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Hello. I’m Gertrude Nonterah. I have a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Once upon a time, I thought having a Ph.D. alone would open up job opportunities for me outside of academia. I learned through the School of Hard Knocks, that it doesn’t.
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Hello and thanks for watching. Honestly, you could go in several directions. Example, you could go into managerial roles managing other writers. Some people may also move on into other roles in medical affairs-e.g medical science liaison roles. Some may also go into market development within biotech and pharmaceutical. So really, you can take it in several directions if you want to.
Oh welcome to the real world. The only people that don’t give a fat rat’s arse are other numpties with a Ph.d. Do something tangible (beyond the microdot) that society needs.
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this information. I’ve been trying to get my BA in Biology, but a recent experience with my grandmother might be moving me to nursing school. This helped me make my decision 😊
A number of things: my background in healthcare and science, I was a freelance health writer for about 3 years prior to full time work, and just sheer determination.
Very inspirational....of course we have totally diferent paths but I love the way you pursue life...I'm actually just reach college at 23, cause exams here in Brazil were different at early 2000's and I was in public schools (the worsts here)....poor people in Brazil has less chance to reach public Universities (the bests here). But now at 38, I'm really proud of my journey that was full of difficulties...I kind of learn some english alone, trying french and italian now, I'm a pharmacist, with a specialization, a master degree and now doing my PhD in Oncology Sciences...I pass through a burnout, depression and almost had to live with my parents again....And now I'm living alone, rent a house that remembers me my grandmother a lot and this kind of are curing me, you know...Thank you for this video and lots of success for you always...
I listen to your videos.very impressive and inspiring I turned 40. Started my PhD . Now I am in 2 year. I have lot of stress .My supervisor ( project leader ) is 36 years old . 5 years younger to me. Sometime I feel guilt and low to work under her. I have 2 kids . Struggling to balance the research and family life. Can you make a videos for the people like me.
Most women of color even with faculty jobs are underpaid. The side hustle of entrepreneurial ventures gives you options. Plus our first priority should be our impact to the world on behalf of our scholarship; the academy does not own us. In my state, these legislators are underfunding higher education on purpose. Our institutions had not given a cost of living raises to faculty in 10 years. Lastly, We have to think about the long term viability of these education institutions…. Some have been closing and enrollment is not growing in the rest. So, this is an important strategy for both sides. Bills kept going up regardless of your flat income. Thanks for this topic. I also love content creation. It’s allowed me to build skills that helped my online courses.
After finishing a masters at a well known UK university, I was at the 16 year point of a stable and well-paying government job. Like your viewer, I was tempted to quit my job and continue my doctoral studies in said well known university if I was offered full funding. After much self-searching and a lot of thought, I have arrived at the decision to NOT quit my job. I've seen how difficult it is for even PhD graduates from top tier universities to secure gainful employment, and here I was, contemplating throwing away a 16 year career for four years of broke, student life. One alternative is to take a self-funded PhD part time. Ah well. We shall see.
This is true for some. But, I have different reasons. I am getting paid well in the main job, but I also created a side hustle because I see a need for my expertise outside of my main job. I also want something to call my own, and I want to have something to do when I retire. I am also kind of addicted to entrepreneurship.
There are various reasons for side hustles, not just money. Some need creative expression or love entrepreneurship. Or have ways to make impact outside their job.
I known plenty of academic postdocs that went straight to industry. They usually intentionally select projects in academic labs that are doing research with relatively new technics that relatively new and coveted by the biotech industry.
This is so well articulated! I find a lot of Ph.D's/Ph.D. candidates think networking is a superficial thing and can understandably feel uncomfortable. This is a great video to share as a refreshing different perspective.
may i ask how did you manage to apply for the national interest waiver? were you a particularly prolific scholar? i'd consider it, even for an academic position, but i'm in the humanities and only have a couple of publications, so it's not like it's in the national interest to hire me over an employee who already has a residency/citizenship. thanks!
Hello - for my field, yes I was prolific but they judge you on more than publications. So I'll encourage you not to count yourself out. Consult with lawyer who has handled EB2 or EB1 cases to see how you stack up. You might be surprised. All the best.
Hello - I honestly have am not sure. If the scholarship proves you can be of national importance then I guess so but honestly, I am not sure. All the best.
Oh wow! You are an ebony treasure I promise not to keep to myself. After teaching for 20 years, I found some burned out teachers walked away or stopped caring. Before I exit, I'd like to have more of pivotal role to end illiteracy in NYC. What I'm finding is that Charter schools with the lowest outcomes spend their surplus funds on expensive consultants and programming that doesn't transfer to benefit students. Your links will help me redirect my passionate ambitions without directly stepping on anyone's administrative toes, and I can begin to strategize an effective plan to introduce my ideals.
Great questions...I reafirm to myself that 1. my english is not so bad actually; 2. I'm really don't like pharmaceutical industry (as a Pharmacist and Biochemist myself) and; 3. I really love science and teaching, so I'll be poor forever! Thanks =D
Great tips - wanted to share my list of evidences and experiences with Eb1A (and B) as a medical doctor in my ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f6DW2vVhYS4.htmlsi=-ihNaXm6QqTgwvTm
I don't know who the "others" are. But there is a lot you can do with a biotechnology degree IF you know how to market yourself well and prepare for your career in advance. If you want to change your course of study, I honestly don't have much advice there. The career market has changed. Your degree alone is no longer the only thing employers look for. All the best.
I agree!! We have so many transferrable skills. We just have to be strategic in selling ourselves. Once folks learn this there are opportunities everywhere!
You showed a lot more grace than I ever could to the person that made that comment about you leaving academia leaving room for serious academics. That kind of arrogance and ignorance some academics have really drives me up a wall. Especially because our research so often stays within the confines of the ivory tower and does not get out there and reach people . I could go on. But just thank you for this video!
Hello Dr. Nonterah .How about if you have the following educational background : -Bachelor of Science major in Physics - Master of Arts in Education major in Teaching Science - Doctor of Education in Development Education -13 years of teaching experience
It sounds like you have a great background. I would strongly advise you get in touch with a lawyer to give you a definitive answer on that however. Thank you.
