#career choices

[miss-biophys]

There are many postdocs in academia, but not so many permanent researchers.

A new paper shows a statistics on where hundreds of Biomedical Sciences PhD graduates eventually ended up 10 years or more after graduation.

What strikes me there:

1. Sooo many postdocs go to administration positions after their postdoc is finished.

And it's true! I know so many people in administration who were good scientists before!

The following graph shows that from 418 PhD graduates, 325 went for a postdoc and 93 didn't. 145 administration/management/operation (AMO in the graph) positions in the end is for me a bit shocking.

2. The time for a postdoc in academia to actually get a permanent/non trainee position can be up to 13 years!

Only half of the people makes it in 6 years after PhD graduation. That's much longer than getting a permanent job in administration. I do not want to be 13 years postdoc. This is also one of the reasons people quit academia.

There are many more facts in the original article. Go read it if you're interested.

#science #academia #postdoc #career #career goals #industry #administration #career choices #women in science #stem #physics #biology #biophysics #chemistry #statistics #journal article

[ordinaryschmuck]

I desperately want to be a part of animation. I want to write for an animated series, MAKE an animated series, watch the very thing I made and look at it with pride and go "I did that."

But the animation industry is such a disrespected piece of creation that I don't know if I'll be a part of it. I WANT to be a part of it. I want to make at least ONE of my ideas a reality, but with how studios disrespect animation as a medium, how can I?

And I don't even know where to start. How to get my foot in the door to even be a PART of a show. Not only that, but how to make a living wage off of it, because apparently writing or even producing animation doesn't pay the penny that it should.

This career that I wanted to be a part of since I was a little baby watching Spongebob has been the forefront of my mind for all of my life. And I have no idea how to make a life out of it.

#animation #career choices #dream job #someone help me make my dream a reality

[karihighman]

Chenford in The Rookie 5x12 😍‼️ aka: the one where they not only take their relationship to the next level but really take the time to understand just how serious this romance is for them (& how it’ll work with the careers!)

#the rookie spoilers #chenford spoilers #the rookie #chenford #the rookie 5x12 #serious relationship #career choices #coming clean #🔥🔥 #taking it to the next level #we love to see it #i can’t believe that happened #lucy chen #tim bradford #on the job #sergeant bradford #working together

[lovesmilehope]

Looking forward to a good start

#new beginnings #career choices #positive manifestation #getting started

[haley-lana]

life is hard when you just graduated and have no clue about hob junting... 🤡

#job hunting #meme #adulting #millenial meme #adulting is hard #job hunt memes #real world #kinda funny #humor #memes #relatable memes #mentally thrill memes #job market #jobs #young adult #career choices #adulting meme #gen z thoughts #gen z memes #labor market #humour #true story #it's funny because it's true #mood #boomers did us dirty #lol #lmao #trying to find a job #in this economy? #it's harder than you think

[swirley1618]

#barbie #everyday struggle #career choices #life choices #barbie the movie #funny

[help-im-a-medstudent]

Tips on how to choose a medical speciality?

Ahh I don't have any great words of wisdom on this one tbh

I'd say definitely base it on what you would be doing as a consultant rather than the training. Most specialties have downsides to their training years whether it's horrible rotas, loads of responsibilities and big workloads when on call or hard exams, but you're still going to spend most of your life as a consultan/senior doctor and you need to enjoy that role.

Have a think about if you like practical procedures (not just surgery, lots of medical specialties have things like endoscopy, drains and theres loads of practical things in anaesthetics/itu), hospital vs community, lots of clinics etc.

Ask people what they like and don't like about their specialty, you need to know that you'll still enjoy it despite the bad/mundane parts, because every specialty has those! And just get experience in them, if you think you might like something get a taster week in it/pick a placement in it when you're at uni etc, but I don't think you really get a feel for it until you've worked in the specialty

If anyone else has more tips feel free to add!

#medicine #medical specialties #career choices #medblr #answers #anon

[thrivetrend]

5 Exciting Careers to Pursue After 12th Grade

Choosing a career path after 12th grade involves assessing one's interests, strengths, career goals, and market trends. It's essential for students to research various career options, seek guidance from mentors, and consider factors such as job prospects.

Making career choices after completing high school is a pivotal moment in every student’s life. The transition from secondary education to the professional world can be both exhilarating and daunting. However, with the right guidance and information, students can explore a myriad of promising career options. Here are five exciting careers to consider after completing 12th grade: 1.…

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#after 12th grade #business management #career choices #career exploration #career guidance #creative arts #design careers #digital marketing #engineering careers #healthcare professions #higher education #job opportunities #medical careers #professional development #skill development #tech #Technology

[pratchettquotes]

"What made you decide to become a wizard?" [...]

"It's indoor work with no heavy lifting," said Cutwell. "And I suppose I wanted to learn how the world worked."

"Have you succeeded, then?"

"No."

Terry Pratchett, Mort

#princess keli #cutwell #mort #discworld #terry pratchett #wizards #magic #learning #education #explanations #expectations #unsuccessful #career choices #indoor work #how the world works

[badarthistorian-blog]

4/14/24

I'm back.

Well, I guess I shouldn't say I'm back - really, what I mean is that I went back to my alma mater yesterday (undergrad, not grad), sat in the crowd while current seniors presented their final BA thesis papers, reminisced about how much I miss the art world, and left the presentation feeling like I just had to do something to scratch that "why did I ever leave art behind, I need to get back to it right now!" itch.

What hasn't happened in the eight years since I was last here? The 2016 version of me who wrote the few posts that follow did have it rough, yes (it's hard not to look back at those entries and remember how lonely that time of my life was) - but little did she know that she only had a few years left of calling herself an arts professional. Years that I don't think I would redo necessarily, but I might have sunk my teeth in a little more if I could predict the detour my career path would take.

I only lasted in NYC for another month after my last post. I experienced some of the best times of my life in the four months I was there, but damn was it lonely. I was lucky enough to have a very good friend who lived in the city just a train ride away and who was there for almost every one of those best experiences, but my job sucked; my living space sucked; my boss sucked. If even one of those things was better it might have made all the difference, but it wasn't meant to be.

I packed my two suitcases and moved to New England on December 23, 2016. If it wasn't for the friends I'd made in grad school (and, let's be honest, my boyfriend at the time), I'd have no doubt ended up back at home in the Midwest. But I also had an opportunity I couldn't pass up - managing a photography gallery, essentially my dream job.

In the three years I was at the gallery, I saw, matted, framed, shipped, and catalogued some of the best works the history of photo has to offer. I worked a week-long photo show back in NYC and, again, experienced some of the most standout moments of my life (clearly NYC has that power over me; as my uncle would say, "that city has jazz in the air").

I stayed at the gallery for almost three years before one owner retired and the other decided to shift to an at-home gallery - aka, I was out of a job.

And that's how I landed in fundraising. A series of subsequent steps led me back to the Midwest and into a more suitable fundraising position for my personality (research-based, behind-the-scenes, and a bit more covert than asking for gifts). The boyfriend I had in New England is now my sweet husband. We travel, see family often, and are very happy.

But.

Yesterday, I caught up with one of my old professors. My history of photo professor, to be exact. He remembered what I'd shared with him during my last update - from 2017, when I was just learning the ropes of photo gallery management. When he asked what I was doing now, I told him and tried not to sound too bashful about no longer being in the art world. His response was, "That's great, but you were so close - you had your foot in the door." Polite, but disappointed. A not-so-subtle way of reminding me that I was there! I was doing it! I was a successful art (photo) historian!

But then... I left it behind. And I left it behind for all the reasons I started Bad Art Historian in the first place.

I found that the people who worked in the art world full-time weren't much better than the students who went through my grad program with me. Often, they were standoffish. I fairly consistently felt like I wasn't in on the joke, or that I wasn't doing art "right" because I wasn't high brow enough. I was intimidated by the people I indirectly worked with, and as someone who very much thrives on connecting with others, this left me feeling rejected.

That's not to say I didn't try. When my boss told me the photo gallery would be closing, I applied for plenty of art jobs. Assistant curatorships, gallery sitters, program coordinators. None of them worked out. Fundraising fell in my lap, and I wasn't in a position to deny it.

Honestly, It felt like a good change - welcome, in fact, especially when I very quickly realized that the people on my team were my kind of people. Friendly, outgoing, social, and supportive.

Which makes my photo professor's comment all the more rattly, because I had to remind myself that I left for a reason. I still hope that life will lead me back to the arts - but I don't think I betrayed myself by leaving in the first place. Accepting - and being okay with - that choice is difficult, but a worthy endeavor nonetheless.

Anyway. I'm back - maybe? We'll see how long this renewed energy lasts. But in this moment, I'm glad to be here.

#bah #bad art historian #arthistory #career choices #career path #monologue

[whats-in-a-sentence]

When I was seven years old, I wanted to study tornadoes.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

#book quotes #going dark #julia ebner #nonfiction #aspirations #childhood dreams #career choices #meteorology #tornado

[sanctuaryacres]

Life Moves On

I was out lunching recently with two former coworkers. As you may or may not remember, I retired about four years ago. One of the ladies has gone on to another job, and the other still works for my former employer. I worked with one for many years and the other for only about 3 or 4 years. Doesn’t matter. We are all friends who enjoy seeing each other and doing things together. We are three very…

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#Career Choices #Coworkers #Daily life #Goals #Lunch #Painting #Retirement #Water Treatment #Writing

[ang820]

What kids play with affect what they become

Whether you played with legos, play-doh, toy cars, or dolls, the toys in some way impacted the career you chose. As a child, I played with various toys, which helped to show me the different possibilities that I could one day have. When children play with toys, they develop ideas and sometimes imitate how they see adults interact. A variety of toys can allow kids to discover what they are interested in and possibly indicate what careers they might lean toward in the future. If a child likes to play with Legos, it does not necessarily mean that the child will grow up to be an architect or engineer, but it does show the child that designing and building are things that they enjoy and could potentially do. That is why a variety of toys is important when it comes to the development of young children. However, when a toy does not have great representation or doesn't include a lot of variety, then kids are not able to explore their interests. Sadly, this is the effect Barbie dolls have on young children. When I was younger, I played with Barbie and watched the shows, but I do not think that those impacted my career choice. I liked to play with Barbie and figure out what outfit she was going to wear.

#children playing #barbie #career choices #explore intrests

[mentorshelly]

How to Get a Job Without a Resume

In today’s job market, it is not uncommon to hear about people who have applied to hundreds of jobs and have only received a handful of callbacks. Our friends and family tell us that we need to update our resume or that we are not “putting ourselves out there” enough. With the rise of social media, many job seekers are feeling the pressure to have an online presence that is “perfect” in order to…

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#applying for jobs #career advise #career choices #career opportunities #career strategy #careers #find a job #job applications #job interviews #Job Search #resume revisions #resumes #salary negotiations

[avarkriss]

listen. listen to me so carefully right now. (if you're in the eclipse path/planning on viewing). please don't stare directly at the sun tomorrow. i am begging you - do not stare at it. if you got eclipse glasses off of amazon/other, please put them on in your house and make sure you can't see anything; if you can still see like regular sun glasses, they are not safe for eclipse viewing, you will burn your retinas, and we cannot fix that. eclipse glasses should be iso/ce certified, and aas (american astronomical society) approved. please make smart choices and protect your eyes. please.

#psa from your friendly neighborhood eye care provider #the office is already fielding so many calls about this make good life choices #very important #eclipse #solar eclipse #eye health #not medical advice #just me screaming to please protect your eyes #ive seen exactly one case of solar retinopathy in my career so far please don't give me another one

[reallytoosublime]

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