I’m a very fortunate guy. My mind functions pretty well, my body is mostly healthy, and I’ve matured to the point of acting the age of someone 40% of my chronological age (not bad for a guy).
I’m a professor. A very fine liberal arts school regularly deposits money in my personal checking account. In return, I get to read a lot (mostly about accounting and regulation, though), reflect on what I read, and either talk about it with my students or write about it. I have more family and friends than enemies. I really, really, really, really, really, really like being a professor.
Being a professor is rewarding. One reward is how I both like and love my students, whether here or at any of my previous schools. Most want to learn so as to have a better life. Who can fault them for that? They are smart, and trying the best they can. What’s not to love? Another reward is how I still love, admire and respect my area: accounting. Another reward is getting to associate with other professors on AECM. Each e-mail I receive from them is a highpoint to my day. Then there’s blogging. And yes, there’s that paycheck thing. It has supported my wonderful family.
Having students/readers is great, because they continually teach me. Once I experimented with writing a blog post in stages throughout the day. Partway in, my older son Tom texted me, telling me to delete it and never bring it back. Those were good words, and I needed to hear them. Students have a way of communicating just how they want their courses organized/taught. And my readers sometimes let me know if I’m on the write right track.
My appreciation goes out today to the Junior Deputy Accountant over at Going Concern for writing about me (Five Questions). It’s a very nice write-up. And thanks, Caleb, for making the assignment.
Debit and credit – - David Albrecht
Dave – Definitely our pleasure to profile you. Keep up the good work – both blogging and grooming future accountants.