I just renewed my med card on the comissioner site and it provided me a temporary card with no fee and I am under the assumption it will be mailed to me. It didnt say anything about a provider. I have been renewing it through providers every year (Leafwell) but now im confused cus it looks like i renewed my shit for free when i usually pay a provider …
I have been in academia for the last 3 years as a broke tech trying to figure out what the fuck are my next steps as a scientist. Im happy to say after 6 months of applying since getting rejected from PhD programs, I accepted a new position as a RA in biotech with a significant raise and some sweet benefits.
I spent the first half of this year feeling so depressed and lost in my career. It finally got better, and it feels like a breath of fresh air. I had little to no support from my lab transitioning into industry, and my experiences were often belittled. I had to believe in myself and keep going. The company and team I am joining seems like a great group of people and I really excited to contribute to biotech. The research at the company also aligns my research interests so its a great match for me!
I am no longer interested in pursuing a PhD, as I want autonomy over my career. I am looking forward exploring career paths in biotech that a future masters may support.