So when I started this job I took over mentoring this kid
He has some health issues and is permanently immunocompromised so he has to work remotely. He also works for free. (He is doing research with me so that he can keep his foot in the game for eventual grad school).
He is constantly apologizing for "not getting more done" because "being in the hospital really wore [him] out"
Holy fucking shit I feel so bad for him??? But I did give him a mini lecture on knocking that off.
Any productivity is positive productivity.
Related to this, unpaid labor in academia is a HUGE issue.
I want to pay this kid because I am benefiting from his work, but without a grant, it would be out of pocket (I applied for a grant so that I can pay him and others like him).
The people who can afford to work for free are people who are privileged enough to not have to work several dozen hours each week for money to support themselves.
Stop reinforcing this privilege.
@Maenad i regret i have only one retoot to retoot