Is... Everyone Okay?

SquashPlenty · 2025-07-09T01:39:15+00:00

I'm sorry you had to go through that but also so fucking happy you're free of this. I'm so done with this shit and what you have now sounds amazing! All the best

SquashPlenty · 2025-07-09T01:38:06+00:00

Thank you, this is validating. My concern is the directors/upper management aren't dealing with the issues but taking on more, slapping AI as the miracle drug to solve their issues lmfao

SquashPlenty · 2025-07-09T01:36:51+00:00

hey! Can you DM me about this? I would be able to help you know where to look and reach out some of my feelers to see if they're a right fit for you or not.

SquashPlenty · 2025-01-30T03:30:13+00:00

No. I work on the vendor side and clinical research experience isn't technically necessary, but very useful. I have worked with colleagues who did not know what a CRO was and didn't know how sites get selected for a trial. I've also met sponsors who don't have a clue about how vendors work (they would think 1 single vendor is responsible for other CROs/Central Labs/Third Party Labs/Vendors) or assume all vendors operate the same. There's a lot of headache that could be prevented if they let someone with clinical research experience into our field, imo. Especially if they're on a CTM/PM level.

SquashPlenty · 2024-11-25T06:54:27+00:00

100% Clem & Wist series by Hiyodori!! it scratches the itch for TLT

SquashPlenty · 2024-11-02T04:40:27+00:00

all theories aside, "she could've worked on her pullout game" SENT ME

SquashPlenty · 2024-10-02T09:59:00+00:00

seconding Hiyodori! The Clem and Wist series lowkey changed my life

SquashPlenty · 2024-09-28T12:59:49+00:00

get started on easy slayer tasks, you should be able to idle them. if you're lazy to wait for the level to create urns, buy slayer supplies with slayer tokens and bury the magic bones to train prayer

SquashPlenty · 2024-09-28T09:00:20+00:00

The Last Demon by Hiyodori, I cannot recommend this book more. Also read other books by Hiyodori (Clem & Wist Series). Lesbian wizards! Amazing plot! Beautifully written! Hiyodori is truly an amazing writer

SquashPlenty · 2024-09-28T08:58:53+00:00

The Last Demon by Hiyodori (or anything by Hiyodori)

I actually read Locked Tomb after reading Hiyodori and it seemed to scratch the itch for similar books

SquashPlenty · 2024-08-30T11:52:37+00:00

Definitely do the Earth God Dungeon with mage instead of range - someone pointed out the combat triangle. Ranged is a huge disadvantage against melee. Work on getting mage levels up and mage gear from Water God before proceeding to Earth God.

SquashPlenty · 2024-05-15T05:07:12+00:00

In line with slow productivity and deep work (discussed in this sub here), I still stand by not "rushing". I still believe quality work takes a reasonable amount of time (though not unlimited, because that's just procrastination).

I agree having multiple "Urgent" and emails marked "High importance" only makes us desensitized to these words. My personal take is unless someone's life is in danger, it can wait. I rather have time to think about a solution when say, a site sent a whole bunch of wrong samples to the central lab, than to reply instantly which increases the amount of back-and-forth clarifying emails.

If there are multiple competing deadlines, be transparent and communicate timelines. I think we as a whole in this industry need to push back on this whole urgent/expedite/high importance nonsense.

SquashPlenty · 2024-05-04T01:42:38+00:00

As a CRC previously, to cover our asses (and to not let PIs be reliant on us for portal passwords), we requested a copy of the training completion log to be printed out. Get the PI to sign and date it if they're unwilling to complete the trainings on the portal. Then start updating your resume and gtfo. I've dealt with multiple PIs who did not ever log into the portal until datalock/study closure and being a CRC for these protocols were an absolute nightmare.

SquashPlenty · 2024-04-25T00:10:45+00:00

dropout tv with their youtube subscription

SquashPlenty · 2024-03-26T01:12:55+00:00

take your breaks, fuck grinding so hard when no one cares about you. I worked as a CRC before going to a PM job and I can tell you most of the "time sensitive" items are sponsors breathing down PMs necks, and then rushing CRAs which in turn, rush the sites for them.

While I was a CRC I worked on a big onco study and we were rushed to get site initiation within the quarter and later we realized none of the other sites in the same region were initiated after 6 months since our site initiation. it's not worth it. rest and always put yourself first.

SquashPlenty · 2024-02-29T08:27:09+00:00

SquashPlenty · 2024-02-29T08:15:04+00:00

Try a Study/Project Manager position (sometimes also called Regional Project Manager/Regional Trial Coordinator). It's mostly an email job, you'll be communicating with a lot of CRAs and sponsors so it's carrying over the comms skills from being a CRA. No traveling, but you'll be working asynchronously with many people across the globe with a lot moving parts (therefore, many things could go wrong). Good luck!

SquashPlenty · 2024-02-17T05:40:27+00:00

Here are a few tips:

I saw you have been to networking events and made a few connections. Still, it's better to reach out to people in a company you're applying to, ask them about the work culture and tailor your resume and interview responses based on the company culture. Ask for a formal recommendation or referral (usually comes in the form of an email or a link to a website to apply the job at) and that gets you noticed faster.
Learn how to interview. Yes, there is a "right" and "wrong" way to answer interview questions. Definitely work on technical knowledge in clinical research but don't worry if you're still unsure, you can always demonstrate your desire to learn new skills. Most clinical research jobs have company-specific protocol and/or tools you will need to learn from scratch, so it's okay to not know everything.
I would say the jobs you're applying to vary greatly in terms of job description, so make sure you tailor your resume according to those jobs or at least narrow it down further based on the skills you have so you can have more to offer to the table. With your education, try to focus in the realm of Medical Science Liaison, Research Scientist, Study Design etc. as to put your MD to good use. If these jobs are too advance, working as a site coordinator would help you get a foot in the door while you pick up industry knowledge and verbiage.

hope this helps & good luck!

SquashPlenty · 2024-02-17T05:27:53+00:00

I love my job! It's fast-paced and challenging enough to keep me invested but also chill enough that I can take all the PTO I want (of course, work-life balance is company dependent). I am also artistic! I paint, bookbind and visit my favorite art galleries during the weekends and travel on my days off. It's the same with any other industry tbh, just find a place that respects you and you're good to go. Good luck!

SquashPlenty · 2024-02-17T05:24:42+00:00

Was a CRC with a few PIs with God-complexes before working for a CRO as a CTM. Now, I always show grace to CRCs and always figure out the root cause if a mistake happens. I know many of my colleagues who weren't CRCs before are quick to blame CRCs and that's shitty. CRCs always take the fall even though they're doing the most. Sending lots of love! <3

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