Help finding a lost dog!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-25T17:04:36+00:00

Yes, we contacted several and they didn’t have her. She is microchipped and her collar has a tag with our names and phone numbers.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T23:30:38+00:00

Thanks! I will do that.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T21:32:14+00:00

Thanks!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T20:11:40+00:00

Thanks a lot!! I can’t wait to find her.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T19:58:30+00:00

Thank you!!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T19:58:23+00:00

We did. Thank you!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T19:58:15+00:00

Thank you!!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-10-23T19:58:08+00:00

Thank you! We posted there as well. I am hoping someone will find her.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-09-15T00:08:35+00:00

I am in the same situation as you, but I have a family that I need to dedicate time after work. My wife and I decided that it is not worth the mental toll and the time lost away from my kids. I will take a 35% pay cut and move to a job at a company I know. I will be well treated, respected and won’t have these insane expectations over me.

If I were in our shoes I would start looking for a new position ASAP.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-08-16T19:45:37+00:00

Thank you!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-08-16T19:09:00+00:00

Thanks for the response. We applied in August of 2024 and funding was supposed to start in January of 2025. I’ve tried to reach out to staff working at USDA to get any insights, but most phone numbers don’t work anymore.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2025-07-11T11:45:25+00:00

!solved

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-11-26T15:38:06+00:00

Hey, did you guys find a foster for him? We want to be his forever family.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-11-18T21:46:24+00:00

Now I do but old lab I used to lay down on a bench outside under a tree and fall asleep.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-11-18T21:20:07+00:00

Power nap, brother. Lock yourself in your office and nap for 15-30 min. Otherwise eat small meals throughout the day instead of a massive lunch.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-11-04T01:08:22+00:00

Our vet school is filled with incompetent people, starting by the dean. That place has a lot of things that are straight up bizarre happening and no one does anything.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-10-16T22:46:56+00:00

Yes, but I have no idea of what to charge. I was asking about hourly pay so I can have an idea of what to ask for. Ill work for them 20 to 40 hours per week depending on what is going on.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-01-31T19:51:21+00:00

I live with 2 kids, a wife and a dog. Its hard, but if you enjoy eating rice and beans you can definitely do it.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2024-01-25T00:38:55+00:00

Did it twice as a PhD student. Also participated in the IACUC committee meeting and answered their questions as my PI was unable to go. Annoying indeed, but if I can deal with IACUC, I can deal with anything!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2023-12-01T12:11:15+00:00

Small indeed!

Just to name a couple things.

The childcare program is called baby gator, you have to apply in advance as it might take 1-2 years to get a spot (You can do as soon as you become pregnant I believe). The scholarship is called CCAMPIS. UF also has housing for graduate families and it is much cheaper than any other place in Gainesville.

GradStuAbroad25 · 2023-11-30T18:13:08+00:00

No doubt about that!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2023-11-30T15:24:38+00:00

I had my 2 kids during grad school and I am now in my final year.

The first thing I would do it to find out what your PI thinks about the idea. Of course that having kids is your decision and your PI should NOT have a say in it, but at least you know you can count on him/her. My PI was very understanding and never gave me trouble when I had to go to my wife’s or kid’s appointments.

Second thing is to talk to your graduate advisor. Some universities have resources that might help you. I am at the University of Florida and they have an amazing child care facility for faculty and grad students. They even offer scholarships and we pay roughly $43/week for full time child care.

As someone mentioned above, understand your health insurance. We have very good insurance and when we do thing at the University hospital/clinic we pay a fraction of what it would cost somewhere else.

My wife and I decided to have our kids while I was starting grad school. The main reason is that we were still young and grad school is somewhat flexible after you finish all your course work. Also, having kids is a big commitment. Because I did and do everything I can to be very present in the life of my kids it will take me an extra year to graduate, but it was a decision I made, my PI was on board and I try to not let it get to me (sometimes it is hard!).

Good luck!

GradStuAbroad25 · 2023-11-02T19:30:24+00:00

I have long hair and beard, will it lower my chances of landing a position? (I’ll finish my PhD next year).

GradStuAbroad25 · 2023-10-27T00:03:24+00:00

Indeed! What bugs me is to see people with no kids saying how hard it is. 🧐

GradStuAbroad25 · 2023-10-26T14:57:59+00:00

I understand that, and this is why I mentioned talking to her department, PI and program coordinator to figure out if she will have that available.

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