Need some time- is this bad?

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[ObjectiveBoba]

Let your PI know, and come to the lab in the summer. Research is important, but self well-being is more-so.

 

[futurebostondoc227]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree with briyu, tell your PI and go back in the summer.

 

[LoveBeingHuman:)]

I forgot but I remember @LizzyM saying that you cannot have gaps

 

[LizzyM]

I forgot but I remember @LizzyM saying that you cannot have gaps

I don't believe I've ever said that.

 

[LoveBeingHuman:)]

I don't believe I've ever said that.

Sorry must have been mistaken

 

[Goro]

I took my MCAT in July and worked many hours until school started. Approximately 2 weeks after start of term, a good friend of mine got struck and killed by a car. Finals week is next week and because of everything that has happened over the past several months (taking the MCAT, working many hours, studying constantly, dealing with my friends death), I think it would be best to quit my current research position, which I've only had for 3 months. I really liked this research, but I think I need to have a lighter schedule next quarter to heal. I have a year of research in another lab. I'm just worried that quitting will come off as an inability to handle high pressure and stress. I'm applying in June.

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Taking time off shows that you make good choices. We don't our students to be martyrs.

Go and heal, and come back even stronger.

 

[Welshman]

I would highly recommend just talking to your PI about it, chances are they'll let you take a break until you can get your head above water. I'm not in your situation but you'd be surprised how much even a month or two can help things. At least then you'll still have an opportunity to come back like you never left but feeling refreshed and ready to go. This is probably in your PIs best interest too as he won't have to rehire and retrain.

 

[Catalystik]

I took my MCAT in July and worked many hours until school started. Approximately 2 weeks after start of term, a good friend of mine got struck and killed by a car. Finals week is next week and because of everything that has happened over the past several months (taking the MCAT, working many hours, studying constantly, dealing with my friends death), I think it would be best to quit my current research position, which I've only had for 3 months. I really liked this research, but I think I need to have a lighter schedule next quarter to heal. I have a year of research in another lab. I'm just worried that quitting will come off as an inability to handle high pressure and stress. I'm applying in June.

You have more than enough research experience as you are, for general med school application purposes, even if you never return to a research lab. Take care of yourself.