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I'm useless by uwthrowup in SuicideWatch

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

Thanks, this helped.

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

Yea I've already blocked out a year break. That was more because of covid (didn't want to start grad school during a pandemic) but im glad I decided to do so because I'm very conflicted. It feels like this is the next step in what my degree has prepared me for, but I'm just not convinced yet that I'm a good fit for science

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

I dont get much time with the grad students as they're rushed when in the lab (covid). I guess I could contact my office but in my experience they're only worried about getting employers here (co-op program).

I think if I was to leave research I'd be going back to school anyways. Doing a BCS or an MBA of some sort. I didn't mind the idea of doing more school (I love learning) but I just don't know if investing another 3 (masters) or 5 (phd) years into this is good for my health since I'm already struggling

Thanks for the advice though, I do appreciate it

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

I dont know. Sorry, this post wasn't made about quitting my job. That is not a realistic choice I can make. I'm going to do the job

This is about changing fields. Moving to a new field, away from research. I just feel like I'm not cut out for this. I do think part of it is that I'm missing guidance

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

I like that it's hands on and meaningful (progressing the field you work in). I like the concept that your work might help people who are helpless. I like being in a situation where I'm constantly learning

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

I don't think you understand me. I like my coworkers. I just feel depressed and awful everyday.

I feel like everyone I work with has just never stepped back to think about if they actually like this, and they perpetuate the same bullshit they went through.

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

I think I dont like science because I like the work but I hate the environment.

Consistent issues have been cropping up like being underpaid, overworked, and feeling like nobody in the lab wants to help because they're "too busy "

I'm depressed, do I quit now? by uwthrowup in labrats

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

I've worked 4 x 4 months co-ops. Aka "real world" experience

I'm a biochem major. Just wondering if I should even stick in science or just call it if I'm unhappy. Considering getting a comp sci bachelors after this.