Science & Research

How often should you actually be asking for a raise in a professional setting? I don’t want to be that person, but I also don’t want to wait another year for something that should already be happening… more

How do you handle a manager who gives zero direction and then criticizes the outcome? I spent weeks moving a project forward with almost no feedback, then got told it “wasn’t what they envisioned.” Wh… more

How is everyone’s holiday so far? I had to work yesterday and next week so a bit of a damper but I count myself lucky I get Christmas and NYE off. Does everyone in research have a similar schedule?

Are you working between Christmas and new years? I have a few things that must be done so I am but I’m the only person doing so in my department. It’s like a ghost town until after next week (went in … more

I know someone who has switched jobs 3x in the past year and has gotten more money with each job. They honestly inspired me that there’s hope in this terrible job market. Do you feel inspired to start… more

It’s been such a relief to have this week off. Was anyone actual productive or was it just my team? I’m seeing so much chatter that I am ignoring lol

Anyone working tomorrow? I’m on call but remote. I’m the only person on my entire team working until next year. I have so many delegations right now

Merry Chistmas Eve! Is there something you wish your company did around the holidays? Mine is throwing an elaborate Christmas party. I’ve never worked at a place that didn’t have it in their office.

Seriously debating whether I should switch jobs in the new year. Not because I hate my job but because nothing really changed this year either. Same role, same pay, more work. Feels like if I don’t mo… more

I’m working today which kind of sucks but at least I can just be on call rather than going into the office. How’s everyone’s holiday shaping up so far?

During this holiday break I feel antsy now using my brain so I usually put together puzzles. Do you do the same or fully disconnect?

I love looking at an empty calendar. Spent this week organizing files and shared drives. It's nice when things slow down enough for you to dust off your to-do items that you never get around to in… more

👀 What are you focusing on most in 2026?

Today was a crazy day. I was supposed to guide my clients through their process but delays gave me an early Christmas gift. Due to extra activities the timeline kept moving out until they needed to ca… more

I am off for the next week but I’m still getting so many emails. I feel like this holiday no one is slowing down. Do you think that shows the economy is getting better?

Two days from Christmas break and still trying to close out work that won’t matter in January. The project is mid-analysis, reviewers are OOO. Anybody else just buried in busywork?

Who's working today? I'm “working” but also eating cookies for breakfast and thinking about what time I need to leave for the airport tonight.

Whats more important to you when it comes to compensation, time off or salary? I see both as fairly important but in different ways.

Does anyone have automatic time off for the holidays where the organization itself is closed? I have seen some places do this but I feel like it’s more uncommon in our industry.

Has anyone else noticed how collaboration often means more opinions, not better ones? Meetings multiply, feedback conflicts and the actual work gets squeezed into nights and weekends. How do you creat… more

Just got a call from work about something that went wrong. Well.. not wrong just “wrong.” Someone from a different functional area didn’t like how something was being done. So I get called to explain … more

Sometimes I feel like I should’ve been a nurse because they seem to have great job stability and can work in whatever speciality they want. Do you ever regret not going for your original career choice… more

Anyone else working next week? I have a project running so I have to be on call all week. It’s not the worst but I’d rather be off than have to watch my phone

Did you receive your bonus this year? We definitely did not and thinking about it really sucks.

Why is December somehow the busiest and slowest month at work? Half the team is OOO, decisions are delayed, but expectations are still sky-high. You’re expected to deliver while waiting on people who … more

Has your job actually hired anyone this last quarter? One of my friends said they had people who started on Monday. That is so crazy to me!

Does anyone actually know how bonuses are decided, or is it just vibes? We’re told performance matters, then raises are “limited by budget.” It’s hard to feel motivated when it seems like my efforts g… more

What’s the first thing you explain to new hires? I usually walk them through the best people to go to for help from each department (eg who is helpful in QA)

Has anyone ever gotten labeled difficult for simply asking follow-up questions in meetings? I’m not trying to be a troublemaker I’m trying to understand.

Hi everyone,

I left my job in 2020 to stay home with my newborn and enrolled in university to pursue a master’s degree. I graduated in 2023 and have been actively looking for a job since then, but I haven’t had much luck so f… more

How do you survive a manager who keeps saying things like “I was working on this at midnight, no pressure though”? …Ma'am the “no pressure” part is definitely pressure. I need to set boundaries wi… more

I saw a reel on Instagram what was a series for side hustles. It’s so crazy how normalized it is to have a side hustle to keep up with the inflation. Do you solely rely on your main job for income?

The office is a ghost town but I still have tons to do. Anyone else in the same boat? I’ve got so many things that need signature buuut no one to sign them

Any thoughts on scientific discovery of the year for 2025?

My boss is really trying to book a meeting on December 23rd. I'm not off but also not going to pretend that date is a real workday lol.

Is everyone else fighting the urge to just mentally log off until January? The motivation is low but the deadlines aren’t.

This is my last week before my winter break starts. I took the rest of the year off and wow I’m so burnt out. Did you take extra days off over the holiday?

Please provide some suggestions and Interview tips for Chemist roles in Lilly. Thank you....

This isn’t science-related, but does anyone travel with their pet during the holidays? I’ve noticed that some airlines have significantly increased the cost of flying with pets. I find it pretty absur… more

It’s the final count down with 10 days until Christmas. At least that’s how it feels at my office. Thankfully all my docs are out for signature. Anyone feeling the crunch with everyone leaving for vac… more