During the last few months, much of my spare time has been taken up by applying for jobs. Much of this blog has also been filled with posts on this topic. Well, I have an update on the job search front- I just accepted a position in market research as a research executive (fancy title for research assistant)! It feels […]
If you have been following this blog for a little while you may have noticed that I have published a few posts about ‘life after PhD’. In particularly, I have recently posted about what’s next and whether a PhD makes you overqualified. I am sorry if you are not into these types posts, because I have a feeling there will […]
My name is Taylor and I’m in the final year of my PhD at Victoria University of Wellington, in New Zealand. I work in the chemical immunology team at the Ferrier Research Institute and my PhD involves designing and synthesising therapeutic cancer vaccines. The work I’ve undertaken My day’s are pretty similar and involve a lot of in and out […]
My GTFO plan is definitely underway and I am starting to see some progress with my thesis, which is exciting… and a relief! I wrote in a blog post a little while ago that I would have to be doing longer hours in the office, and that has definitely been true. I try to still have work life balance, […]
6.25am- Early wake up this morning. My morning schedule varies depending on what I’m doing, but I always feel productive if I get up before 7. 7.33am- watering my plant babies! My chillies are doing so well (apart from the dead one you can spot). I also got spring onions over the weekend, so hopefully they go well too! 8.38am- […]
** In Collaboration** Starting your own business can be a challenging prospect, but the promise of financial freedom and less reliance on your employer can be well worth the risks involved. However, there are many different ways to start your own business and become your own business, and there are countless tools and services out there that can help you […]
** In collaboration** Plenty of people know about working from home and the advantages it gives. They know that if they work from home, they’re able to look after their kids, save on commuting costs and also get stuff done in their pyjamas. At least, that’s the sort of idea that most people have when they think of people that […]
