No matter where you are in your career, it can be helpful to hear from people going through similar experiences. That's why we're bringing you a round-up of articles from the site, where you can find advice, information about different career paths, and inspiration to achieve your goals.
In this week's round-up, we have articles that look into how researchers in different stages of their lives and careers manage to strike a balance between work and other aspects of their lives—such as friends, family, and mental health.
1. A PhD candidate explains .
2. Finding a community , and she wants to help others do the same.
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4. Becoming a parent in grad school helped .
5. and made it work for their family.
6. Bringing kids along on your fieldwork may be tough, but .
7. And lastly, by decorating with his own artwork and serving cookies.