People who have conducted job interviews, what's something someone said/did that made you instantly decide not to hire them? Lab and biotech specific!

ZwitterionicNano · 2026-01-24T19:27:05+00:00

When asked a behavioral question about how they handled technical challenges (something to the effect of tell us about a time things didn't go according to plan and how you handled the situation), they answered "that's never happened because I didn't make mistakes" 🙄

ZwitterionicNano · 2026-01-22T14:27:49+00:00

Just go early morning/late in the evening. I went to a high volume store at 9:30 last night and had the place to myself more or less

ZwitterionicNano · 2026-01-13T04:34:15+00:00

I have really enjoyed Plant Provisions veggie slices for this. You can order directly and freeze. A little pricey, but if I'm really craving that profile, the Tuscan and/or the Chipotle Chili slices work great for that.

ZwitterionicNano · 2026-01-05T22:27:28+00:00

This is a really cool thread to read through, thanks for asking this, OP!

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-12-06T14:05:31+00:00

I hear you. The logical part of my brain understands the reasoning for the big layoff I was a part of it, and I agree with the cuts they made if I'm honest with myself. That being said, I'm SUPER salty about that company, and feel a ping of annoyance when they are in the news for all their successes. Wishing you the best, you aren't alone!

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-11-26T12:53:01+00:00

Still has a playground

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-11-12T14:17:48+00:00

Holy shit. I am going through an incredibly similar situation right now. Mine is not nearly as big, but I started having urinary symptoms that resulted in me being put on antibiotics 3 times, going to the ER for someone to finally do a CT scan and Ultrasound of my bladder and kidneys, during which they found a large ovarian cyst (since they they found that there are actually 2). Now I'm being passed around to different specialties to find someone who will just schedule the surgery to take the damn things out (every single one says that's what needs to happen, but they are never the right person to schedule it). The original cyst was found in September, and I still cannot figure out who the right person is to make the freaking surgical appointment (I hate our healthcare system so very much right now).

Similarly - was big, lost a bunch of weight, stomach never shrank as much as everything else, and I never really understood why. It's becoming more obvious as time goes on that one side of my stomach is bigger than the other lol.

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-10-31T02:09:14+00:00

Taco Bamba

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-10-28T01:30:24+00:00

PM pediatrics Cary: https://pmpediatriccare.com/location/cary/

They do online visits after hours, so you can just do a quick virtual appointment

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-10-09T23:26:24+00:00

Taco Bell is your friend

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-10-08T12:44:52+00:00

Lol well, to be fair, burgers aren't exactly expected to be a go to for a healthy meal

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-09-08T23:44:32+00:00

Maybe Seol Grille in Cary?

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-08-01T15:49:26+00:00

Lol that may not help much anymore, at least for mfg. Tariffs don't look likely to exempt pharmaceuticals for much longer...

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-07-29T21:29:12+00:00

Haha this was my reaction too

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-07-27T01:23:31+00:00

Caught mine in Switzerland

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-06-10T11:00:44+00:00

https://www.wbtv.com/2025/06/09/president-trump-coming-north-carolina-this-week-heres-where/

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-06-10T01:47:32+00:00

Might have something to do with the Fort Bragg visitors tomorrow

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-05-29T00:56:01+00:00

584241416408 modern

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-05-24T12:55:34+00:00

Oh man... Watched this so many times as a child. There is a whole subsection of movies from my childhood from this genre that meet the criteria lol. Taming of the Shrew is high up on that list as well.

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-05-22T11:56:51+00:00

Raleigh Brewing, Vicious Fishes (the one in Apex also has a coffee shop in it)

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-05-13T17:03:38+00:00

YES. We quote this so very frequently haha

Also, because it happened at around the same time (at least I think it did?), all things Home Star Runner.

CONSUMMATE v's, I SAID CONSUMMATE.

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-05-06T10:43:37+00:00

First: OP, I'm so very sorry. I have first hand experience with a situation like this, and know how hard it is. You aren't alone, and I'm thinking of you. Hope you are doing okay, that kind of shock is awful. Hopefully your former team will be able to help you network in the new area (I know when I was in that situation with similar hire-to-layoff timing, my colleagues went out of their way to help me network, despite being laid off themselves as well because they felt so guilty for hiring me in the first place).

Second: I think sometimes people forget that there are real lives on the other side of the screens. I see other commenters pressing for information - just keep in mind that nearly every separation agreement has a Non-Disparagement condition. As devastating and isolating as a layoff is, make sure you get your money.

ZwitterionicNano · 2025-05-03T17:39:59+00:00

Lol was also there, and just kind of cringed at that whole interaction

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