u/ProtectionBrief4078

As the title says, how do you manage your time wisely working as a chemist?

As the title says, how do you maximize or manage your time wisely? Ano ginagawa nyo during your free time at work or during leisure time after work?

Preferably:

Studio or 1BR (Bare or Semi-furnished) Own meter for utilities 8k - 13k

Target:

📍Sierra Madre 📍Kanlaon 📍Mariveles 📍Malinao 📍Calbayog 📍Esteban

Thank you!

As the title says.

For the background: I am a licensed chemist who shifted out of the practice early on the career path; in the field of tax/trade now but been thinking of applying my chemistry knowledge and laboratory skills through product R&D and formulation projects (side hustle as a freelance chemist).

To the chemists out here, paano kayo nagstart sa formulation industry? Where did you also get most of your supplies? TIA

Hi to all the cosmetic scientists and home formulators here,

What challenges did you encounter during your career or starting your journey as a home formulator?

TIA

As the title says, what product did you do as your first project in your formulation journey?

Would like to hear some of your insights, might help me as I plan to do formulation projects in the future. TIA

To any formulation chemist out here in this community,

How do you sell out your formulation projects (cosmetics/food and beverage/cleaning) as a freelancer or as a side hustle?

Which platforms do you use or do you reach out to companies and pitch? TIA to those who will give some insights and advice.

How much usual rent sa areas near MRT Shaw/Greenfield?

What's your personal rule for deciding whether a cheaper supplier is actually worth switching to?

Is there any authentic mexican resto (yung full mexican and no pinoy fusion something) na available here in baguio?

aside from being a tutor, anong part time jobs available for a licensed chemist na no professional exp with lab setting (since career chosen wasn't aligned from the start)? tia

For the background, I am a chemist planning on doing a start-up with chemical commodity trading.

Procurement professionals: what's one supplier trait that matters more than price? Curious what everyone prioritizes.

Hi, for the backgroudn, I am currently planning on doing a start-up with chemical commodity trading.

Which commodity chemical has been the most difficult to source consistently in your experience? Any reasons why? TIA

Worth the price ba mag dine sa amare? Or just go with grumpy joe na lang?

Hi, I have been in the tax/tariff industry for some time now.

I would like to learn doing procurements, although it's kinda difficult to deal with, but I find it interesting and thrilling.

How does one, being a career shifter, begin with procurement and similar stuffs? TIA

Hi, I am a chemist and I have been taking interest in starting my formulation career in the food science.

How does one begin? Like do I have to take a master's degree or could I just do it with short courses?

Chemists working in industry, what analytical technique do you find yourself relying on the most? Any most common practices?

I'm curious how it differs across industries.

PS. A chemist who chose a different path, but reconsidering to do the industry path.