Jobs in STEM

We have a new person in our team who is in the same position as me. I'm responsible for training them but I am younger and they are more experienced in other sectors. I'm finding they're really challe...

I’m 8 months into my first job out of college (graduated with a bachelors in chem a year ago) I’m always trying to improve my skills and I try very very hard to never make the same mistake twice but I...

Is everyone facing this problem of unavailable job opportunities even though you have quite some experience? I have 5 years in experience yet wont be taken even as an intern or beginner

I’m a new grad who is one month into my first job and feeling constantly stressed. I’ve already gotten feedback three times, and while it wasn’t harsh, it’s making me question if I’m doing okay. I fee...

I have a chemical engineering degree, hundreds of job applications, and 9 months of searching, and I still don't have a real engineering job. I've had several interviews that led nowhere except for on...

Is it ever too late to pivot into a STEM career? I’m looking into a career change in my early 30s and feeling the age gap anxiety. If you started your career a little later (late 20's and up), did you...

Is it normal for senior coworkers to gatekeep knowledge instead of documenting anything? Feels impossible to grow when every answer is “I’ll just do it myself.” I feel they've just done the job for so...

Would you take a paycut to join Visa ?

I got an offer which gave me barely a day to make a decision and no negotiation . So i have to accept it although its a long commute, yes, 3 hours round trip. I was also interviewing a job that is nea...

I got put on a Performance Improvement Plan at work today. I’ve been at this place almost 9 months and this is my first job in the field after college. I was feeling okay about it but I just had a fri...

​I blocked out two hours today for actual deep work. Within twenty minutes, I got three "quick question" pings and an urgent invite for a meeting during that time. ​Does true focus time even exist any...

I have a video call interview coming up, and I'm debating whether or not I need to show my face. Are hiring managers less likely to move you forward if you just use audio and keep the camera off? I ha...

Is unlimited PTO as a perk a red flag at this point? I catch myself writing off any job that lists it because my last company used it as a cover to never approve real time off. Has anyone actually wor...

How do we "train" Glassdoor's AI to not send waste of time jobs. I see next to nothing in my field and the few in my field are demanding higher level degrees than I have. I was an Industrial Chemist...

I want to step up in my career and move into a leadership role, such as a Functional Manager or Director. I’m trying to understand what my strategy should be to get there, what skills I need to build,...

I’ve noticed a lot of my work only gets attention when something goes wrong. Preventing problems rarely feels visible or recognized. Does proactive work get enough credit where you are?

I have 2 YOE, but my technical skills are advanced enough to meet the requirements of mid-level roles that ask for 3 to 7 years. Since job postings often treat years of experience as a strict filter, ...

Is there a polite way to ask a lot of questions? I’m lucky to have helpful senior coworkers, but I’m always worried I’m interrupting their flow. Should I be saving questions for a certain time, or is ...

Will using AI to tweak my resume get me flagged by automated systems? When I apply for jobs, I usually use AI to help adjust my resume and cover letter so they fit the job description. I know many com...

​I used to think the career ladder meant doing more of the science. Turns out, it mostly means managing the people, the timelines, and the budgets around the science. ​Anyone else miss just putting th...