While in a postdoc in molecular biology we found out my eldest was developmentally delayed. I made the decision to stay home with them, which essentially ended my career. It was not easy. I found a new community among homeschoolers, and it was without doubt necessary for my child, but my ego did not like losing the cachet of being a scientist.
Love this reflection ❤️ Wintering feels like a core tenant of my personality (lol), but I’m definitely learning how to lean toward productivity more and more through things I love, rather than things I feel obligated to do. Thank you for this reminder!
While in a postdoc in molecular biology we found out my eldest was developmentally delayed. I made the decision to stay home with them, which essentially ended my career. It was not easy. I found a new community among homeschoolers, and it was without doubt necessary for my child, but my ego did not like losing the cachet of being a scientist.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ann. I really admire your chosen path.
BTW I returned to science again in 2005. I was wrong about giving it up forever.
That's cool! Good to know that even a decision that feels final doesn't have to be.
Love this reflection ❤️ Wintering feels like a core tenant of my personality (lol), but I’m definitely learning how to lean toward productivity more and more through things I love, rather than things I feel obligated to do. Thank you for this reminder!
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