• Question: does the work you do inprove who you are as a person or not ?

    Asked by cookies8000 to Andrew, Beth, Bruce, Lindy, Lizzie on 18 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Beth Mortimer

      Beth Mortimer answered on 18 Jun 2012:

      Absolutely.
      Before my science research work started I was pretty useless about computers (how to set up 2 screens etc), organising myself, making things (including wiring a plug!) and general problem solving. Doing the science research has enabled me with the confidence and belief that I can solve problems on my own (and I don’t need to be told how to spend my time!) Whether I stay being a scientist or not, I’m now a more useful and confident person.

    • Photo: Bruce Alexander

      Bruce Alexander answered on 19 Jun 2012:

      The science doesn’t make me a better person, as such, but doing what I enjoy makes me much less grumpy, which helps enormously!

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