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Thirdbase wrote: ↑October 24th, 2019, 9:08 pm Congrats to Dr. Prior. This is a major loss for LU. SEBTS will treat her well, as they should. More departures, unfortunately, are on the horizon. Many fine, long-term, well-respected faculty are looking to take their excellence elsewhere; it’s only prudent that they do so. Tough times."The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence"
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 9:18 amWhat is it you have against people exercising their right to choose where they live and work (including student athletes)? She's obviously a VERY smart lady, and she decided this is what is best for her. I wish her well.Thirdbase wrote: ↑October 24th, 2019, 9:08 pm Congrats to Dr. Prior. This is a major loss for LU. SEBTS will treat her well, as they should. More departures, unfortunately, are on the horizon. Many fine, long-term, well-respected faculty are looking to take their excellence elsewhere; it’s only prudent that they do so. Tough times."The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence"
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 9:18 amAnd sometimes it is. Like in this case.Thirdbase wrote: ↑October 24th, 2019, 9:08 pm Congrats to Dr. Prior. This is a major loss for LU. SEBTS will treat her well, as they should. More departures, unfortunately, are on the horizon. Many fine, long-term, well-respected faculty are looking to take their excellence elsewhere; it’s only prudent that they do so. Tough times."The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence"
oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:31 amIt's just that I am a firm believer in loyalty to a school, team, business, etcballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 9:18 amWhat is it you have against people exercising their right to choose where they live and work (including student athletes)? She's obviously a VERY smart lady, and she decided this is what is best for her. I wish her well.Thirdbase wrote: ↑October 24th, 2019, 9:08 pm Congrats to Dr. Prior. This is a major loss for LU. SEBTS will treat her well, as they should. More departures, unfortunately, are on the horizon. Many fine, long-term, well-respected faculty are looking to take their excellence elsewhere; it’s only prudent that they do so. Tough times."The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence"
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:58 amLegit question here. Did you stay in the Army til the mandatory retirement age?oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:31 amIt's just that I am a firm believer in loyalty to a school, team, business, etcballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 9:18 amWhat is it you have against people exercising their right to choose where they live and work (including student athletes)? She's obviously a VERY smart lady, and she decided this is what is best for her. I wish her well.
"The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence"
oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 12:19 pmWhen I decided to make Army a career, I said I would do 20 years and retire, regardless of rank or assignment when time comes. The day I was eligible to put in paperwork for retirement, I did.ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:58 amLegit question here. Did you stay in the Army til the mandatory retirement age?oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:31 amIt's just that I am a firm believer in loyalty to a school, team, business, etc
What is it you have against people exercising their right to choose where they live and work (including student athletes)? She's obviously a VERY smart lady, and she decided this is what is best for her. I wish her well.
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 1:18 pmAnd was the army your first job? Did you stick around with your employer after the army until retirement?oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 12:19 pmWhen I decided to make Army a career, I said I would do 20 years and retire, regardless of rank or assignment when time comes. The day I was eligible to put in paperwork for retirement, I did.ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:58 amLegit question here. Did you stay in the Army til the mandatory retirement age?
It's just that I am a firm believer in loyalty to a school, team, business, etc
PAmedic wrote:you're absolutely right
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:58 amLoyalty is a two way streetoldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:31 amIt's just that I am a firm believer in loyalty to a school, team, business, etcballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 9:18 amWhat is it you have against people exercising their right to choose where they live and work (including student athletes)? She's obviously a VERY smart lady, and she decided this is what is best for her. I wish her well.
"The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence"
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 1:18 pmBut you could have served longer than 20 years. Why didn’t you? Why were you disloyal to Big Green?oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 12:19 pmWhen I decided to make Army a career, I said I would do 20 years and retire, regardless of rank or assignment when time comes. The day I was eligible to put in paperwork for retirement, I did.ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 10:58 amLegit question here. Did you stay in the Army til the mandatory retirement age?
It's just that I am a firm believer in loyalty to a school, team, business, etc
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 3:02 pm I retired. I didn't leave the Army and go join the Air Force.No, you joined the civilian force. The grass apparently looked greener. I want to be clear there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. It's just a bit disingenuous to insinuate others are somehow disloyal if they decide to change jobs.
oldflame wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 3:28 pmIt’s why he’s been called #fraudcoach from time to time. He only places expectations on others not himself. It’s what makes him so endearing. “Transfers are ruining college athletics”. Yet stays silent on transfers who come to LU. People shouldn’t leave their jobs. Yet he has left his and is perfectly fine when others leave jobs to come to LU or any place he deems worthy.ballcoach15 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 3:02 pm I retired. I didn't leave the Army and go join the Air Force.No, you joined the civilian force. The grass apparently looked greener. I want to be clear there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. It's just a bit disingenuous to insinuate others are somehow disloyal if they decide to change jobs.
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