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As a Contractor, It’s Up to Me to Protect My Time

April 27th, 2015 | 16 Comments

As a Contractor, It’s Up to Me to Protect My Time

Since my defense last summer, I’ve been contracting with a company that provides scientific services. This job has been my main source of income outside of my fellowship from this past spring. I’ve stuck with this job even though most people I know who have done it have quit after a short time, and I think the difference is that I’ve decided to fiercely protect my time.   I am a perfectionist, as are many scientists. I … Read entire article »

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We’re So Not Entrepreneurial, But Maybe We Can Change

August 27th, 2012 | 20 Comments

We’re So Not Entrepreneurial, But Maybe We Can Change

I took a career/personality assessment test a couple years ago through my university’s career center called the Strong Interest Inventory, and it told me that I don’t have the aptitude to work for myself.  I really didn’t need a test to tell me that – I could just look at the evidence of my life, and Kyle’s too.  Not only have I never run a business, I’ve never wanted to. I haven’t even pursued side … Read entire article »

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