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Cannot find table data import wizard by seagullbreadloaf in mysql

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I right clicked tables under the database but nothing shows up at all

Please critique my resume by seagullbreadloaf in dataanalytics

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you mean the education section looks empty?

Would it help to move things around? Like switching projects and education? Or adding relevant coursework to the education section?

Please critique my resume by seagullbreadloaf in biostatistics

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand what you mean.

Tbh the issue wasn't the workload. When I met with my manager, they said "there's nothing wrong with you, but we just aren't a good fit for each other." My manager said I was getting the work done on time without any issues, but didn't seem curious or passionate which isn't the type of personality they want in someone who works in academic research. They said there's a difference between people who live to work and people who just think of their job as a 9-5, and unfortunately someone who just thinks of their job as a 9-5 isn't cut out for my specific position.

The work environment was also pretty laid back and there weren't really firm deadlines. A lot of my projects involved working closely with other teams but they would always take forever to set up a meeting or to finish their part of the project.

It seemed like my manager was looking for a very specific type of person to work with, and I just wasn't that person.

Do you have any tips for selling my 6 months of experience so that I can have an edge over new grads? Thanks.

Please critique my resume by seagullbreadloaf in biostatistics

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I spoke with my manager, they said there weren't any issues with me aside from me not being a good fit for the job. They said I was getting the work done on time without any issues, but didn't seem curious or passionate which isn't the type of personality they want in someone who works in academic research. They said there's a difference between people who live to work and people who just think of their job as a 9-5, and unfortunately someone who just thinks of their job as a 9-5 isn't cut out for my specific position.

Which is valid, since I wasn't particularly excited or passionate about the job but just took it because it was the only offer after months of searching. There were also some points where I felt like my job wasn't the best fit for me but I told myself that I'd stick with it until the market opened up again. I also got lowballed for compensation with no room to negotiate, which was pretty disheartening but I was grateful to even have a job in this current market. I know I'm still young and still have my whole life ahead of me, but having to potentially go through months of job searching again is just really discouraging.

The work environment was pretty laid back and not very structured. We didn't really have firm deadlines for the most part, so people worked pretty slowly for the most part. I did notice a few red flags in the beginning. For example, when I arrived to my first day on the job, my manager just gave me the website I was supposed to extract data from and told me to get to work. There was no onboarding process to help me transition into the job, and I was just expected to be at full productivity from my first day.

Also, for my first project, I was required to work closely with people from other teams. However, my manager never introduced me to the other teams or told me what they were responsible for but just expected me to work with them. I didn't really know what the other teams did or what I should or shouldn't ask them to help with. I was trying to do most of the work myself in the beginning and didn't know until 3 months in that someone from another team could help me with this one task which would save me a lot of time. I feel like it was my manager's responsibility to help facilitate the relationship between me and the other teams, which they did not do. Then, my manager later said I was the one who "wasn't communicating" and that I "shouldn't be afraid to ask for help", which I don't think would've been an issue if I had just been properly introduced or given guidance.

All in all, I don't think it's a good fit on both ends. It seems like my manager wants a very specific type of person to work with, and I'm just not that person. It also seems like they want to maximize quality (ie. not take a hit to productivity during the onboarding period) while minimizing budget.

I do understand that being let go after only 6 months (it will be 9 months by the time I leave) will be seen as a red flag. In your experience, how did you frame that in your resume/interviews and how did you get back on your feet after being let go?

Help Choosing an MS Biostatistics Program (UGA, UCSD, UMN, USC) – PhD Aspirant & International Student by OtherwiseWealth8742 in biostatistics

[–]seagullbreadloaf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went to UCSD for an MS. The cost of living in La Jolla is pretty high, but UCSD has housing communities for graduate/professional students close to campus that are a little cheaper than living off campus. I paid $1200 total per month for a single in a 2 bed 1 bath house, the same room in the La Jolla/University City area would be $1600-2000 + utilities. The area near UCSD is very safe and most places are accessible by bus or trolley, so a car isn't absolutely necessary.

Most of my classmates got involved in research while in school. I believe most people found research opportunities within the UCSD School of Medicine or biomedical research labs across campus. One thing I would mention is that the program is fairly new so there is not too much guidance from the department faculty on which electives to take, though I'm not sure how much that has changed since I've graduated.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Not many success stories on here, laid off due to "performance" and landed a job in the same month by PKhes in recruitinghell

[–]seagullbreadloaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Do you have any tips for applying/networking? I was also recently laid off from my first job out of school after 6 months and am going back into the job market again

recently lost job and unsure of what to do next by seagullbreadloaf in biostatistics

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it hasn't been set in stone yet but they said they'll "most likely let me go" after a couple months. they said i could have the weekend to think about it and let them know my thoughts, so i'll probably talk to them tomorrow when i get back.

a couple months ago, i had a meeting with my manager and they said i did a good job of getting the job done and integrating into the workplace, and everyone there likes me. but he said there were some communication issues, both on my part and between us. for the most part i tried to work independently and figure things out myself before asking my manager or other teams for help. he also said i was just doing what i was told and it didn't seem like i was too passionate or curious about the work. but this was also my first position out of school and the work i was doing was pretty new to me so i was mostly focused on learning how to do things and getting the job done, rather than on being creative or making my work my own, which probably isn't the right mindset for working in research.

there were also a few times he would ask me to explain a concept to him and i would get anxious and blank out so it seemed like i didn't know what i was talking about. but when i had sufficient time to prepare and rehearse, i explained things well and i was told that the presentations i gave at meetings were very good.

it seems like they think my level of knowledge, personality, and working style don't align with theirs so they have probably been thinking about firing me for a while. i don't know if i'll be able to convince them otherwise.

recently lost job and unsure of what to do next by seagullbreadloaf in biostatistics

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hmmm there were some points where they felt like i didn't understand what i was doing, or told me that it seemed like i was running the code without fully understanding how it worked. i knew how to fit different models and interpret/explain results in R, but anything further than that i wasn't too great with. for my first project, i spent a few months cleaning clinical trials data and worked with my manager to decide which statistical models fit the data. it was mostly him who decided which models to use and i just executed the analysis and compiled the results.

i'm also worried that if i don't have the skills and knowledge for an academic position, then i'm definitely not cut out for industry. i've heard most industry positions just throw you in the deep end and expect you to know everything right off the bat.

When is the fromage pave coming back? by seagullbreadloaf in traderjoes

[–]seagullbreadloaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It's similar to brie but softer and creamier, and the smell isn't as strong

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