Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by Metacelsus » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 12:48 PM UTC

Not-such-better-living through chemistry
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Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by Metacelsus » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 12:50 PM UTC

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by h2odragon » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:18 PM UTC

Metacelsus wrote: post #2

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

the pay can be quite good; but don't go bringing any other concerns to the HR department.

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by passwordoops » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:38 PM UTC

Metacelsus wrote: post #2

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

A start-up offer from a loose acquaintance came my way 2006-ish and it was quite lucrative. But seeing what happened to the dude long-term proved to me the power and importance of "No"

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by fisherjeff » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:38 PM UTC

h2odragon wrote: post #3

Metacelsus wrote: post #2

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

the pay can be quite good; but don't go bringing any other concerns to the HR department.

I believe the severance packages also tend to be pretty bad

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by [deleted] » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:47 PM UTC

fisherjeff wrote: post #5

h2odragon wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

the pay can be quite good; but don't go bringing any other concerns to the HR department.

I believe the severance packages also tend to be pretty bad

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Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by api » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:48 PM UTC

h2odragon wrote: post #3

Metacelsus wrote: post #2

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

the pay can be quite good; but don't go bringing any other concerns to the HR department.

I’m guessing the hells angels do not have a diversity policy or a policy on harassment?

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by api » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:50 PM UTC

passwordoops wrote: post #4

Metacelsus wrote: post #2

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

A start-up offer from a loose acquaintance came my way 2006-ish and it was quite lucrative. But seeing what happened to the dude long-term proved to me the power and importance of "No"

Many years ago in college I was offered a job doing IT and infosec/opsec for an interesting group of people. Turned it down for many reasons including not wanting to live in constant paranoia, but it was suggested that the pay would be excellent.

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by hotpotamus » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:53 PM UTC

Metacelsus wrote: post #2

As a soon-to-be PhD graduate, I'm perversely curious as to how much these clandestine chemistry jobs actually pay . . .

Ever watch Breaking Bad?

Re: Not-such-better-living through chemistry

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Post by cjbgkagh » Sat, Jan 07, 2023, 1:54 PM UTC

api wrote: post #7

h2odragon wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

the pay can be quite good; but don't go bringing any other concerns to the HR department.

I’m guessing the hells angels do not have a diversity policy or a policy on harassment?

I’m pretty sure the Hells Angels have a policy on harassment, you could say it’s almost a job requirement.