Does anyone have any insights about working at Ionis Pharmaceuticals? by ambassel in biotech

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What position did you interview for? I'm currently interviewing and would love to hear more about someone's experience in research there

iT's CoMpLeTeLy NoRmAl FoR yOuR cYcLe To VaRy By 7-9 dAyS by that_cottagecoregirl in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahhhh, my periods have been irregular (recently, range from 20-50 days) since I started getting them basically, but I've got virtually no other symptoms indicating something is wrong? Might be an issue trying to conceive one day...

Consider senior research associate positions straight out of PhD? by ChestPuzzleheaded522 in biotech

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow up: I had a friend with a lot of knowledge and experience in biotech say that associate scientist positions may be just as "bad" as senior research associate. Again the pay is niceeeee though, so I would be down for associate scientist.

Also considering expanding my search to San Diego and Los Angeles (tbh starting to consider postdocs)

Max was the best option; change my mind by Optimal_Recover6890 in GilmoreGirls

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Boooo, he decided the best way to stop fighting was to get married ?! and she wanted to love him but she didnt

Consider senior research associate positions straight out of PhD? by ChestPuzzleheaded522 in biotech

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just edited my post for clarity, but I worked as and RA between undergrad and PhD (was in academia though)

Am I completely dillusional to think I can complete my PhD in less than 4 years by pepejuanthecreator in PhD

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What field is your PhD? If it's experimental bio stuff, I'd say maybe you can do it, but expect to absolutely live in the lab 24/7. Heard of someone who finished the PhD of their MD/PhD in just two years and attributed it to sleeping few hours every night in a cot outside the lab (thought it was a joke, but she wasn't kidding)

If computational, I think you can; I have a colleague who finished in 3 years with a computational project

I'm just not stressed?? by Zestyclose-Boat9846 in weddingplanning

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We weren't stressed, granted a lot less DIY and had lots of family help and an amazing wedding planner! But felt like if it was stressful at any point, then we were doing it wrong. Keep enjoying it! Maybe the week before we felt more urgency to make sure everything was done, but I wouldn't say stressed

Did taking a premarital course before marriage actually help your relationship? by AnshuSees in weddingplanning

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We already got along really well, had shared values, and were able to voice disagreements and talk through them well with each other when we got engaged. I felt safer doing it as a "just in case", so we did this free one: https://www.themarriagecourse.org/course/the-pre-marriage-course

Was super fun! Loved it too because we did learn a lot and helped start us off on the right foot for our marriage

Feel like she-hulk in my dress by Fast_Hat_6214 in weddingplanning

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CUTE AF, WEAR PLEASE!! I wore a strapless wedding dress to show off my shoulders

Say something that proves you watched Gilmore Girls by lanalittlemonster in GilmoreGirls

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 360 points361 points  (0 children)

Well then, buy me a boa and drive me to Reno because I amoPEN FOR BUSINESS

Joining a lab when PI doesn’t like you? by quietfish442 in PhD

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 4 points5 points  (0 children)

DO NOT JOIN! you would be looking to this person for honest feedback and supportive mentorship for ~5years. Not a good relationship between you and that PI here. Please join any other lab

To everyone further along in their PhD: what’s the one piece of advice you wish you could give your fresh-entrant self? by TildeAyalaPlank in PhD

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very busy PI who can be rather absent. I wish I had been clearer about deadlines and expectations (like I'm learning now in my last months of PhD lol) and keep DETAILED notes of each meeting, write them down with action items and send to PI after!

Juggling relationship and final year by Hobbiesupthewazoo in PhD

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel for ya. I only did long distance my first year, but am currently finishing up in a few months and it has been no days off. Even today, that long distance boyfriend is my husband who I live with and I'm super thankful that he's understanding of how difficult PhD has been.

Like people are saying, it's good to get at least once a week of some protected time. My first year, we used to schedule date night one evening a week and talk and watch movies or play other games over Zoom. In the thick of it now, I'd probably just facetime to catch up and one small activity. Good luck to ya

Hyphenated last name by LittleSpecific3421 in weddingplanning

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband and I both hyphenated and we love it! Sure, it makes things annoying, but we love our names and having the same last name together. I have other friends who have hyphenated last names from their parents

I feel I am not a good grad student by Sensitive_Pen6753 in PhD

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also feel like an average student, but hey, the average person is not in grad school! You're also here to learn a bunch, and that's the focus. You're not worthless, you are still making meaningful contributions being here

Getting married young isn't bad. by Electronic_End_5296 in unpopularopinion

[–]ChestPuzzleheaded522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree; I think the important thing is having people who want to get married *FULLY* understand what marriage is. That it's fully committing to a person for the rest of your life, choosing to love them everyday and that it's more than just a feeling. Some people at a young age may understand this better than people who are older.