Science & Research

Just out of curiosity for those in the research area, when you started working and did animal research, were you shocked of how legally unprotected are the usual animals used for research like mice, r… more

Happy burnout season aka the time before Christmas where everyone crams a months worth of work in 2 weeks. Anyone feel the same?

What do I do if I’m starting to outgrow my project faster than the project is progressing? I’m learning… but not at the pace I want. Should I ask to rotate, or is that stepping on toes?

My work is doing a holiday fair as part of a donation drive. It’s really fun to see all the different hobbies people have. It’s also a fun way to raise donations. Anyone else’s work doing holiday fun … more

For those in colder areas do y’all get snow days? Or leniency if there’s a storm and either the roads are bad or you just can’t come in? I’m getting nervous for this winter.

How do I stay competitive when every new hire seems to have three certificates and a portfolio of side projects? I’ve got experience, not shiny credentials. What’s the smartest way to level up without… more

I was pulling out my phone this morning to check my email and realized how much technology has changed in the last 20 years. I had a smart phone a decade ago but I didn’t use it for work that much. n… more

Is it possible to stand out without becoming the unofficial problem-solver for everything? The more I help, the more everyone depends on me, and now I’m the default person for emergencies. I’m proud o… more

With the holidays in full swing are you taking a full vacation or just a few days off?

I’m unfortunately going to have to be on call so I get to hang around close to home with my phone on

Would you rather have flexibility with average pay or a more strict culture and higher pay? I think I would go for more money even though I love my flexibility now.

The office always feels so quiet during the holidays with so many people out on vacation. How do you stay motivated and keep your momentum during this time of year?

My manager is great at what they do but doesn’t know how to mentor. I’m learning a ton about methods but nothing about career growth and its starting to show. How should I bridge the gap? Idk where to… more

I hope everyone had a fun thanksgiving! I definitely needed some downtime. Of course I still got like 6 work emails.

Anyone else have coworkers always seeming to be working?

I truly enjoy being an individual contributor at work but want more money. Do you know of any pathways where I can still work independently but not manage others?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! What is something you’re grateful for? I’m personally happy to have a job and a remote one at that.

Has anyone switched from research to more product-facing work? I’m curious about PM roles in biotech, but my experience is entirely experiments and data. I don’t want to start over, but I do want some… more

Is anyone else shifting from hands-on work to meetings without meaning to? I used to split my time between the bench and analysis, now I’m scheduling syncs all day. I’m worried I’m drifting too far fr… more

Feeling so overwhelmed with the end of the year approaching. There are so many loose ends to tie up, and I (ridiculously) feel wrong for taking time off when my to do list is never ending. I’m having … more

New policy at my work is to initiate a change control for any record redline…

Yeah it’s a holiday and I need to do one. This is going great🤦🏻

Anyone else find their work putting up useless barriers?

Why does every “innovation project” end up buried under approvals? I’m on a team trying to test a new workflow, and it’s been stuck in legal review for six weeks. I’m losing the spark I had for this i… more

Do you ever feel like you’re not heard at your job? If so how do you overcome that? I’ve been speaking up to my boss but I feel like it makes no difference.

How strict is your workplace about arrival times? In academia I've had colleagues that were there promptly every morning and came in almost every weekend, and then colleagues at the same place who… more

Just under the wire I’m getting pulled into an emergency

I was really hoping to escape to holiday buuut can’t be lucky

Anyone else counting down to a break?

Is anyone else worried they’re losing skills because their job is all meetings now? I used to spend most of my week running analyses and writing, and now I’m buried in planning sessions and cross-team… more

Why does it feel like my whole career is tied to deadlines I don’t control? I’m waiting on data from a collaborator who’s been “almost done” for two months, and my entire project is stuck behind them.… more

My RSU vesting is coming up in the new year. Usually I sell right away, but the company stock is doing so well I’m tempted to hold on some of it. Do you typically sell?

Even though this week is short I feel so overwhelmed and busy like it’s a regular week. Anyone else feel like others are cramming in all the work these 3 days?

This week is shaping up nicely
Almost no one is around which slows things down buuut they approved all my extensions on due dates soooo I’m just kinda phoning it in

Anyone else get good news?

How much time do yall get off for Thanksgiving? And are you taking PTO? I’m debating taking more time now or for Christmas.

With it being a holiday week I’m feeling no worries about next week. It’s just gonna be “what gets done gets done” situation. Anyone else feel the same?

How do you balance curiosity with career security? I love exploring new ideas, but I’m starting to feel pressure to chase “marketable” topics. I don’t want to lose the reason I got into this field in … more

What’s something you would change about your workplace? I wish mine was more consolidated - it feels like everything is very spaced out and you have to walk far to access certain labs, material stockp… more

What’s the best way to deal with slow-moving projects? I’ve been waiting on one collaborator for months and it’s holding everything up. I want to nudge them without burning bridges.

Have you noticed an increase in US-based manufacturing in your industry? It seems to have remained the same with my company — our layoffs have only targeted office jobs. But I have seen competitors mo… more

Do you feel your career progression has been positive so far? Personally I feel like mine has been great but I do feel like I should have a more senior position by now.

I know not part of this group but has anyone seen the new wicked movie?? Curious if it’s worth it haha

Well I tried to get everything done before the holiday week… got most of it off my desk but can’t get it done because all the approvers took two weeks off for Thanksgiving

Anyone else catching grief o… more

Do you ever multitask while working? For me towards the end of the day I usually watch a show a work depending on how busy I am. Lately I haven’t had much time to

I'm considering offering science tutoring services and not sure where to start. Has anyone done this on their own, or joined a company or group to do it?

If you were to quit your job or get laid off today how long do you think it would take you to find another job? I feel like it wouldn’t take me long but maybe I’m ignorant.