Subj : how hard can research science be?
To   : Charles Pierson
From : August Abolins
Date : Wed Dec 16 2020 09:13:14

On 12/15/2020 8:06 PM, between "Charles Pierson - August Abolins":

> I may not know everything involved in research science, but it's doubtful
> that it's all cushy either.

What exactly to do you perceive to be hard work for a research scientist?

One fellow who comes to my mind when hear the term research is the astronomer and "professional" student, Clifford Stoll (of Cuckoo's Egg fame). The guy is totally immersed into his projects like an enthusiastic child.  He's amazing.

Sure, someone like him would spend dedicated hours and energy for his work - but it is cushy wrt pay, since it is predictable and consistent.

The only thing that would make my work cushy would be a take-home salary that is fixed and that I can depend on week to week.  Everything else about it I enjoy (except the bookkeeping work - and yes, I do that myself too).  But by comparison, a research job would be cushy.

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