm looking forward to this forum's reaction to what happens in tomorrow's public post. I am going to literally have to physically restrain myself from discussing it before then.
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I can't help but think of:
--- Quote from: Advisor ---Nuclear launch detected.
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In the rear, with the gear!
Is it cold in here?:
I am really looking forward to being able to discuss the upcoming one.
pwhodges:
--- Quote from: cybersmurf on 10 Apr 2019, 09:50 ---I doubt Marten is going to move away easily.
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If that becomes an issue, no decision is likely to be easy; but Marten has already once upped sticks and crossed the continent for a girl. OK, that time it didn't work out, but that's no indication of the future.
Oenone:
There is actually a really beautiful public library right off campus, as well as other subject area specific libraries on campus. Smif is also within commuting distance of like 12 other colleges in the Five College and Pioneer Valley area.
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