Our lab has a mix of senior and junior people, and sometimes it feels like the same few people end up mentoring everyone else. It’s rewarding but also adds invisible workload. I’m trying to figure out how to contribute without becoming the default mentor. How do others handle that dynamic?

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This is a good question. I would offer to help explain things but also set firm boundaries so they know you’re helping them do their job vs mentoring

I would be kind obvi but if someone asks and you don’t have the time I’d suggest asking someone else on the team

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