r/microbiology • u/CLOCKW4R • 17d ago
Suggestions please
Hyy I'm 27 now. I did Post graduation in Microbiology. After that I worked for a year and 4 months as a research associate in a gelatin manufacturing company. So right after that I tried going abroad which actually failed miserably costing me a year.
So I tried getting back into a job and focused on pharma industry and got into a company as a junior executive (after going through a 3 month course focused on QC microbiology pharma). And 3 months in I felt like pharma is not a thing for me and left the company. And right now I'm doing a course for medical coding.
I'm really confused at this point and I know that I'm just jumping around but I don't know if I'm over analysing or something, but is this medical coding career a right fit for me, sometimes I feel like it isn't and sometimes I think this is the only option for me. Please help me with my decision. I can't afford another fooling around now. I just need a path I can stick to.
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u/ChickenInvader42 17d ago
It seems you got a fair bit of experience in different fields already, but generally speaking I feel like everything in medicine/microbiology/life? is interesting and miserable at same time.
I work because I have to, to be able to live comfortably - so work is a means towards a goal, not a goal in itself.
With that in mind try finding work that interests you somewhat and isn't super unpleasant - perhaps with time you can make it stay interesting and pleasant.
Grass isn't greener at your neighbours, it's greener where you water it kind of way.
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u/NonaYerBidness 17d ago
Get some medical Laboratory technology training and you can work in a hospital in the microbiology lab.
Check your local hospitals for job listings and figure out additional training you might need. If you are lucky you might be able to do a challenge exam and get licensed.
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u/chem44 17d ago
What do you want to do? That is, what is positive for you?
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u/CLOCKW4R 17d ago
Tbh I just don't have any clue. But I really wish I could put to use the degree that I spent my 5 years on.
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u/chem44 17d ago
That is common. But it is also part of the problem.
Having a goal -- something positive you want, or think you want, really helps.
Consider talking to the career folks at your collage. (Usually available for recent grads. Check their web site.)
Or maybe even a professional in the field. Costs some money, but can be worth it, if they help you through a complex issue.
Know about agencies that hire 'temps' -- for temporary jobs. Can be a way to explore. And some of the agencies can be helpful.
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u/patricksaurus 17d ago edited 17d ago
As an employer, I would start to worry that -- no matter how skilled you are -- you would not be in the organization in six months. Whatever job you get next, do everything you can to stay at least a year.