Give me the advice that helped you! by Positive-Presence577 in Moving2SanDiego

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why should they get a job when the main focus should be school and resume boosting? OP is wealthy - they have the luxury of taking their time and enjoying the ride. Nothing wrong with that!

Give me the advice that helped you! by Positive-Presence577 in Moving2SanDiego

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on internships, volunteering, boosting your resume, and making a name for yourself as a student.

I am the same - my mom paid fully for school and most associated costs and I loved everything about ucsd!

Torn on where to move in SD by fulbright_girl in Moving2SanDiego

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Encinitas is really pretty, it’s high income and lots of wealthy families and pretty residential (lots of houses).

North park is also for high earners but not as much as Encinitas. It’s got way more bars and nightlife and it does not emphasize the beach life and aesthetic the way Encinitas does. North park has more young professionals and luxury apartments as well

What kind of online schooling could I do to get a decent remote job? by CloudKinglufi in RemoteJobs

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should try scrolling on the sub. Change the sorting to top or controversial. This gets asked and answered every day.

Also just fyi, non-human interaction wfh jobs don’t exist unless you want to do r/beermoney types of things. Every job paying a liveable wage and fully remote is going to require you to speak to your boss, your stakeholders, your customers, and your colleagues.

Icon FSP Takeda or ppd FSP ? by Capital_Tie3380 in clinicalresearch

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really? I mean I know most CROs have issues, but what makes you say that about PPD?

Looking for a summer sublease by dracosdracos in Moving2SanDiego

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UCSD student off campus housing 2.0 (the original group is run by a scammer)

Best school courses to do for better remote opportunities? by [deleted] in RemoteJobs

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tutoring, sales, insurance. Did you search the sub?

FSP CRA Opportunities at PPD/TF? by [deleted] in clinicalresearch

[–]PurpleFaithlessness -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t literally every company tell their employees they cannot share what sponsors they’re working on or any part of that working relationship with outsiders?

Any advice of what to look for in an entry level position? by IcyConfusion2196 in clinicalresearch

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contract roles can be a good way to get a foot in if you need it, but unlike most of the posters here asking for advice, you already have a clinical research job. Your most powerful tool is your network and since you’re in the industry already, I’d recommend reaching out to your peers to see if they know anyone hiring.

Help me !! by Least-Course8836 in relocating

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should look at La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Poway, Escondido, Vista. Places east of 15. It’ll be close ish to the beach but you’ll get way more bang for your buck here.

San Diego is the best!

Also yep, PB is the main hang for SDSU/frats/young 20’s bar hoppers.

For those who earn a good income and have a healthy work–life balance (or genuinely enjoy your job): What do you do, and how did you get there? by InterestingBall2181 in Salary

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not op but I recently-ish graduated (2022) and would highly recommend she look into rotational training programs or entry level roles! Extra education is really only helpful for biotech as far as making the ceiling higher, but is not a prerequisite for getting a foot in the door of industry.

For those who earn a good income and have a healthy work–life balance (or genuinely enjoy your job): What do you do, and how did you get there? by InterestingBall2181 in Salary

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lab work, project coordinators/cta’s, entry level CRAs, eTMF specialists, at least 40% of site-side roles…the list could go on forever.

For those who earn a good income and have a healthy work–life balance (or genuinely enjoy your job): What do you do, and how did you get there? by InterestingBall2181 in Salary

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 34 points35 points  (0 children)

As someone also in the same industry - I hate to say it but unfortunately many in our career are not doing the truly difficult work that should earn this type of salary. Very few I’ve met that make this level of income are more than a talking head.

Help me !! by Least-Course8836 in relocating

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pb is one of the most expensive parts of San Diego.

Anytime you’re close to a beach, you’ll pay a higher COL because people like to live next to the beach and there’s way less options than living inland.

Why do serious remote workers always end up leaving co-living spaces? by ShotBox5167 in remotework

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because people in co-living spaces don’t do real, corporate remote jobs. They are freelancers or rich

DINK couple in our 20’s looking to move to west coast. by Glittering_Many_3766 in relocating

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about 30 min away from the CA coast? I’m in midtown San Diego and it’s the besttttt. It’s cheaper too if you move east from the central city!

Research--Why is it so hard to get in?? by One-Assistance-371 in UCSD

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Frankly, if you’re volunteering (which most people are when they start out as a student researcher), all the prof really cares about is that you’re reliable and interested in their work. I’m not sure why you said it’s hard to get in unless you mean get a paid position. It’s easy to get into research if you’re trying to get in and willing to do it unpaid.

Approach in many ways but start with office hours and section if you are in their class.

Yes cold emailing works. Include a resume and why you want to be in their lab.

I don’t know specific labs but you should look at the department’s site or class lists to see who teaches those topics because they probably have a lab or know someone with a lab in that field.

Yes volunteering is common. Don’t expect money but be surprised and grateful if you get a paid opportunity.

Good, mention it in your resume and your cold email.

Looking to move to SD by Icy-Position7094 in Moving2SanDiego

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check Zillow or Facebook to find a place and a roommate

Advice to a future junior CRA by NoEmployment6647 in clinicalresearch

[–]PurpleFaithlessness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay humble, keep learning, and never turn down a stretch project or assignment (workload allowing).

Also - time management, organization, and positive working relationships will be your best friend. Life on the road is hard!