The article reflects on the author's experience of giving a careers talk to postdoctoral scholars while on parental leave with their infant son. They share insights into their career journey from cell biology to policy work at the Academy of Medical Sciences. The author recounts the logistics of managing childcare during the talk, expressing surprise at the positive outcome and engagement from attendees. The experience highlights the challenges and rewards of balancing parenthood with professional commitments and the value of sharing career insights with early-career researchers.
On the day of my talk, held at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London, Aidan and I set ourselves up in the speaker 'green room', a repurposed seminar room...
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