Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexist management”

Re:Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexis... by lukejduncan on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @05:21PM (#17762022)

> “So we are resigning. We are not retiring, we are resigning,” she wrote. “No parties please.”

I don't know how academia works, but what is the implication of "resigning" vs "retiring"? Does that change what happens with pensions or is it just a semantic difference used for emphasis?

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Re:Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexis... by TheCoelacanth on Wednesday August 15, 2018 @10:42AM (#17766348)

Retiring = I don't want to work anymore

Resigning = I don't want to work here anymore

They are trying to emphasize that they are leaving because of dissatisfaction with the school, not just because they are old and are ready to stop working.

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Re:Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexis... by PAClearner on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @05:44PM (#17762184)

think 'quitting' vs 'retiring'. no idea about pensions etc. I would be surprised if CMU offers pensions and not a normal 401k.

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Re:Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexis... by greglindahl on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @05:47PM (#17762220)

... 403b.

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Re:Two CMU Computer Science Professors Resign, Citing “sexis... by PAClearner on Tuesday August 14, 2018 @06:06PM (#17762343)

so 401k for tax-sheltered institutions? nifty!

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