Jobs in STEM

How often do you disconnect from work? I try to spread vacation through the year but always tends to accumulate during the first half making Aug-Nov quite the long run.

I didnt even start my CS degree until I was 35, graduated at 40, and went into DoD right after. I've had a successful career as a software engineer, systems engineer and product owner. There are caveats thoug… more

Every year there’s a new tool or training that’s supposed to improve productivity.
But sometimes it feels like more time spent learning systems than actually working.
Have new tools saved you time overa… more

I used to think setting boundaries at work would hurt my career. Now it feels necessary just to stay effective long term.
Have boundaries helped or hurt your growth?

Whats your stance on teams meetings being recorded? I find it quite helpful, allows AI to make summaries so saves time on writing minutes afterwards. Do you feel like it's an invasion of privacy? … more

I was invited to an interview last month, but it was cancelled after the hiring manager was laid off. It's been two weeks, and the job is still posted. I really want this job. Can I reach out to t… more

Is it ever too late to pivot into a STEM career? I’m looking into a career change in my early 30s and feeling the age gap anxiety. If you started your career a little later (late 20's and up), did… more

I’m seeing so many postings lately that want a senior-level portfolio but offer an entry-level starting salary. It’s getting hard to tell what’s standard anymore. When you’re looking at a list of requ… more

Has anyone here taken a short contract just to level up their skills? I just got an offer for a six-month role. I’m leaning toward taking it for the experience, but the uncertainty about what happens … more

I want to step up in my career and move into a leadership role, such as a Functional Manager or Director. I’m trying to understand what my strategy should be to get there, what skills I need to build, what … more

Recemtly, I’ve started to question the idea that you always need to accelerate your career. Sometimes maintaining momentum just feels smarter. That wasn’t my mindset earlier on.
Have you ever intention… more

Hi everyone! I’m a software engineering student graduating this September and looking to connect with others in London in a similar position. It’d be great to meet, share job search strategies, exchan… more

Small aerospace company got rid of us interns 2mo prior to graduation. Applied to just under 1000 jobs until I accepted a bottom dollar CNC machine operator position in 10/25.

Since then I’ve had 3 different positions and we… more

I've been in my current role for a few years so haven't interviewed in a while. What's your best tip to land a job? I've got an interview I'm pretty excited about, I've been sh… more

If you were starting again as a recent grad in a STEM field at 22 years old, what would you do? Start applying for jobs right away, trying to build your own company or go for graduate studies?

The C suite is scheming to lay off tech workers. It’s time for tech workers to organize and unionize before it’s too late.

“Behind the scenes at Block, something else happened: Leaders from across the corporate world … more

I’m trying to fast-track my career, but I think I might be overdoing it. I’ve jumped twice in the last three years, and recruiters are starting to notice. What’s the minimum I should stay at my next j… more

One of my friends mentioned that their work team all eat lunch together, is this the norm in most companies?! Sometimes I eat with colleagues but most the time I love running away to a quiet spot and … more

Would you trade permanently working over the weekend over not working 2 days of the week that you can choose? Why yes or why not?

I’ve signed up for a few company “talent networks” over time, but I’m still not sure what the real benefit is. I get emails, occasional updates… not much direct impact. Maybe I’m missing something.
Hav… more

Is it ever the right time to leave a team that’s already drowning? I’ve got a great opportunity lined up, but I feel like a terrible person for leaving my colleagues to pick up the slack. I’m torn bet… more

My team works in a lab and looks at environmental data, commenting on reports. I'm feeling really unmotivated and frustrated as multiple people in my team struggle with very basic IT skills and I … more

I have access to the Megabackdoor strategy through my employer to contribute to my Roth 401k after the 401k is maxed. Any reason you all find to not to do this? I usually max out my 401k by November s… more

got an email from a KBR recruiter about a job I applied for. He asked for a pre-screen, and I responded right away to set up a time to talk as soon as I received it. After that, I never heard back.

Why… more

With AI advancing so fast, I've been thinking a lot about the future of STEM careers. Some roles seem more vulnerable, but others feel harder to automate. What's your take? Which areas do you … more

Recently I was an interviewer for the first time and 90% of applications were clearly written by AI. My managers really hate it and rate people less because of it. Should we be punishing or praising t… more

Anyone have experience with wage theft from a large company? I have experienced blatant wage theft. When I started, I was told I need to be a team player, and I will have to do "whatever it takes… more

The rush of collaborating on a team that's launching the next big thing in AI or aerospace—STEM jobs make it happen. That shared high-five after a successful test run?
Pure joy.
It's what keeps me en… more

I’ve realized how little true privacy there is at work with all the open offices, shared spaces, constant visibility. Outside of a bathroom stall, it’s hard to fully disconnect or reset. I didn’t expect tha… more

I always hear about side hustles but do people actually make money from them or is it more of a hobby / skill booster? I suppose it does depend on what you're doing...

My role has drifted into mostly routine work (updating dashboards and pulling recurring reports) rather than analytical projects. I have spoken to my manager but nothing has really changed and there i… more

With all the push for AI, It feels like workplaces are quietly raising how much work teams are expected to absorb. Faster tools but expectations don’t go down. “High performance” just becomes the baseline.<… more

Remember the excitement of your first science fair win?
STEM careers recapture that childlike wonder, whether you're designing robots or analyzing climate data. It keeps me motivated through late nights,… more

My company prioritises going into the office but it currently has no air conditioning and I'm really struggling in this heat. Do you think it's likely I'll be able to work from home if I a… more

I’ve noticed higher pay and bigger titles often come with less flexibility. More expectations, less control over your time.Not always the upgrade it seems.
Have you traded flexibility for pay and was i… more

Some days I feel like my job is mostly attending meetings about the work… not doing the work itself.
How much of your time is actually spent doing vs discussing work? I struggle to actually do any work… more

That warm glow of pride when your data analysis uncovers insights no one else saw—STEM jobs deliver it daily. From biotech innovations to cybersecurity wins, it's all about turning curiosity into creati… more

How do you talk to people in your field without it feeling networky and gross? I know getting a job is about who you know, but the thought of messaging strangers makes me cringe. Does anyone else feel… more

I used to think strong performance meant some level of job security. Recent layoffs everywhere have made me question that. Has this changed how you think about loyalty? Is there such a thing anymore?