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| Happiness Index |
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| There are 231 users in this career group. They represent 19 different countries. You can see the list of users in this career group by clicking on one of the links below. You can also join this career group simply by selecting your current status and clicking "Add Me." |
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129 users are currently in this career. |
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4 users are considering this career. |
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16 users left or retired from this career. |
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82 users have hidden memberships. |
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| (Hidden users have added this career to their portfolios, but have not indicated a publicly visible status.) |
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| Reviews |
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are 4 reviews of this career. The most recent 3 reviews are listed below. You can see more reviews by clicking on "Read all reviews..." at the bottom of this page. |
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| Write an online review and share your thoughts about this career with others! |
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| Write an online review and share your thoughts about this career with others! |
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February 23, 2007 |
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I am a research scientist working with viruses and I love what I do. In order to do my job, you first need a bachelor's degree in some biological science (preferably biochemistry and/or molecular biology), followed by an advanced degree (masters, Ph.D.). Given the chance to start over, I would still pick this career as I have always had an interest in infectious disease and pathogens (especially viruses).
I would recommend this career if you are inquisitive, patient, and have a passion for science, biology, or the love of life itself. It isn't easy and rarely yields clear answers, so the pay-off doesn't always equal the work you put into it. This is also true for the pay - biologists aren't the best-paid workers, but we are certainly the happiest because we are doing something we love to do.
The hours can be flexible depending on your boss, but because so much rests on your progress, this can also mean very long hours (for instance, yesterday I worked a 21-hour day). But because I am doing something I love and helping humanity in general, it really doesn't bother me. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The first manufactured product ever exported from America was tar. It was sent from Jamestown, VA to England. |
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