This is a 'bookmark' post really. It's part of the reason I wanted to do this weblog, to discuss the serious issues facing scientists with family in the 21st Century. Gosh that sounds pompous, never mind. Point is that I want to flag this as an issue, but don't have time right now to go into it further.
I occasionally read the fora at the Science Advisory Board and these comments caught my eye:
I'm sorry, but if you're not enjoying your work you're in the wrong job.
And yes, I have a wife and two children.
agreed, same here got 2 children as well. The salary is crap so if one does not enjoy doing science I wonder what is the reason to put up with a crap salary and odd working hours.
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So, why do we what we do so well?
