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RESPECT IN THE LAB

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Parents in households are like lab heads. They set the tone for the laboratory. What are the possible outcomes? You may get stares of awe or glares of an eagle-eyed neighbour, depending on the quality of leadership. Do you really want to be that messy and loud neighbour in a workplace? Siblings is a tough one, they argue and fight, yet they ultimately respect each other. Likewise, laboratory members need to be respectful and mindful of others around them. In a lab, you might have senior post-docs or young PhD students, in which case ranks are a bit like the several age groups or distant relatives in a family. The older sibling may be a great example for the younger one making sure they do not go astray. As an international student, I’m often the “black sheep” of the lab household. I’ve had to adapt, pick up new perspectives and try to fit in. The black sheep often easily feels like an outsider but this diversity is important, because it can bring a different and sometimes eye-opening perspective to the household.

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8/10/2024 6:45:34 AM

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