Supporting the Adjunct Addiction
I don’t want to call it an addiction; because honestly, I can walk away whenever I want. But I realized that to support my predilection for adjuncting full time, I’ve assembled a range of jobs that help me keep doing what I enjoy. In other words, I have jobs that help support my full-time job. Granted, I’m not in the stuck in the situation of those full-time Wal-Mart employees who still qualify discounted state-funded healthcare, but I do find that in order to keep everything flowing smoothly, I hold onto several other jobs and am constantly keeping an eye on potential jobs to fill the gaps (for both current teaching and non-teaching gigs). But really, I can walk away whenever I want. In total, I am employed by 10 places (5 colleges; 1 residential program, 4 publications). Over several years, I’ve synergized my various skills, interests, and goals so that my jobs overlap or help one another. For instance, some of my writing includes reviewing audiobooks. The reviews themselv