Science & Research

They're trying to shorten our tiimeline by two months because “leadership wants momentum,” even though the experiments literally take a fixed amount of time. Biology does not negotiate. How do you… more

I'm worried bc the data team keeps saying that we should re-run the numbers until leadership likes them and I can’t tell if they’re joking or not, but it will compromise the ethics of what we'… more

Do y’all have any traveling tips? I feel like I’m going to be flying quite a bit the next few months and that’s new for me. Would love any advice

Happy Saturday! Days like these I am so grateful to be remote because it’s been super cold. What is your routine during cold weather?

It’s crazy to think there are less than two weeks to Christmas. My coworkers are now in the mad dash to catch up on tasks sooo suddenly things I’ve been pushing for are coming back… I definitely love … more

Is anyone doing a work holiday party? It’s been such a weird year so curious if anyone is. We did a small one in the office and it definitely was smaller than normal.

I'm being made to feel guilty taking PTO this season because the team is drowning in work, even though I planned the time off over a month ago. Now I'm worried about everything that’ll be wait… more

Deep learning beats classical segmentation in medical imaging.
CT, MRI, ultrasound, all benefit from models that learn structure, tissue density, and geometry.
Faster diagnosis. Less manual labeling.

What is your work doing as a holiday party? This year it’s bowling during the workday which is nice. I’m not at the stage right now for a formal dinner as I’d have to miss it due to kids soooo this is… more

For my remote workers have you ever had more than 1 job at a time? I was deep in Reddit and saw some people do it. I would be so scared to be fired.

I’m in a research-heavy role wherer half my week is chasing down people to complete tasks. Meanwhile the deadline keeps creeping closer and I’m the only one tracking it. I'm trying to come up with… more

I’m in desperate need for a book recommendation. I’ll take anything. Please let me know a book you recently read or your all time favorite one!

Do you know anyone who took a leave of absence and then quit? It seems to be the trend at my job and is super interesting. I wonder what they are doing during their leave.

What skills do you find critical at your workplace? You’d think a strong background in science would be the most important but being able to communicate clearly and handle stress is far more important… more

I turned in my dataset this morning, and by afternoon I’m getting messages asking why the conclusions aren’t matching someone else’s projections. I don’t write the conclusions; I run the numbers. But … more

Have you ever read reviews about your job? If so were you surprised? I definitely was for some of the reviews and was happy to have a different experience.

Anyone else getting assigned “quick tasks” that consistently take hours? My entire day is death by a thousand 15-minute requests. How do you start telling people no without becoming the office villain… more

I clocked out at 4 today but not 30 minutes later I’m getting bombarded with messages about alternate materials. I don’t write production bills of material I write the plan sooo I kinda have to guess … more

How do you all make it to Christmas without doing any real work? I’m genuinely asking because my motivation left on November 30th.

What’s your proudest moment or accomplishment so far in your career? Feeling down about mine and would love to hear some wins.

Do you ever feel guarded or hesitant to speak up because of your jobs culture? I previously had a job where there was so much nepotism everyone was miserable.

Half the town shut down today because of “snow”
It was a little bit of sleet and none of it stuck. I’d be perfectly fine with it if there wasn’t a huge issue with my project that required client sign o… more

I’m struggling with a coworker who keeps volunteering me for tasks in meetings before I can even react. It’s usually small things, but it adds up and shifts my priorities without my consent. How do I … more

Half the office has mentally checked out for the holidays and I’m still drowning in deadlines. I feel like I’m pulling the weight of three people while everyone else is scheduling cookie exchanges. An… more

Are you open to moving around for work opportunities or are you content staying where you are? Sometimes I feel a little lame for not being more ambitious, but I feel comfortable and I’m never very ea… more

Which do you consider first when looking for a change: an internal position change or an external opportunity? I usually start with an internal one these days but I really like my current workplace.

Maybe it’s my confidence speaking but I’ve never felt like I was easily replaceable at a job. Has anyone else felt the same way?

I was looking over my portfolio and I saw less of an increase for my 401k than last year. I know the market is crazy but does this have anyone else worried.

When is comes to starting with a new team what red flags are the most damning for you? I’m usually hesitant about settling into a team if the personalities don’t mesh well.

Is it possible for people with our background and experience to sector switch when the job market is so down at the moment? What would you suggest?

Has there even been a time where your health has been impacted by work? I have countless migraines and I am so backed up I feel like I can’t take off of work.

Is it burnout or are we all just permanently tired now? My workload hasn’t changed but my energy has. Even simple tasks feel heavier lately. How do you recharge when a vacation isn’t enough and weeken… more

Any tips on balancing work and family and friends and activities during the holidays? I feel like this should be such an enjoyable time and I am just drowning over here.

I’m losing hours of sleep trying to match my team’s schedule. My group’s all East Coast and I’m West Coast, and the early meetings are wrecking my whole routine. Has anyone figured out how to adjust w… more

Is it worth it to apply to jobs during the holidays, or should I just take a break and spend time with my family?

Today felt like a nonstop train wreck. I couldn’t get any of my planned work even started due to the constant calls and teams messages. Thankfully part of my FTE is allocated to “firefighting” but som… more

Do yall live in areas that you can bus/train or do you drive to work? I have trains and have tried it all and can’t decide which is better during the winter.

Has anyone seen Nano Banana or similar programs being utilized in our industry so far? I'm always curious on what the utility might end up being for these AI innovations.

Now that the year is almost over have you reached any goals professionally for 2025? I will say I have not cause I didn’t think the economy would be this bad.

What’s the strategy when you keep doing foundational work that no one outside your team ever sees? I’m proud of what I contribute, but it’s invisible to leadership. How do I highlight impact when the … more