Category Archives: career

RBO being proud of myself

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I got up before my alarm. I made a super healthy lunch* for today and tomorrow. I went to the gym early enough that I had time to do 2 rounds of circuits rather than 1. I’m finally starting to … Continue reading →

Posted in career, cycling, exercise, food glorious food, personal | 11 Comments

Follow-up

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One week on from my one and only chance to argue with a McCain-Palin supporter, I had the following text message exchange with our poker game (and Halloween party) host: Friend: “Poker tonight gang”Me: “Is [name] coming?”Friend: “Unfortunately not, I … Continue reading →

Posted in career, personal, politics, silliness | 3 Comments

To do or to don’t?

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Every Friday afternoon, I make a to-do list for the following week. Halfway through hump day, how am I doing? Items ticked off my original list: 3Outstanding items on my original list: 9.5 New items added to the list since … Continue reading →

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Self preservation or paranoia? You decide…

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(Long Post Warning). Here’s the text of an email I sent to a brand new (and very bright) graduate student recently. The student had asked me to “have a quick look at” a one page proposal for a small internal … Continue reading →

Posted in career, English language, grant wrangling, science | 14 Comments

Tracking my contribution

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Given that I am almost halfway through a two year contract, it is very important that I can justify my continued existence to my supervisors. (The situation is that if they like me they will try to find the money … Continue reading →

Posted in career, grant wrangling | 8 Comments

I LOVE it when this happens

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

From earlier today:Boss: I need you to put together a list of abbreviations from the body of this grant proposal Cath: (calmly and wordlessly hands him just such a document, put together when I was proofreading said grant yesterday) Boss: … Continue reading →

Posted in career, grant wrangling | 5 Comments

There’s more to this grant business than I ever imagined

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One of the most interesting things about coming back to work in my postdoctoral institute is the different perspective I’ve gained on the inner workings of the organisation. Students, postdocs and other lowly lab rats just don’t get a chance … Continue reading →

Posted in career, furry friends, grant wrangling, science, silliness | 5 Comments

Come and work with me!

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Not really – for a start I don’t work at UBC, although I do occasionally get involved in collaborative grants with UBC researchers. And as usual in this field, the job description has some overlap with mine, but is essentially … Continue reading →

Posted in career, Vancouver | 6 Comments

Random bullets of Calgary

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

You know your flight is ridiculously early when:The airport Starbucks isn’t open yetYou have to wait for the security line-up to openThe sight of the in-flight tea and cookies makes you feel nauseous You know you’re in Calgary when:Someone shows … Continue reading →

Posted in career, silliness | 6 Comments

First work trip

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m going to Calgary tomorrow. Well, technically, Calgary airport. Here’s my schedule: up at 3.30 am, leave for the airport at 4.30, flight leaves at 6. Flight arrives at 8.19 am Calgary time, meeting starts in an airport hotel at … Continue reading →

Posted in career, personal, rants | 5 Comments