Life After 6+ Years of Academia: Dave K's Story

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Dave K shares his experiences transitioning from over six years in academia to the workforce, highlighting challenges in relating to coworkers who lack a mathematical mindset. He expresses frustration over their resistance to factual corrections and a general disinterest in logical reasoning. The discussion emphasizes the importance of developing strategies to navigate workplace dynamics, particularly when faced with criticism and differing communication styles. Participants suggest focusing on open communication with managers and choosing battles wisely when addressing inaccuracies.

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OH, BTW, really funny anecdote. The one guy likes me more now because I made a hilarious joke at his expense. I don't normally do that, but I sensed he was the type, and threw out a zinger. Then he laughed and now he's friendlier. Amazing how people work.
 
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dkotschessaa said:
Unfortunately I think I have to just try to stop socializing and stick to work. The trouble is it is often slow and there isn't much to do and so things get chatty.

What? That's a problem? Ha, ha, sounds like a good problem to have.
 
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atyy said:
What? That's a problem? Ha, ha, sounds like a good problem to have.

It is in the right environment.
 
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dkotschessaa said:
It is in the right environment.
hope none of them believe Wrestling is real, that is the cutoff really. :confused:
 
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Bipolar Demon said:
hope none of them believe Wrestling is real, that is the cutoff really. :confused:

haha! I think I'm going to leave that unasked.
 
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dkotschessaa said:
Then he laughed and now he's friendlier. Amazing how people work.
A lesson in your advanced social life degree. Me, I've never graduated.
 
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phyzguy said:
Unfortunately, a large number of people are in the mode of believing what they want to believe instead of relying on facts. As witness the recent US election...

Agreed, thank goodness for Wikileaks supplying the facts. ;)
 

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