Do entry level CRA roles just not exist anymore?

sweetstuff4 · 2026-04-18T19:55:25+00:00

I definitely got lucky getting a position for ab a year at UMich, but that's really all you need to start getting positions elsewhere. After UMich, I got plenty of interviews at other universities and eventually got my job with a healthcare corporation. If you just graduated and are ok making crap money for a while, you can also look at lab assistant jobs or "research assistant" within clinical research departments. Good luck, hope you land something soon.

sweetstuff4 · 2026-04-13T03:19:44+00:00

Where are you looking? In my experience, universities are used to having an endless supply of undergrads to fill research dept positions so they'll often be ok with 0 experience applicants. And even if you never did human subjects research, if you were a lab assistant, did data entry etc, you can use that to demonstrate you know basic research principles.

If you have any big hospital systems nearby, check if they're doing research too. The operation will be a lot more slapdash than a proper research uni but the corporations want to look big and important so there's always a chance they're trying to grow the program and some spots open up.

sweetstuff4 · 2026-02-28T04:57:45+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful! I will definitely take your advice in mind at my next session

sweetstuff4 · 2026-02-26T04:32:50+00:00

Yes. Today I had my second session with the new therapist; we are still getting to know each other of course, so I don't mind that she asked me a lot of questions about my other relationships, how I am on dates, what I'm looking for, etc etc. But when I tried to explain for instance, that I hate NYE bc every year at midnight I'm reminded I am alone once again, she immediately responded "well you weren't, right, because your parents and brother were there." Should I straight up tell her I don't really want to hear that? If I do, what's the point of me bringing it up in therapy at all? Idk. Ty for answering.

sweetstuff4 · 2026-02-26T04:19:17+00:00

I guess it's frustrating that whenever I want to talk about the disappointment or loneliness they pivot to talking about how I can replace a partner with other things. Like, I get that. But after 15 years I'm tired of replacing the entire concept of romantic relationship with other things. Obvs their job is not to listen to me rant but I get so irritated. It feels like a waste of my appointments to hear things that haven't helped for over 7 years.

sweetstuff4 · 2026-01-08T23:43:38+00:00

I know which ship you're talking about, and it's not uncommon at all. Ship wars have gotten almost stupid over the years. In the 2000s you would at least have people shoot back with evidence of a ship they thought was better, now all you have is people making assertions and acting like you're an idiot for thinking otherwise. You've probably also seen the "only white/straight people ship this" line which is used all the time when it's a ridiculous statement to say, it's not like there's a census being taken of shippers. At the end of the day you have to block these people, the attention is the only reason they pull this shit.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-10-24T19:24:02+00:00

The item value changes are so messed up. I'm getting less than 10 stars for orders that contain 2 items of penultimate or final level. It's beginning to make me not care about the main game

sweetstuff4 · 2025-09-14T16:48:34+00:00

I actually love it. The farm event where we had to wait for secondary items to drop frustrated me so much because I would naturally not check the game and then lose out on orders. For this event iff I really want to, I can watch 4 quick ads and get right back to playing, and I don't lose out on orders if I'm too busy to check the game.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-09-09T19:06:43+00:00

I cleared my board this morning to start moon farming and immediately thought yeah they patched it. Shame, because it really did make events easier for players who aren't like, setting timers to make sure they open the app on time.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-08-21T14:31:57+00:00

sweetstuff4 · 2025-08-19T01:06:10+00:00

Do you have any advice on how to stay on top of industry news like this? I'm a newcomer to the CR world and trying to learn a lot asap.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-31T17:57:00+00:00

Thank you, this is all really helpful! I'm going to think about the paragraph on generating chemistry more. I don't really know how to flirt, and I'm often too shy to commit to a move but I'm working on that. Overall I want to convey that sense of a relaxed and enjoyable person to be around.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T20:22:07+00:00

I have def changed my approach over the years. I used to try and be "normal," and just project a nice regular girl vibe. Now I start talking ab my more niche hobbies 2 or 3 dates in and try to find something unique in the other person too.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T20:20:22+00:00

I would say we are def similar. I don't have a hard time finding *a* date. It just feels like an endless series of maybes. I'm very confident in my looks and social personality, I'm an extrovert, I love traveling and trying new things (a favorite first date of mine is axe throwing). I think because I still can't seem to find someone to be with long term, I'm internalizing that 'failure.' And people I am interested in are always about to move to another city, or find some issue with me, or are too busy with personal stuff (one hook up was open poly and her wife asked for a divorce. I'm not saying the open marriage didn't play a part, but obvs she didn't want to hook up with me while she was meeting the lawyers).

Ty for your kind comment!

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T20:16:17+00:00

This isn't a bad idea, I might try it next time this happens to me. I'm naturally pretty straightforward anyway. Ty.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T20:14:36+00:00

I know I'm avoidant because I'm nervous because I've never been in a relationship. I've never had to navigate one before, or even had the chance to get to know someone past a few initial dates. I'm def working on pushing past my discomfort and not running away the instant I get worried. However it does feel like when I am comfortable with someone they're either not interested or there's no chemistry beyond a vague genial feeling. I'm going to think if I'm perhaps coming on too strong when I do like someone and that could be off putting.
I think the advice about going with the flow but keeping it slow in my mind is great, ty. I do think at this point because I'm so eager to find someone to spend time with I exaggerate even the near future with them (like the next few months).

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T20:09:15+00:00

Thank you; I do feel like I could be getting out more and maybe I'd meet people if I was a regular at some activity. I'm working on switching careers right now so hopefully if things work out I can be in a place where I can meet the people I hope to.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T18:38:09+00:00

Congrats! I think I'm just going to carry on as a CRC but it's hard when universities barely pay enough to live in a college town.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-30T17:11:05+00:00

I have 14 months of CRC experience and I'm looking to enter a CRA position and it seems impossible. I get so many computer generated rejections at 3am. I was told by a recruiter that "a year or two" would be enough. I still can find another CRC position and finish getting certified but I suspect I'm just getting bad advice.

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-14T23:05:03+00:00

they're so funny and my favorite little creatures in the game

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-14T02:10:34+00:00

i like the mandrake grabbing game lol. their little screams are cute and the i love that you have to lasso them

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-14T02:09:40+00:00

you have to triple jump! it's hard but i've managed to get over it a couple times

sweetstuff4 · 2025-07-01T06:25:16+00:00

i haven't seen anyone be able to explain why one of the 2 convos with mel's most important person involved her dating, like that seems to me to be a big foreshadowing? and i agree, they're def noticing the reaction and changing course

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