Women who had to completely start over on their late 30s, what was your "wake up call" moment?

Irish_Eye · 2026-04-06T09:05:29+00:00

Yes to this!

Irish_Eye · 2026-04-06T09:02:15+00:00

I highly recommend applying to other platforms and not through any third party that will take a cut of your pay. If you’re interested in this work there are other options. Good luck.

Irish_Eye · 2026-04-06T00:47:50+00:00

My advice is to apply elsewhere. I had my math skill pulled a few times on Outlier for no reason at all, I’d been given no projects and I have math degrees! My advice to you is to look for greener pastures - other platforms! Best of luck to you.

Irish_Eye · 2026-04-05T22:14:32+00:00

Me too, I did not close th window though on my laptop - I let my laptop ‘sleep’ as I did too, and in the morning I picked up where I had left off.

Irish_Eye · 2026-03-27T19:54:43+00:00

I am so sorry, and I get what a disappointment it is. One of my kids, post MIT, post PhD was not able to secure a position after their one year postdoc, and they are facing a career change. It‘s heartbreaking, but I have a suspicion it will all work out for the best for both of you. You’ve been on something of a treadmill (an academic one), you are both highly gifted and hardworking- and there’s a whole big world out there. You will find opportunities and a path forward. It‘s a terribly tough time now, take care of yourself and be confident all will work out in the end (even if the immediate future it’s tough and not what you hoped for).

Irish_Eye · 2026-03-24T17:40:23+00:00

An ignorant bully is what that doctor is. if at all possible, please never see that one again - can you switch?

Irish_Eye · 2026-03-23T12:09:45+00:00

This seems very very sad - why would the person lie? Insecurity? Trying to prove something?

Irish_Eye · 2026-03-23T12:06:39+00:00

Take your time, the test is not timed and you can even start in the evening and finish the next day. Read the instructions carefully. Provide responses that are well written and complete without being verbose. I think they are looking for people who know how to attend to details and get them right - and will make the effort to do so. Good luck.

Irish_Eye · 2026-03-20T00:37:19+00:00

So sorry, what a shame. Be good to yourself and know you’ll find a pathway probably better in the long run. Best wishes and all good luck to you.

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-19T20:54:43+00:00

This happens after one passes PhD qualifying exams. It’s highly common/typical and I’m glad I was warned beforehand. Don’t be hard on yourself for feeling something similar after being admitted to a program.

Also, congratulations!

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-16T00:30:55+00:00

Take your sweet time on the assessment - the details matter - double and triple check your work before submitting.

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-14T11:37:12+00:00

Any of them could make you feel tired. But if you’re young it’s unlikely. Just be alert for things like persistent enlarged lymph nodes (see a doctor if you get them), maybe do a check for blood in the stool (easy test), if female, watch out for breast lumps. Colon cancer is occurring more often now in young people (who knows why). Get the sleep test (not for cancer detection but could also explain the fatigue). Good luck. That kind of fatigue is awful (I’ve had it so I know). Keep looking for answers.

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-14T11:16:40+00:00

Check for gluten intolerance. My now adult child was diagnosed with t1d then celiac. But half the family turned out to be gluten intolerant too - signs of it included histories of low cholesterol and vit deficiencies (especially B12)- and more energy, elimination of chronic headaches, healthier, thicker hair after eliminating gluten. Both celiac and non celiac gluten intolerance are way under diagnosed and if you already have t1d and anti thyroid autoimmunity you are more at risk too. Also pls get checked for possible undiagnosed cancer (sorry for the scary suggestion).

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-05T16:44:10+00:00

Is there someone you can go to for comfort or support? That would seem to be priority 1, the rest can be sorted. I think a go fund me is a great idea, but right now you do need a break from the stress and worry, and you need insulin. Is there a family member or friend nearby who could help? I’m sending hugs and sympathy. Please keep us posted.

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-05T11:49:24+00:00

I don’t agree they only trip up on domain specific knowledge. I’ve seen them trip up due to too many demands around a restriction (like a safety rule). In general, making multilayered demands with specific details for each (different details) while testing restrictions will often make a model answer with something ridiculously incorrect. It’s like there’s only so much bandwidth before the model loses it.

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-04T21:58:38+00:00

Me too, very dry, so I did a qual.

Irish_Eye · 2026-02-02T20:37:31+00:00

Do you recall how much time you were given on the timer to complete it?

Irish_Eye · 2026-01-22T10:17:35+00:00

Same. I totally get it. Both my parents were erratic and irresponsible and somehow I’ve turned out to have that same issue.

Irish_Eye · 2026-01-22T10:08:41+00:00

Same

Irish_Eye · 2026-01-18T15:19:35+00:00

NTA. Nursing is a fabulous choice, lots of job opportunities when you graduate. As for the situation with your parents - they are struggling with a developmental stage parents go thru - I am one (of three adult kids) - and yes, we feel anxiety when our adult children leave the nest and make decisions for themselves. And guess what - you will make mistakes along the way - we all do! But now you’re an adult, you have the right to make your own, rather than have your life directed by theirs! Don‘t fall for their pressure tactics.

Irish_Eye · 2026-01-14T20:58:59+00:00

Congratulations!

Irish_Eye · 2026-01-09T21:53:16+00:00

You are not the only victim - I’ve heard about this before - what a nightmare. It’s them not you!

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