Do conferences actually help your career anymore? Curious what people are getting out of them now — jobs, collaborations, visibility. Without a funding source it can be hard to justify sometimes.

Holiday Season - at my former company, around this time of year I would have already gotten a ton of gift baskets etc. - not something I would ever take home but open up for the team and leave out. Started somewhere new last November, have dealt with multiple firms in various regions of the last year, many of which have billed several $100ks, have yet to receive anything. Are firms no longer doing this post COVID?

I have over 12 years in B2B sales/sales management experience along with a graduate degree. I am wanting to shift gears and I am at a point where I can invest time in myself to learn through practical experience. The new industry I am wanting to pursue is real estate investment. I have read all the books but want some hands on experience on the property management side. How could I best leverage my skills for a role in this, and what should my expectations be for negotiation in compensation?

How do you re-motivate yourself to stay focused at work, when you’re depressed for non-work related reasons? Any tricks that for you?

happy deepavali makkale :) I am missing home very badly now , hope you all have a lot of fun.

How many train transfers do you do on your commute to the office (or if you’re WFH and had to go in)? I’m thinking of moving here and curious how long and complicated work commutes usually are.

Hi All. Just looking for some advice. Currently working for a regional firm as a Staff & become licensed in Nov. I want to move to B4, best to wait & apply w/ license number or start process now?

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Hi guys, i have 3.09 years of experience and got selected in mindtree and mphasis for same role and package. May I know which one would be right choice between these both companies like in terms of job security, work balance ,environment,increments and growth in career wise etc. Please need your suggestions.
Thank you.

We are looking to revamp our curriculum and curriculum maps. We currently teach earth science in 6th grade, life science in 7th grade, and physical science in 8th grade. We are looking at possibly integrating all three into each grade level. What do you teach at each grade level?

Is there any online group or forum where I can get help on abends in JCL/COBOL/DB2 Mainframe tech instantly
??

I own a global Technology Recruitment Company and provide Coaching to Job Seelers.

Let me know if we can help.

Tom

Thoughts on FrontGate?

Hi guys
Recently made a switch to Data Analytics space.
Here i am working on Power Bi.
Can anyone please tell me what other skills i need to have.
My current project is enhancement project
I know SQL but i hardly use it in my day to day work.
Do Power BI people really use SQL or only while creating OLAP views or please tell when do you guys use SQL?
Need to know if I am on the same page or not.

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

Guys pls help, can I ask for a salary hike after accepting the offer letter? I have 3 weeks left to joining.

Eta on when bars will be fully open? 🧐

Do siemens blacklist if i quit within first week? What probable actions they can take

What software do you use on a daily basis?

I have my first oral presentation at a conference coming up and I’m nervous about what questions I might get. Any advice on how to prepare and calm my nerves?

How can companies justify cutting research and development expenses when they literally have no future without it

Science & Democracy... Thoughts?

How do you find test subjects for your research project? What kind of incentives do you like to offer?

I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

Do you ever conduct the hiring process for a research project? What do you look for in potential hires?

I have an interview for a technical writer position in the chemistry field. Coming from a lab based chemistry role I'm use to getting technical questions about my lab experience. With this role I'm interviewing for being office based, I'm not sure what questions they may ask. What interview questions can I expect for a technical writing position?

I’m recently finished my PhD and the transition to full time work has been overwhelming. How was the transition for you?

What is your stance on remote work and productivity?

Need help settling a debate with my friend. She thinks I will have an easier time getting research grants because I'm male. I think it's the opposite because companies are trying to change the status quo and get more women involved (which I'm not complaining about... please don't attack me.) Which one of us is more right than the other? I'm interested in getting as many viewpoints as possible, whether or not they agree with me or with her. Thanks!!!

What made you realize that science was the right path for you?

Hey all, having issues with interviewing this year. I’ve been passed over every opportunity I really want and I’m unsure how to regroup and move forward. I’m really trying to break into method development roles and I haven’t had the opportunity to do so with my analytical experience. A lot of my HPLC and LCMS experience is with already established methods. Any tips?

The most interesting research topic you've come across....?

I have one month left to finish my thesis. I know, I’ve screwed up. Anxiety got the best of me. Is there still hope?

I’ve heard electric cars aren’t actually as clean as they make them out to be since the electricity they use is still being produced by coal-powered plants. To what extent is this true? Is the reduced environmental impact worth the investment at this point in their development?

What’s a “science fact” that gets shared around that is very much not true?

What impact has the prestige of your school had on your career?

Which field of science do you think is underfunded, and why?

Has science shaped the way you care for yourself and/or your family?