Just for fun, here my top 15 reasons for being a scientist. Add your own reasons in the comments below if you so wish.
1. Not being stuck behind a desk all day every day
2. Conferences… see the world for free
3. Understanding some of the fundamentals of life and the universe
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Curious Tales from the History of Biology
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The Fundamentals of qPCR and RT-qPCR
4. Getting paid to do something you can actually enjoy
5. Realising just how little understanding we have of life and the universe
6. Having the freedom to plan & execute your work (If you are a PhD student you may have to wait until you have finished your studies for this one!)
7. People believe what you say (trust me I’m a “doctor”)
8. Not having to wear a suit to work every day (could you imagine that?)
9. Getting paid to think creatively
10. If it doesn’t work, it’s not your fault. Most things don’t work anyway – this is research!
11. Getting paid to think logically and innovate
12. Lab coats – even less need to dress smart for work.
13. You can work in nearly any country in the world that you choose
14. Owning a bunsen burner (or the equivalent gadget for your specialization)
15. Your mother/father/grandmother thinks you are a genius (unless he/she is a scientist too!)
Got any more?… add them below.
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