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How could they not have predicted this?

Hubby just called. He's an adjunct professor of grad-level classes at a well known conservatory in Maryland. His supervisor just let him know that, because of a new MD law passed with the intention of ensuring part-time teachers get benefits starting at 50% of full time, that his classes next year will be cut back to less than 50% of full time. Another teacher is caught up in this as well. They will then hire 2 more professors to cover the remaining classes.

Seriously, could lawmakers not see this one coming? The responsible thing would have been to write in a grandfather clause.

So much for being able to pay our bills next year. IF we make it through the summer when he doesn't earn a paycheck. We also have to consider if him driving an hour each way three days a week is even worth it anymore, which means he may have to look for a job other than teaching. He has no marketable skills outside of music and academia. FML.

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Permalink Reply by DreamCatcher on January 30, 2012 at 7:37pm

Nothing productive to add- just I'm so sorry, that's truly horrible.

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Permalink Reply by GreenLantern on April 4, 2012 at 3:55pm

This is exactly right.

mightyninjamom said:

Jesus christ! Bastards. They knew EXACTLY what was going to happen. They just don't care. It's not their jobs on the line, it's their re-election they care about. And all the lobbying dollars they might miss out on.