Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Proof that even the proofs are painful

Dr. E:
Please have a look at proofs asap. I just got them as I was away at a meeting. Can you turn this around in a day? (He's waited 2 days to send them to me, they are already past the deadline)

Postdoc:
Yes, I don't know if it will be by the end of business US time, but I'll get it done today.
I should send them a message saying that I'll get it to them before start of business tomorrow morning.

Postdoc upon 5 minutes of further reflection feels like a lackey to a boss she is no longer paid by:
I don't have a copy of the paper here. Nor do I have the final version of the paper that you edited (which was around 700 words, was it not?). I think that you are going to need to take a look at this too. Do you think that will be possible?

Dr. E:
I already contacted them (editors)

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No further response yet received from across the pond. I assume he just expects me to take care of it for him. Is he being lazy, careless, or just plain inconsiderate? I'll leave that for you to decide.

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