So thats what i am upto now -
In a top cancer biology lab as a post doc. I consider myself really lucky that things clicked the way they are and i am in an awesome place for research. Things were nice because P is here and we are in one place under one roof - awesome!
But it also brings with it a lot of pressure. I was in a lab that was relatively a less expectant of spectacular things - a lot less of 'being on top of things' and didnt have people working round the clock - 50% attendance on weekends. I am getting used to one very important thing - being more inquisitive and asking questions about everything thats happening. Trying to critique something and think why they did this or why they didnt do this - or why they should be doing something. I fear i havent had enough training on this front and am hoping to get better soon! My first journal club presentation was weird - i didnt understand the data very well and didnt know the biology behind everything since this is not what i did before.
I have come a long way since my first couple of months but have realized that there is a stark contrast with how i used to do things back in India. I was always taught to be humble. You know 100000 things and you talk about 10. Arrogance is bad. And what i am disappointed is to see how many people blow their own trumpets. I lack the ability to blow things up much more than they are because i think if its there - people will know what its like. Often times, being pushy and saying something wins over actually knowing things - appearing to be in control is the key i guess. I havent mastered the art of this yet but am trying hard to realize that i need to do that! Everytime we go to a carnatic music concert i marvel at how humble and simple the artists are and am reminded about the stark contrast - having an extremely strong opinion about everything and complaining about things and somehow making your presence felt seems to matter. Ah well thats how it is in the real world i guess. P knows how to do that very well and am hoping i get some gyan from him!
And yes, spring is beautiful! Here is to the fact that i experienced 4 seasons for the first time in my life!
In a top cancer biology lab as a post doc. I consider myself really lucky that things clicked the way they are and i am in an awesome place for research. Things were nice because P is here and we are in one place under one roof - awesome!
But it also brings with it a lot of pressure. I was in a lab that was relatively a less expectant of spectacular things - a lot less of 'being on top of things' and didnt have people working round the clock - 50% attendance on weekends. I am getting used to one very important thing - being more inquisitive and asking questions about everything thats happening. Trying to critique something and think why they did this or why they didnt do this - or why they should be doing something. I fear i havent had enough training on this front and am hoping to get better soon! My first journal club presentation was weird - i didnt understand the data very well and didnt know the biology behind everything since this is not what i did before.
I have come a long way since my first couple of months but have realized that there is a stark contrast with how i used to do things back in India. I was always taught to be humble. You know 100000 things and you talk about 10. Arrogance is bad. And what i am disappointed is to see how many people blow their own trumpets. I lack the ability to blow things up much more than they are because i think if its there - people will know what its like. Often times, being pushy and saying something wins over actually knowing things - appearing to be in control is the key i guess. I havent mastered the art of this yet but am trying hard to realize that i need to do that! Everytime we go to a carnatic music concert i marvel at how humble and simple the artists are and am reminded about the stark contrast - having an extremely strong opinion about everything and complaining about things and somehow making your presence felt seems to matter. Ah well thats how it is in the real world i guess. P knows how to do that very well and am hoping i get some gyan from him!
And yes, spring is beautiful! Here is to the fact that i experienced 4 seasons for the first time in my life!
