By need new job - 24/04/2016 18:12 - Germany

Today, I was hired as a student assistant. I was excited, until I learned on my very first day that "Supporting the academic staff in their research" actually meant walking the professor's dog. FML
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GhostFox 33

To cut off as many of the incoming 'money for dog walking, who cares' comments as possible: not only did OP take the position because it was an opportunity to further their studies, but not all student assistants get paid money-what the student gets to learn is considered payment.

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swanheart 35

I don't know much about your situation ( whether this is your first 'proper' job etc) but maybe you can look at this as a sort of 'paying your dues'? Nobody starts at the top, you have to work your way up! Maybe this job will lead to better things or develop into the sort of role you want in time? You may also get to learn a lot in the periods where you're not out with the dog that will help develop your learning. :-/

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DaniealThePope 18

You got to get dem dollar bills some how.

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DeadxManxWalking 27

hey at least you get to play with a dog for work (if you get paid), if you don't and just want to learn more, FYL. Maybe talk with the professor?

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v4valour 15

Guess you have to prove yourself competent before they give you any actual duties

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Pinwheel 10

And walking the dog will show competence in what? Walking?

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limegreenpoopie 31

I'm a research assistant too, and I've been asked to look after a dog too lol. Can't complain; it was better than coding :p

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paris_ava 24

Just give it time, you'll become more involved later on, and if not, ask if you could work with a different professor?

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revolvearoundme 15

You are assisting his research by allowing him more time to do it. It's your first day and maybe he doesn't have anything else for you to do yet. Heck one day by boss didn't have anything for me to do in the metal shop so he had me fix some electrical issues with a spa, another slow day he had me and another new guy weed whack the field in the back. Think of it as diversifying your skill set.

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riyaap13 17

You gotta start somewhere, OP. :) Perhaps he's testing your patience for a future task.

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spaholla04 13

At least you're getting paid! Look at the bright side!

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