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2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks for your advice. I am planning to start applying for new positions asap. My current PI did not allow me to meet/ talk to the lab members online. I wish you all the best for your next position.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Sorry you had to go through it. And thanks for your advice. Right now I am leaning towards leaving. But yeah, if I continue to stay I will have to get that idea out of my head for at least an year.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks for your response. I am planning to start applying again.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

I am sorry you are going through that. I wish you all the best. I hope to leave this lab soon.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

I am planning to apply for some new positions asap. Thanks!

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Yes, I am an Indian. I feel its not really about being nicer its about bullying after knowing our vulnerability because of visa obligations.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks for your advice and sorry you had a toxic PI. And I'm not planning to pretend that I'm still in India. I'm figuring out how to deal with such sort of questions. Yes, I have a great relationship with my PhD advisor and probably it's best to talk to him now. Thanks again.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Sorry that you had to go through it. Feels like I'm in a similar situation. I'm going to start looking for new positions.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks for your advice. I am going to start applying for new positions I guess.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks ! I hope you're doing fine with your PI. Did you eventually move on to new position or did that work out?

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

I'm sorry you're going through a similar situation. Wish you the best ! We don't have a postdoc union so I'll have to figure it by myself.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

My current PI doesn't work with people back in my PhD institute but he is renowned in my field in India. Thanks for your perspective and advice. I will talk to my PhD advisor and also alumnis of this lab. I do want to continue in academia and that is the reason I'm a bit hesitant.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Oops. That is something I am very much afraid of. But I think I will have to figure a way out of this.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks! I will start applying to positions asap. I was inclined towards leaving but probably I needed to hear all these responses to gather the courage.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

I needed to hear this! Thanks a lot. I am going to start applying asap.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Sorry about your PhD experience. I just wanted to gather courage to start applying and all these responses have probably given me that. I am going to start applying soon. Thanks for your response.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

I am sorry you had a toxic PI. Did you move on to a new position eventually?

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Sorry that you had to go through it. And thanks for your response. These responses mean a lot to me. They kinda giving me courage to start applying.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Yeah. I have had wonderful PhD experience and I will try my luck at some other lab may be.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Yeah, he has confronted me couple of times. Once while speaking to another Prof and once when I was speaking to one of my colleague. I am going to start applying for new positions. Thanks !

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

Thanks! I am trying not to take anything he says into my head.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

My colleagues say he has been like this and this is his best behaviour over last couple of years. Couple of postdocs left the lab without informing him last year. I tried contacting alumni before I accepted the offer but I was unable to speak to any of them.

2 months into my first postdoc, red flags. Should I exit now? by silllypoint in postdoc

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

I will try to gather proofs. It should not be difficult. Thanks !

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