15 reasons to be a scientist

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, o5 Z, Z( m. |. J8 lJust for fun, here my top 15 reasons for being a scientist. Add your own reasons in the comments below if you so wish. 9 I& S+ X* H2 K5 e7 i0 ~
1. Not being stuck behind a desk all day every day                                6 J& ?$ G2 B, K- Y6 [+ u
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2. Conferences… see the world for free
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" Y- H+ \0 [# w( C5 N3 B, |* z3. Understanding some of the fundamentals of life and the universe
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4. Getting paid to do something you can actually enjoy
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5. Realising just how little understanding we have of life and the universe. \. }& _+ S) i4 o

; p2 J7 o/ j" g0 W. g6. Having the freedom to plan & execute your work (If you are a PhD student you may have to wait until you have finished your studies for this one!)
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7. People believe what you say (trust me I’m a “doctor”)
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8. Not having to wear a suit to work every day (could you imagine that?)
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) ?/ I2 F9 T9 n0 {, K! y/ S9. Getting paid to think creatively
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, l" B$ I0 G% X$ Y- K- L! `' C10. If it doesn’t work, it’s not your fault. Most things don’t work anyway - this is research!
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$ c1 d2 y8 l, \11. Getting paid to think logically and innovate- Z4 S( m1 d0 z& I7 d) r

0 y( W, C7 y7 L" ]" R& K2 o12. Lab coats - even less need to dress smart for work.
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13. You can work in nearly any country in the world that you choose" |- D/ l5 S6 w4 F4 D: t8 b

. B/ g& Z. J) m- Z5 t& v3 r14. Owning a bunsen burner (or the equivalent gadget for your specialization)
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15. Your mother/father/grandmother thinks you are a genius (unless he/she is a scientist too!)
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Got any more?… add them below.
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About the Author: Nick Oswald is a molecular biologist-turned-publisher. After a PhD in Developmental Biology and an eclectic seven years in biotech he is now Editorial Manager of Neuroendocrinology and the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Bitesize Bio.