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?

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My current company is “taking me off payroll” but instead of laying me off or firing me, are fully expecting me to take up an hourly contractor position for $30/hour with no specified time or guarantee of hours. How do I respectfully tell them no?

Just walked out of FAR test, literally cried after submitting it. SIMS were something I got ripped off by, can say clearly 4 out of 8 sims I kind of missed completely...😭😭😭 don’t know if I can ever get over this

What will be the work from home benefit’s in IQVIA?

Hi fish,
After how many days of Capgemini L2 round can i expect hr call. Thanks in advance

How is Marsh & McLennan regarded in the MEA?

Best way an new undergrad hire analyst made a great first impression you? Starting a new role soon and want to build a great reputation from the start. Maybe besides just doing great work.

I brought my guitar to Iraq, it wasn't easy, but I managed to convince my commander to let me take it. I will never forget those days when we played our favorite country songs with my buddies.

There’s a senior architect at my firm that’s absolutely toxic as heck but on Fridays, he becomes his alter ego. All like “Happy Friday!” and “you’re very welcome” and “hope you have a fantastic weekend!” No joke, he really is a different person.

How do i join the consulting bowl on this app? I somehow cant find it? Thanks

Does anyone specialize in pharmacy or PBMs? What helped you grow in this area? Any helpful resources? Any and all advice welcome! This is a new area for me, and I am struggling!

What's the avg comp for deals advisory director at PwC?

I’ve been helping the creatives deliver great work. But it seems like the creative leads aren’t trained in bringing planners in as an asset to achieve direction and strengthen ideas. What can i do?

So, when parents only care about grades, your thoughts on grades for self esteem verses earning for character and integrity?

How soon after a final interview with a DM is ok to call and follow up on a job potential?

What restaurant chain is better in your opinion? I am partial to Applebee's but I seem to be in the minority here.

I've got some friends who work remote jobs, and every day I grow more jealous of them during my one-hour commute.

What are some creative ways that I can reward my team? They've been working really hard lately and I want to show my appreciation

So I got invited to do an on-site interview and as part of it, the hiring manager wants me to present some of the chemistry I'm currently working on. The problem is all my work has been government contracted and hasn't been published, so due to confidentiality I can't present any complete schemes or specific structures. Any tips on how to ace this presentation?

Ladies, did you change your last name after getting married? I’m worried about the impact it will have on my publications.

Science & Democracy... Thoughts?

Industry vs. academic research, what have your experiences in either been like and which do you prefer?

New grad students have started asking about my experience in the program. Should I be honest and tell them how horrible it was? Or avoid the question and let them form their own opinion?

I recently had a student who complained that his professor did not use enough citations in his academic papers. I was wondering, are we still allowed to cite our own writings in our papers these days? Or is it just a thing of the past?

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?

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?

I've never understood this, why do there seem to be more female librarians than male?

Looking to learn what other people’s jobs are like, what’s your role and what’s your day to day like?

If there is anything science taught you it is-

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

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?

Supply chain issues are still a problem. And Fisher and VWR (Avantor) are as greedy as ever. I’m considering looking into starting or investing into a U.S. manufacturing based lab supply company. Thoughts? Anyone work for these companies that can discuss logistics and potential challenges?

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

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

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

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

It is elementary that the development of a theory is based on completed and finished works or theories with a sufficient basis to be possible. But what were guys like Plato based on? He could only rely on what his mind told him. It must have been very difficult but at the same time, they were very brave in defending their ideas.