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.

On MBA resumes, how should I describe my company? Work for a company that the ad comm probably won’t know. What details should I include?

Going to Wharton in the fall. Is it worth going MBB over returning to big 4 (sponsored)? Is this a common path?

How do PE exits look like for emerging market funds in Middle East (e.g Abraaj group type firms)

Does Infosys revise the offer letter after accepting it??

Anyone here taken the LSAT and the CPA? Which one is harder?

IAPP is such trash. Why does everyone recommend getting the CIPP certs when they mean nothing??

Hello Fishes,

Please join the bowl and make a huge .net family

Any of you in FinTech coverage? Part of TMT or FIG?

Seeking dentist and adult general practitioner recs - moving to DC this week and want to get my annual appts out of the way before starting work. Thank you!

Does anyone know what DC1 role means in Ireland?

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

11/27 Check In 🙌🙌 What’s everyone up to today?

How much does Slalom PAD or CSP make in Midwest region? Also what’s a YOY % increase? Does it come close to MD salary band

Hi guys, can someone tell me the pay structure of VP in Citibank, like the fixed component, variable, bonus, stocks etc? What is the normal yearly hike like?

My son wants to study the same as me, he is only 12 years old, but he has an immense love for biology. In spite of how flattered I feel I can't stop thinking how difficult it is to find a stable job in this profession, is it time to talk about it, or do I wait for a little longer?

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

After your PhD, did you take time to do something completely different to give yourself a break? The stress of the past few years has made working in a cafe look surprisingly appealing.

Did you choose to work in the private sector or academia? Why?

I currently work at a large research institution and am in the process of getting retroactively reclassified to a new title (Long story but my PI is cheap and routinely pays ppl the bare minimum so now the Union is helping me w/ a retro reclass.) Reclass can take 2 - 6 months to process. Meanwhile, I am interviewing for industry job. If I get an industry job, what do I do if my reclass isn’t processed yet? I want the title and the money owed which may be about $15000- 20000.

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

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

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

How many years did it take before you could pay off all your med school loans? I'm starting to feel like it won't even be possible.

Any thoughts on Laronde?

The pandemic, mental health issues, and financial stress caused my work to suffer. What do I do?

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

First-gen grad students, does your family put pressure on you to succeed? It feels like our relationship is them just bugging me about my work. I’d love some advice, I miss my fam.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your particular field?

Science & Democracy... Thoughts?

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

I understand the importance of citations. It's a wonderful way to show how your work builds on previous research. But sometimes I just want to write an article that says "I think this" without having to cite everyone who ever said that before me.

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

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?

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