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Prof or not, here I come!
The satirical comedy that proves tenure isn't everything—but parking definitely is.
What happens when a professor decides that faculty meetings are a form of cruel and unusual punishment? Absolute chaos, belly laughs, and a resignation letter written entirely in memes.
Book Details
- Author: Prof Y Not
- Language: English
- Formats: Kindle, Paperback
About This Book
Prof or not, here I come! is the satirical comedy that finally says what every academic has been thinking but was too afraid to put in their tenure portfolio.
Follow our unnamed narrator—a professor of indeterminate discipline at a university of questionable reputation—as they navigate the treacherous waters of:
- Faculty meetings that could have been emails (which could have been nothing)
- Committee assignments that multiply like academic rabbits
- Student emails that begin with “I know I missed the last three weeks, but…”
- The eternal quest for the mythical good parking spot
- Department politics that make Game of Thrones look like a children’s show
Why Readers Love It
This isn’t just a book—it’s a survival guide wrapped in comedy wrapped in the bitter tears of anyone who’s ever had to explain why their office hours are, in fact, posted on the syllabus.
Whether you’re a tenured professor, an adjunct warrior, a graduate student questioning your life choices, or simply someone who’s ever wondered what really goes on behind those ivy-covered walls, this book is for you.
What Critics Are Saying
“A masterpiece of academic satire.” — The Chronicle of Higher Laughter
“I felt personally attacked on every page. Five stars.” — Anonymous Department Chair
“Finally, someone explains why faculty meetings are the way they are. The answer is: no one knows.” — Adjunct Life Magazine
Perfect For
- Professors who need a laugh between grading sessions
- Graduate students who need hope (or at least humor)
- Anyone who’s ever attended a meeting that should have been an email
- Former academics who escaped and want to remember why
- Family members who want to understand why their academic loved one is always tired
A Note From the Author
Writing this book was cheaper than therapy and more effective than screaming into the void of my office. If even one person reads this and feels less alone in the beautiful absurdity of academic life, then the 47 faculty meetings I attended while writing it were almost worth it.
Almost.
— Prof Y Not
