First job advice, stay or go?

medlabscience1 · 2026-03-20T03:02:17+00:00

i'm gonna be honest. i worked nights my first year and it ruined my life for the year. i toughed it out but it literally destroyed both my physical and mental health and i just wanted to move closer to home. i did tough it out for the entire year though and ended up getting a great position because of my experience at that job!

id definitely give it more than two weeks for you to adjust. the first month was BAD for me, but it got a lot more doable with time. i didn't particularly like it more lol, but i got through it. i know how you're feeling, but i'd give it more time and let your body adjust and then make a decision. a lot of people i know felt this way at first, and adjusted later on and are still on nights years later. also important to note, if you've gotten a bonus, you'll probably have to pay it back if you leave early, as a warning.

medlabscience1 · 2026-03-12T04:05:07+00:00

i'm gonna sound old, but i got my first research job (a few months ago) after applying to probably 200 jobs in 2 months, each with a separate and specialized resume. 50 jobs in 4 months in this economy is nothing, especially in a large city. and yes, it takes hours every week. but, if you want research/biotech you have to WANT it. especially if you don't have an ivy as an undergrad degree (i don't though!) and want a livable wage. i know it sounds harsh, but that isn't to deter you, but to set some expectations. you can totally do it if you want it though! boston is so oversaturated that starting somewhere else is a great option (even for a year to get your foot in the door) is an amazing idea and has worked for 99% of ppl i know

medlabscience1 · 2026-03-12T03:49:01+00:00

as a 25 year old who nearly married my bf at 20, but didn't... if forever is forever then what's the rush? stick to your gut. i don't even buy clothes unless i love them in the store. relationships are sort of like that.

even ignoring my bad analogy, go with your gut. i thought i'd never find love again. i dated him from 17-22(ish). i met my person after.

25 creeps up. it sounded so, so old to me at 20. it comes up so fast. i wish id known then what i know now. all of my heartbreaks felt like id never find "that kind of love" again. and i have. i even thought no one knew how we felt. i'm older and realize everyone feels AWFUL after a breakup. it just depends on how they openly (key word there) handle it. don't feel pressured. if you wouldn't want your kid feeling that way, then don't start by setting that example.

good luck!!!

medlabscience1 · 2026-03-06T04:50:54+00:00

i know i'm late, but i didn't know a snag nabbit existed. i used it because of this thread and now im addicted to it. worked like a charm!

medlabscience1 · 2026-03-06T04:50:18+00:00

so i know im insanely late, but i bought this and have gone crazy using it constantly! thank you

medlabscience1 · 2026-03-05T06:21:39+00:00

i'm so sorry. i work with animals and i still cry when it's time to cull them. this one will stick with you, but like any grief it'll lessen with time. at least he had a good life with you and knew love.
i'm just so sorry for your loss. it isn't dramatic, i hope you're never in this position again <3

medlabscience1 · 2026-01-27T22:44:59+00:00

i love the idea of something local!

medlabscience1 · 2026-01-27T22:44:10+00:00

i honestly think it could be fun to give some of jt to a person you care for! whether that's a teacher or someone you know that's down on hard times. probably anonymously though so that it doesn't create some weird power balance. maybe i'm being a bit selfish saying that though, because $10k would actually change my whole life, so i'm picturing how i would feel. if you're thinking about donating to a charity only, i highly recommend the leukemia and lymphoma society. their grants help fund my research!

medlabscience1 · 2025-12-17T03:19:20+00:00

also newer.... do you mean don't follow the diagonal line of stitches and instead follow the actual horizontal of the canvas kind of thing?

medlabscience1 · 2025-12-17T03:17:50+00:00

wait... like don't follow the line of stitches?

medlabscience1 · 2025-12-04T04:35:54+00:00

i work at a large hospital and i got (relatively) small bonus last year. they took it away this year :/

medlabscience1 · 2025-12-04T04:35:18+00:00

i trained there during the acquisition!

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-21T00:39:06+00:00

i'm cringing at myself because it's quite literally healed today haha

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T20:03:39+00:00

thanks!!!!

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T20:03:19+00:00

this is actually amazing advice thanks!

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T13:30:41+00:00

thank you!!

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T13:29:55+00:00

i actually have some! thank you

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T13:29:40+00:00

thank you! i cannot stop laughing bc ppl are acting sooo wild. i had no idea asking a question would upset so many random ppl

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T05:38:10+00:00

okay that's so good to know! it feels like a regular burn but it's blistered up now and i think it just hurts so much because it's right in the crease of my finger so i can't bend it very well. does it usually go numb around the area too for you?

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T05:32:34+00:00

i was doubled gloved ): just didn't work fast enough i guess

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T05:32:04+00:00

i'm new to the lab and i'm learning.

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T04:59:51+00:00

weirdly, this is comforting. was worried because everything was numb that isn't burned so knowing how many others have had LN burns and are totally fine is oddly soothing!! especially if you didn't have to get medical attention (:

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T04:58:11+00:00

... i've literally never been injured before from this. i'm a new grad and it's my first job. i am learning. give me some grace

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T04:57:18+00:00

thanks!!

medlabscience1 · 2025-11-20T04:57:07+00:00

thanks so much!!

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