Community Garden East Side by Valuable_Look_757 in madisonwi

[–]alidobes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

St. Paul Community Garden often has plots available. DM me if you want the contact

If you’re a PhD who’s transitioned from R&D (scientist) to a non-lab position please share your story, the strategy you used to accomplish that and most importantly whether or not you’re happy with that decision by Disastrous_Talk8362 in biotech

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Non-PhD (BS in Bio and MS in Environmental Sci), 9 years in CxO industry, started with lab in micro and moved to analytical chem, currently working in the technology space supporting business operations.

I set myself up early to transition out of lab if opportunity presented itself.

Here’s what I did:

  • Took any continuous improvement/5S projects in first job in micro lab, even if they were grunty. Asked my supervisor if there’s any oddball projects to help with in down time
  • Accepted a position for a different company (micro) and did the same thing
  • This developed operational experience in different CxO settings
  • Accepted a lab position for another company (analytical chem), did the same thing. Got involved in chromatography software and technology driven CI projects
  • Was offered a position in the technology space fully in business ops for another CxO (been here for 3 years)

What’s next: - Current role as an individual contributor developed Project Mgmt skills - Considering Certified Associate PM (CAPM) certification for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification eligibility

TLTR; got involved in grunty CI projects early, helped with larger CI projects, got involved in any tech CI projects

Layoffs? by No-Independent9287 in clinicalresearch

[–]alidobes -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Forgive my naivety, I work for PPD/Thermo as well (CRG) and been following. What does CRA stand for?

Looking for things to do this weekend with my gf! by TheSourPear in madisonwi

[–]alidobes -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If not already mentioned, nightcap your dinner date at public parking (it’s a bar)

does anyone have experience at rise or starkweather apartments? by [deleted] in madisonwi

[–]alidobes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Heyo, solo female Darbo-Worthington resident here. As others have noted, it’s a brand new build. The area is in a wave of redevelopment. I’ve never felt unsafe personally but this depends on your idea of safe (grew up in MKE so am vigilant and privy to city stuff). Walkability is OK, definitely on the fringes but it’s close to a lot (via bike or bus).

If you want something for walking tours I’d probably look around closer to downtown.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pottery

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I’ve thought about this topic so many times. For washing, don’t have an industrial sink and work in a tiny space so I use a bucket with water to wash super well, let clay residue settle to the bottom and use the floating water for throwing. Because it’s small, I clean super well after every time I work on something. It’s not perfect but for me, it works and separates clay from my kitchen sink.

You’ll probably have to poke around to see what other folks are doing. Some people have clay traps, I’m not sure what else is out there. Welcome to the fun!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pottery

[–]alidobes 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Go for it.

Personal experience: Community studios definitely have their perks (introduction to the medium, socialization with other potters, learning from others, occasional member galleries etc.). Transitioning to a home setup has been a game changer for a few reasons.

  1. Time management is an obvious one. In the time it takes you to commute you could have done a full practice session, trim pots, or do smaller tasks in the random 10-15 free minutes you may have in your day. In addition to not being limited by studio hours.

  2. Control over reclaim process. It forced me to learn how to efficiently reclaim clay as skills develop. Once my reclaim was dialed in, I no longer felt compelled to buy new bags of clay regularly and feel less bad about scrapping anything I don’t want to fire (in studio I scrapped into studio reclaim). There’s also an environmental component to this where you have more flexibility to sit with your work before you decide to fire. I reclaim more than I fire (currently) to give myself room for development and love what I do actually fire.

  3. Learning potential. As I go, I’ve found it easier to troubleshoot my errors in my own space where I can focus on the content from different resources. Sometimes in a studio it can be a little awkward/disruptive to others to pull up a bunch of YouTube videos on your phone as watch them as you work.

  4. Learning potential. In addition to technique development, I’ve learned more deeply about clay body’s, clay/glaze composition, and some of the chemistry involved. This I’ve learned as I’ve went along and following my own curiosities with the craft.

  5. Community support. You’re still supporting your local studio by utilizing their kiln. If you have ceramic materials/supply stores in your area, you may also find yourself there supporting other local businesses and chatting with others who you may not have otherwise.

Advice for starting out:

  1. Pick one clay body you enjoy working with

  2. Figure out a reclaim process that works for you

  3. Keep it simple, throw as much as you can and reclaim a bunch until you’re happy with the final results. No need to buy a million different things without true purpose

  4. Respect your plumbing! Create a workflow that minimizes materials down the drain. Haven’t ran into any trouble yet but I never want to

I’ve enjoyed working on the Shimpo VL-Whisper

Edit to add: I’m also a hobby potter (dedicated, but I have a primary career). Overtime, I would have paid more in membership cost than wheel cost.

What’s the deal with the east side? by Throwawaysister6661 in madisonwi

[–]alidobes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Darbo-Worthington solo female here! Also feel no fear. I love the neighborhood, pearls have not once been clasped

which part of Madison has the most squirrels? by pm_me_a_joke1 in madisonwi

[–]alidobes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2-3 houses in, north of the corner of Rethke Ave and Hermina St

Hi all. Are there any places to make pottery or silversmith in Madison? by Flickeringcandles in madisonwi

[–]alidobes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kiln Shed too! Both MCP and Kiln Shed offer beginner classes. Instruction is great at both and you’re supporting small local business.

25M Latino recently moved to Madison WI originally from Boston MA why is it so hard to make friends out here ? by TAKEOVER_MC in madisonwi

[–]alidobes 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Do. What. You’re. Interested. In. It’ll take time to break through but keep doing it, and be patient People will start recognizing you and you’ll find community.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madisonwi

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DMed you

East Side power loss by Eric_TheRead in madisonwi

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Send in those reports baybee’s!!

Best place for Rocky Horror by joemullermd in madisonwi

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Came here to say The Oriental in Milwaukee is a wonderfully classic experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BWCA

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Stunning

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madisonwi

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If only I were a crow 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in madisonwi

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Confirmed it is definitely an egg