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This past may I got a job offer to work at a clinical lab and I was ecstatic to begin as this was something I wanted to do. However, upon my entry, I have been basically doing monkey work ever since and I'm supposed to be trained more rigorously but I doubt I would get my inspiration back again. Just FYI, this is a full time position and takes place at odd hours. On the other hand, I also am doing some side research for free and I have become more enamored by the research environment. I am more happy to report that a) it takes place at decent time/hours b) the work I do is time-managed by me; I don't really deal with smells and that other jazz I deal with at my full time job. The only thing stopping me from pursuing this full time is a) it doesn't pay a dime b) I just don't have enough time to do more even though everyday I want to.
I have hinted my PI about how I am only doing my full time job for financial support...but on most occassions he has not said any follow-up things that may suggest he is considering funding me.
My question is: should I bring this up one day directly? I am literally having to work 18 hours every day like a mule and I am miserable. At the same time, if tomorrow PI does have funding and I quit my full time, it may look bad in my evaluation or that the uncertainty of funding may bust up on my face and I may not retain either jobs. However, I also see a VERY BIG concern. This is my gap year and sadly because of my awful time schedule I cannot study for the MCAT. If my PI gives me research position, then I may be able to study and secure my future. Please advise me (those that have experience) on what I should do. I really don't know whether I should quit the research or quit the full time job.
I have hinted my PI about how I am only doing my full time job for financial support...but on most occassions he has not said any follow-up things that may suggest he is considering funding me.
My question is: should I bring this up one day directly? I am literally having to work 18 hours every day like a mule and I am miserable. At the same time, if tomorrow PI does have funding and I quit my full time, it may look bad in my evaluation or that the uncertainty of funding may bust up on my face and I may not retain either jobs. However, I also see a VERY BIG concern. This is my gap year and sadly because of my awful time schedule I cannot study for the MCAT. If my PI gives me research position, then I may be able to study and secure my future. Please advise me (those that have experience) on what I should do. I really don't know whether I should quit the research or quit the full time job.
