Frustration Nation

Events transpired today that only strengthen my resolve to leave this department. I thought I was done being treated like a second-class citizen, but it seems to be happening again. I used to be passionate about this research program. I used to be passionate about my job. I don’t know what to do. I’m excited to go back to school, but that can’t happen for at least a year while I get all of my prerequisites out of the way. I guess I just have to reach deep down and find some more patience. I’ve always tried to look at this particular situation at work as a trial by fire. I guess today I’m just feeling a little extra-crispy…