Does anybody get hyper invested in collaborations?
So I am a core lab scientist. My job description is collaborator. I am not neglecting my main research to collaborate because my main job is to work with other labs.
But I get so fixated on the work with my clients. When I work with PhD students with dissertation deadlines and grant deadlines, I just refuse to fail them. I work so hard to deliver results. I have always liked helping people with their projects. But I just don’t give up because I deliver results rain or sunshine. They requested my help so I am going to make it worth it.
I have a management system but it is just so hard when your boss is counting on you to have a dozen people relying on you regularly?
Anybody else get emotionally invested in helping other scientists?
Posted Jun 11, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC