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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, I was in your position 15 years ago when I was finishing up a PhD in biotech. I hated research but had no idea what to do next. What helped me was to go to my university's career center and work with a career counselor. I took personality tests and did a lot of informational interviews (and that was back in the day of cold-calling people from the phone book). I eventually got a job in patent law and I have enjoyed it very much. I suggest you take some time to figure out what you might like doing and then find some people to talk to in person about their jobs. Your career center can help you with this. Also, I recall a book called alternative careers in science that still might be around. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for changing your career. I know lots of PhDs who have gone into other careers. Only the ones who stay in science tend to regret it. [/quote]
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