Some people have asked,"How do you do it?"
The answer? "I have some help and I don't need much sleep."
Below is a sample timeline of a day with three kids and everything else.
6:30 Nurse baby, play
7:15 Get myself ready and greet older 2 kids
8:00 Baby naps while breakfast with family
8:30 Grade 3 child and Dad go to school/work
9:00 Read/play with kindergarten child, work from home
10:00 Nurse, Mama's helper arrives
11:30 Work meeting or lunch with kids
12:30 Kids back to school
1:00 Nurse then play with baby, prep dinner
2:00 Conference call
3:00 Pick up kids from school, Mama's helper leaves
4:00 Nurse and play
5:00 Dinner for kids and Mama, piano and song time with kids and baby
5:30 Dad comes home
6:00 Nurse and bathtime
7:00 Baby to bed
8:00 Older 2 kids to bed
8:30 - 10 Work
Emails and texts are also exchanged throughout the day, sometimes while picking up kids from school, sometimes while nursing.
10 Nurse (sometimes she skips this one)
1 Nurse
4 Nurse
7 Nurse
Day starts again :)
Whew! Life is full. Mama has to be efficient. There is not one moment when I am not multitasking. What a fun journey!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Factors to Consider With the Job Offer
Here are some of the factors besides salary (summarized briefly) to consider with the job offer. Not all jobs will come with these options, but some will.
1. Career development with the job, within the organization
2. Office culture - did you "click" with the people?
3. QOL - how far is the job? Will you enjoy the commute?
4. Vacation (negotiable as well)
5. On-site daycare
6. Benefits - medical, dental, other health-related
7. Stock options
8. Do they promote "Fedex Days" or initiative and follow-through? "Fedex Days" are those days when employees can work on anything that they think need improvement. At the end of the day, everyone gets together over food and drinks to present their ideas. Some of the best ideas and product enhancements have resulted from these days.
9. Management
10. Do you agree with the organization's overall message? I hope you believe in them, or you should not have even applied.
11. Can you deliver more then expected with your own dose of initiative and creativity?
12. Family days available?
13. Last but not least, will you be happy with the actual work?
1. Career development with the job, within the organization
2. Office culture - did you "click" with the people?
3. QOL - how far is the job? Will you enjoy the commute?
4. Vacation (negotiable as well)
5. On-site daycare
6. Benefits - medical, dental, other health-related
7. Stock options
8. Do they promote "Fedex Days" or initiative and follow-through? "Fedex Days" are those days when employees can work on anything that they think need improvement. At the end of the day, everyone gets together over food and drinks to present their ideas. Some of the best ideas and product enhancements have resulted from these days.
9. Management
10. Do you agree with the organization's overall message? I hope you believe in them, or you should not have even applied.
11. Can you deliver more then expected with your own dose of initiative and creativity?
12. Family days available?
13. Last but not least, will you be happy with the actual work?
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Job...after Baby #3
Wow - we are at Baby #3. More interrupted sleep, but it comes with the cuteness.
I taught classes while I was pregnant, finished the final grades and she was born 2 weeks after. Great timing! While taking a "break" from teaching, I am writing a book to go with the next class and organizing a biomedical career symposium for one day in the summer. I wrote a proposal for it a few months back which was awarded. I have a great student team helping me as I am unable to do most of the legwork with new baby. As you can see the common theme with all of my post-births, set up a plan to have enthusiastic interns or students help with the job. With the right leadership and guidance, it works!
I taught classes while I was pregnant, finished the final grades and she was born 2 weeks after. Great timing! While taking a "break" from teaching, I am writing a book to go with the next class and organizing a biomedical career symposium for one day in the summer. I wrote a proposal for it a few months back which was awarded. I have a great student team helping me as I am unable to do most of the legwork with new baby. As you can see the common theme with all of my post-births, set up a plan to have enthusiastic interns or students help with the job. With the right leadership and guidance, it works!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Incorporating professional development into the graduate curriculum
Hi Everyone,
It has been a while. Great news! We introduced a graduate professional development course to my alma mater and it was a great success, according to the feedback which returned after the class. I hope more universities follow. The course outline is posted on here.
For any academics interested, please email me at nana.lee@utoronto.ca for any feedback or discussions to start your own.
It has been a while. Great news! We introduced a graduate professional development course to my alma mater and it was a great success, according to the feedback which returned after the class. I hope more universities follow. The course outline is posted on here.
For any academics interested, please email me at nana.lee@utoronto.ca for any feedback or discussions to start your own.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
More Webinars from Bio Careers
Here are some more webinars from Bio Careers that you might be interested in:
1. Applying and Interviewing for Industry Science Jobs
2. The Real Global Challenges
3. Research in Unexpected Places: Biomedical research in areas beyond pharmaceutical
2. The Real Global Challenges
3. Research in Unexpected Places: Biomedical research in areas beyond pharmaceutical
and biotechnology companies
4. Leaving the Bench - Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur
5. Staying Connected to Science: Research Administration as a Career Choice for PhD Scientists
6. Moving to the Dark Side – The Administration!
7. Positions in Academia: The liberal arts perspective
8. From Academia to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Company
9. Is this the right place for me? Choosing a new lab or workplace
To register visit their Events page: http://biocareers.com/events
4. Leaving the Bench - Tapping Your Inner Entrepreneur
5. Staying Connected to Science: Research Administration as a Career Choice for PhD Scientists
6. Moving to the Dark Side – The Administration!
7. Positions in Academia: The liberal arts perspective
8. From Academia to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Company
9. Is this the right place for me? Choosing a new lab or workplace
To register visit their Events page: http://biocareers.com/events
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Summer Break
Hello Readers!
I am taking a summer break so I'll be writing more in the Fall.
Hope to see you then - enjoy your BBQs and poolside fun!
I am taking a summer break so I'll be writing more in the Fall.
Hope to see you then - enjoy your BBQs and poolside fun!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Free Bio Careers Webinars!
Here are some helpful webinars you can check out that was passed onto me by BioCareers. Enjoy!
1. Presenter: Samantha Zhang, PhD
Topic: Career Path: "Graduate fast with a Ph.D!"
Wed, 2012-07-11, 1-2PM EST
Register to this webinar: https://www2.
2. Presenter: Bob Kilcullen
Topic: BioAnimator - Scientific Presentation Tool
Wed, 2012-07-18, 1-2PM EST
Register to this webinar: https://www2.
3. Presenter: Jennifer Reineke Pohlhaus, PhD
Topic: Career Path: "Science Policy: Making the Switch"
Wed, 2012-07-25, 1-2PM EST
Register to this webinar: https://www2.
4. Presenter: Matthew Seavey, MD
Topic: Job Search: "Applying and Interviewing for Industry Science Jobs"
Wed, 2012-08-22, 1-2PM EST
Register to this webinar: https://www2.
More details about each webinar can be found by clicking on the registration links.
The webinar recording will be given to anyone who attends.
If anyone attend, please comment any feedback - thanks!
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