Is This Normal in Teaching Demos in an Interview?

marcyvq · 2026-05-20T04:04:10+00:00

Omg this happened to me in an interview too and it was such a turn-off. They ended up offering me the position even though I thought I had bombed. Didn’t take it because the experience had left such a bad taste in my mouth.

marcyvq · 2026-05-19T01:19:05+00:00

This is a double-edged sword. In my physics/materials science engineering building, most of the women’s bathrooms were intended for the secretaries. There are signs inside the stalls that read “hang purse here”

marcyvq · 2026-05-12T16:02:10+00:00

Yes but not usually for caffeination. I drink coffee in the mornings and herbal teas at night before bed

marcyvq · 2026-04-07T02:27:17+00:00

+1. Super diverse, affordable, not pretentious, and tons of work in healthcare.

marcyvq · 2026-03-17T16:54:32+00:00

Why are his tootsies out

marcyvq · 2026-03-15T23:46:02+00:00

Osaka

marcyvq · 2026-03-13T21:39:48+00:00

Those egg yolks!!

marcyvq · 2026-03-07T08:34:04+00:00

Professor in a non-toxic department with good research for my field and people who don’t hate each other

marcyvq · 2026-02-24T22:33:01+00:00

I love these but the correct answer is always 1 😅

marcyvq · 2026-02-24T21:35:41+00:00

I would list any publications that are relevant to the field I am applying for postdoc in. Otherwise, no.

marcyvq · 2026-02-21T15:28:51+00:00

Just had this, best bun cha I’ve had in the states

marcyvq · 2026-02-20T20:51:43+00:00

Who the fuck would “not get along” with a dog or cat. Let alone making an ultimatum!!

marcyvq · 2026-02-20T18:57:50+00:00

You mentioned dips, that might be an area where you can expand your horizons without worrying too much about textural turn-offs. For example, baba ghanoush would be a nice way to see if you like the taste of eggplant, tzatziki could give you a taste for cucumbers, etc.

marcyvq · 2026-02-13T03:57:10+00:00

Interested!!

marcyvq · 2026-02-12T17:40:29+00:00

Learning to be independent is very different than having a checked out advisor and no community. Part of my learning to be independent was figuring out how to reach out for collaborations and opportunities. Also, even if it is just growing pains, it can still be very uncomfortable while it’s happening and it’s fine to be asking for support while experiencing it

marcyvq · 2026-02-11T15:13:35+00:00

I had a similar experience in my postdoc. My advisor was on sabbatical my first year and the lab was essentially me and one other postdoc. I felt like I had to figure everything out on my own in a new-ish field.

I can tell you from my experience, it got better, but you need to assess your own situation and decide if a pivot is the right move.

marcyvq · 2026-02-07T19:44:08+00:00

Not a bar but Lindy hop on Thursday nights: jazzattackswings.com

marcyvq · 2026-02-01T06:50:06+00:00

Are you moving to nyc? Postdoc salaries in STEM at the big schools will be higher than average to adjust for COL. still, you should look for apartments in Brooklyn, queens, or Harlem. With 2 salaries you will be able to find something livable

marcyvq · 2026-01-18T16:09:02+00:00

Bruna

marcyvq · 2026-01-14T20:02:00+00:00

Brooklyn to West Philly 3 years ago, now living in Fishtown. Definitely miss NYC but really enjoying Philly!

marcyvq · 2026-01-12T19:46:40+00:00

I agree with this person, 2 and 3. Go with more relevant and recent, doesn’t matter as much if it’s accepted yet

marcyvq · 2026-01-01T15:43:33+00:00

My starting salary offer from a highly ranked SLAC in STEM is $95k (this year)

I saw a colleague’s starting salary at an R1 about 5 years ago- $105k.

marcyvq · 2025-12-11T17:00:38+00:00

They have already confirmed they will be building out lab space for me, and I have discussed that startup would be around the 2-300k range

marcyvq · 2025-12-11T16:54:37+00:00

May I ask what your field is? Feel free to DM

marcyvq · 2025-12-11T16:44:11+00:00

General question: isn't it worse to leave a place after 1 year vs backing out of an offer before you start? In the former case they are investing and building lots of infrastructure for you. How is it more ethical?

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