Have your own office

“This was my first full-time faculty gig. Although it was not tenure track, it was 3 year-renewable. As a trailing spouse, and since I was still finishing my dissertation, I felt incredibly lucky to have the job. This job came with a wonderful private office, big enough for a big desk, a big bookshelf, and even a couch! What was wonderful about that office (actually two offices, as the department moved buildings while I was at WVU) was the camaraderie with the other faculty on the hall. Collaborating with colleagues on research was made infinitely easier by the fact that our offices were so close.”

“Congrats. I remember my first office and assigned parking space. I was so thrilled. I instantly became a desired carpool partner because our lot didn’t have enough spaces for employees so you’d have to get there early or park down the street (it was to encourage carpooling). It was such a great feeling to slide into my space and go to my office with my name on the door.”