Science & Research

🤔 Do you actually enjoy your job, or is it just something that pays the bills?

💭 If you were let go from your job tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?

💸 If you found out a coworker made significantly more than you for the same role, what would you do about it (if anything)?

I recently got dismissed as an Operations Manager since it just wasn't working out (surprising my team and I...). I did Organic Chemistry in my Honours year, and moved on to Polymers and Material Scienc… more

Hello hello, bioinformatian fellows or molecular biologist fellow.
What is a fair salary for a first or a second year bioinformatian with a PhD degree in plant/animal breading field?
I am working in a… more

💭 How/when do you disclose that you were let go from your last job in an interview?

Some great science and well educated people. Some controlling individuals/ chaotic structure/ a lot of nepotism

👀 What's the pettiest thing a manager has ever done to you or someone you know?

💭 Do you actually disconnect from work when you're off, or are you always halfway checked in?

👀 Has the state of the job market changed how you feel about your current job?

I saw a new report that says 2 out of like 3 doctors have been turning to AI to answer medical questions. Am I the only one who finds this mildly enraging? AI is not ready to be used as a diagnostic t… more

How many data centers do we need? The US has close to 5,500 already. How is this not enough? We need to stop killing communities and hijacking natural resources for these centers.

Do Glassdoor Reviews Still Matter in 2026?
Before applying for any job, I usually spend time reading reviews on Glassdoor
to understand company culture, work-life balance, and management style. Of course, not… more

I recently had an interview for a research position for a joint project between a university and an NGO. They said they would share their decision within a week. I never heard back, so I emailed them … more

🤔 Do you feel comfortable saying no or setting boundaries at work, or does that feel like something you can't or shouldn't do?

Which first world country is currently the worst for Scientists to be working in?

Question, sorry if this is a little off putting to some of you, but have you put thought into what you're doing with your body after death? How many people are planning on donating their bodies to… more

Everyone is freaking out about this Hantavirus. It's sad for the people on the cruise ship but this is NOT the next Covid 19.

Does anyone live or work in a community that was able to successfully prevent AI data centers from being built there, how did you do it? We have two companies trying to build data centers here and we&… more

👀 Have you ever been made to feel guilty for using PTO, even when you earned it? What did you do?

Where do you guys go about finding grants or funding opportunities? I've tried the usual avenues, so I'm looking for other, less well known opportunities.

How do you guys respond when people ask you what you do for a living? Most people's eyes glaze over when I say my job title. So, I keep my explanations brief.

I don't know what it says about me or my manager, but I get more excited for my manager's vacation than I do for my own.

💭 How do you keep whatever's going on outside of work from affecting your workday?

I just graduated from my PhD studies and am now doing a postdoc under contract for a few months to get my bearings. I'd like some advice, suggestions, and/or comments regarding relocation to some … more

I came on here to ask if anyone else is struggling to get a position specifically in Neuro? The first time in my life I’ve been out of work (like someone else). 48 job applications since nov/dec and e… more

👀What’s a sure fire way a leader can kill a team's morale?

For NHS interview, always learn senario based and value based questions.

Is the job market terrible for anyone else? Unemployed now for over 15 months, last time it was 14 months. Everything is a contract now. I think the US is failing.

👀How do you feel about mandatory team bonding events that are held after hours?

👀What’s something a manager should never do in front of their employees?