Category Archives: vulnerability

What could be happening behind the scenes on the hiring committee?

Posted on July 23, 2018 by SweetScience

I recently heard an interesting story from a colleague about the hiring process for my position – and how I almost didn’t get an interview! Have you ever heard the behind the scenes story of how you got hired? It … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, advice, Interview, job search, new job, uncertainty, vulnerability | 1 Comment

#Me Too

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Curiouser&Curiouser

Last Sunday night it started popping up on my Facebook feed… “Me too. If all the people who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote “Me too” as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” … Continue reading →

Posted in female scientist, no regrets, peace, sexism, vulnerability, women in science, Women in STEM | Tagged | 1 Comment

Are you prepared to deal with chronic illness?

Posted on October 6, 2016 by SweetScience

I could probably count on one hand the number of sick days I’ve used in my adult life before this year. I figured that would change when I had a baby, either to stay home with a sick kid or … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, advice, flexibility, Illness, part time work, postdoc, support, uncertainty, vulnerability | Leave a comment

Part-time work in academia

Posted on September 22, 2016 by peírama

Having it all can be a bit controversial. You can have it, or you can’t have it, you should have it or you shouldn’t. I’m pretty sure I don’t want it all, but I do want a little bit of … Continue reading →

Posted in female scientist, flexibility, having it all, motherhood, part time work, postdocs, vulnerability, women in science | 4 Comments

Why I stopped faking it

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Curiouser&Curiouser

When I was in grad school I felt like I wasn’t good enough and at the same time that I deserved to have it all – perfect grades, grants, awards, fantastic publications, a great social life and a happy family. My … Continue reading →

Posted in alternative career, biotech, bosses, broken dreams, confidence, early career scientist, female scientist, graduate school, having it all, industry, job search, Leaving Academia, letting go, new job, no regrets, perfectionism, professional, strengths and weaknesses, trying to please others, uncertainty, vulnerability, women in science | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Pause Within a Pause

Posted on August 17, 2015 by saraswatiphd

All you need is already within you, only you must approach yourself with reverence and love. Self-condemnation and self-distrust are grievous errors… all I plead with you is this: make love of your self perfect. Sri Nisargadatta I am reading … Continue reading →

Posted in "plugged in", "Radical Acceptance", breathing, early career scientist, gratitude, letting go, meditation, pause, peace, Tara Brach, vulnerability | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments