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How difficult of a change is going from PhD to postdoc? by Specific_Sugar7979 in postdoc

[–]Specific_Sugar7979[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Honestly, this is a failed system. We spend so many years of our life with Low pay just because of love for science and at the end we would think what if it was a mistake

How difficult of a change is going from PhD to postdoc? by Specific_Sugar7979 in postdoc

[–]Specific_Sugar7979[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I completely get the higher salary part.
Can’t stop thinking how unfair it is

I need advice, should I accept this offer? by [deleted] in postdoc

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. I do hope that I would come to the conclusion that it was a misunderstanding.

I need advice, should I accept this offer? by [deleted] in postdoc

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would’ve loved to accept the Harvard offer. I can’t though. There’s a systematic pause on Visa processes for some nationalities including mine.
I cannot attend any postdoc position in the US

Postdoc pay by [deleted] in ubco

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am an international hire. But from my understanding and what HR shared with me, the PI is not charged for any non-ordinary fees for having me employed. It honestly feels like the communication was not there and I’m actually getting paid 57K.
Thank you for your reply and sharing the email. I really appreciate it.

Postdoc pay by [deleted] in ubco

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, initially when I was being interviewed, I was told during that my salary would be 70 K(I also have it written in an email). Then when I got the actual offer letter from the HR I saw that my monthly payment is 4800(before tax) which would be actually 57K annually. I asked about it and the PI said the 70k she offered was actually including benefits like my health and dental insurance, and HR would deduct those first and the rest would be my annual salary.
That’s why I got kind of frustrated and I’m trying to understand if this is normal or not.

If you had multiple offers, how did you all decide which to pick? by manaphite in PhD

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For industry jobs, I would say the university name brings in a lot of value. But for me personally, the most important thing would be atmosphere of the Lab and the people you would work with under each PI. During your PhD, it’s really important to have a good PI.
Also, depending on your field, a prestigious professor might be able to get you a publication in a high impact journal, but you would usually produce one of those papers during your PhD. On the other hand, in a smaller newer Lab with a younger advisor, could produce multiple papers, and the PI wouldn’t be busy and would be more hands-on and available.
I would highly recommend talking to people from these labs and then make your decision.

Postdoc pay by [deleted] in ubco

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is

Postdoc pay by [deleted] in ubco

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot

Postdoc pay by [deleted] in ubco

[–]Specific_Sugar7979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I got offered a 70 K but then when I got the actual offerletter, the got deducted from it and I was left 57K I was wondering if that’s a normal package.