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Tag Archives: Employment
A secret solution to the challenge of finding a work-life balance
Wash U has appointed me to their work-life balance committee. It makes me a little nervous, because I’m not sure what I think about this. In my group I want the people with passion for research and for new ideas. … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, children, creativity, Employment, grit, leisure, new ideas, Organizations, Parenting, passion, Rethinking Work, sleep, teaching, work, Work and Family, Work ethic, Work–life balance
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What have you discovered? I need to know to write this letter!
Why is it so hard to find out what a scientist has discovered from a letter of recommendation for her, from her web page, from nearly anywhere? If I am going to nominate you for something, if I am going … Continue reading
Posted in Managing an academic career
Tagged biography, Employment, ideas, prizes, Recommendation letter, science, Wikipedia
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