chocchick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Will you be post-doc-ing or looking further afield for your next venture? Are you both academics-what subject? I hope to do medical writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Congratulations Dr Choc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Will you be post-doc-ing or looking further afield for your next venture? Are you both academics-what subject? I hope to do medical writing. OH is still post-doc-ing after ten years - plant molecular biology. I stopped after the PhD (plant pathology/nematology) and went into teaching - the academic career wasn't for me, and finding jobs for two post-docs in the same country, let alone the same town, would have been difficult. Plus the teaching part of my PhD was better than the research for me! I haven't regretted the choice for a moment; I love it. Friends went into medical writing and enjoy it, OH looked into it but by then we were settled with a family and it would have meant relocating. I hope you find the job you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 OH is still post-doc-ing after ten years - plant molecular biology. I stopped after the PhD (plant pathology/nematology) and went into teaching - the academic career wasn't for me, and finding jobs for two post-docs in the same country, let alone the same town, would have been difficult. Plus the teaching part of my PhD was better than the research for me! I haven't regretted the choice for a moment; I love it. Friends went into medical writing and enjoy it, OH looked into it but by then we were settled with a family and it would have meant relocating. I hope you find the job you want! I enjoy the writing/theory/research but not the academic environment/labwork! OH is tied in Sheffield so I wouldn't really want to move. I want to find medical writing in the northwest or else find another pharma job relatively locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 That's pretty much the same situation we had, but neither of us had many pharm options having gone into plant research - most of that is in the South-East or East Anglia. Fingers crossed for the job hunt - OH did look at med writing posts based in Manchester but got a new grant here instead, so we didn't have to move - lucky because my job is in the opposite direction. Will you be doing the graduation and what colour gown do they make you wear? Ours was gross - sludge green with orange piping , rather than the lovely red numbers most unis seem to favour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 From the uni website... I'm a bit worried by his white face it looks like he has clown make-up on to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would have thought the clown makeup was optional! Much nicer than ours - but no pics on the website, just a description: Hood green lined with green with a narrow binding of scarlet - orange, more like Gown green with sleeve linings of green and facings of green bound with scarlet - oh no it isn't - see above! Cap is black velvet and shaped like a cowpat not a mortar board Yours is much more attractive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well Done Chocchick. I have a feeling that my sister's fiance has his this month. He will hopefully get a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Not sure which uni he went to but most of it was out in industry and working in Teeside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Excellent news Choccy - well done. I have now sacked the medical writing idea, and work term time and school hours, as a biology and general science lab technician at a school. This siuts me down to the ground, as I still have loads of time for the family, and use my degree also. . Have a good weekend of celebrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Many Congrats Dr Chockster! I'm so pleased all that hard work has paid off! Have a splendid weekend Dr Viva Diva! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Congratulations Dr Choc well done *curtseys* cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 There's a Doctor in the house!! Brilliant news Choccy - well done. Are you going to change your username to Dr Choc now too A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 There's a Doctor in the house!! Brilliant news Choccy - well done. Are you going to change your username to Dr Choc now too A xx I'm annoying OH with constant phrases bragging about it, such as Dr coming through, Dr in the house I've been known for so long as Chocchick I think I'll stay with it. I can't wait to start filling in forms as Dr though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 People will assume you are a medic and describe their bodily functions to you. If you are really unlucky they will show you hideous body parts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 People will assume you are a medic and describe their bodily functions to you. If you are really unlucky they will show you hideous body parts too. You don't need to be a doctor for that. It's amazing what some people go to their Pharmacist and show - Poor Joe has seen some sights A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well Done Doctor Choccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Do you think she could prescribe chocolate for us all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Congratulations! I am very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hmm, [tilts imaginary glasses] I prescribe chocolate and wine for the omlet forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Brilliant news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Bit late with my Congratulations Well done Dr Choccy Hopefully not too late for prescribed Chocolate and wine though Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 [tilts imaginary glasses] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 I feel a fraud for not wearing glasses I am currently eating one of the chocolate chickens I received from my lab (they've heard all about my chickens ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Just caught up with your fab news Dr Choc -I will have my prescribed glass of wine this evening in your honour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
