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[yakker]

I left my first TT position when I was asked (in a department meeting) what makes YOU think you're qualified to teach (junior-level core course).

I left my second TT position due primarily to politics (liberal closeted gay male surrounded by Rush Limbaugh-listening conservatives, in a small town).

I am now tenured at my third institution, which is a wonderful fit.  There is hope, though I know I'm extremely fortunate to have ended up on my feet.

[bevo98]

I left my first TT position when I was asked (in a department meeting) what makes YOU think you're qualified to teach (junior-level core course).

I left my second TT position due primarily to politics (liberal closeted gay male surrounded by Rush Limbaugh-listening conservatives, in a small town).

I am now tenured at my third institution, which is a wonderful fit.  There is hope, though I know I'm extremely fortunate to have ended up on my feet.

Good for you!  Yes, it can work out, but it is always a risk.  Of course, nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I left my first TT job because of family, took a visiting job and it turned into a tt and now I am on the other side.  As you say, I too feel extremely fortunate! 

[spork]

Here's the sign I encountered.

The above position was definitely a case of going from the frying pan into the fire. But it was depicted as Shangri La. Oddly since I've moved on to a much better place, most of the deadwood in the department have taken early retirement, there have been a bunch of new hires, and my strongest ally in the department is now chair. The administration and institutional culture remain the same though. Ick.