1. Not being stuck behind a desk all day every day
2. Conferences… see the world for free
3. Understanding some of the fundamentals of life and the universe
4. Getting paid to do something you love
5. Realising just how little understanding we have of life and the universe
6. Having the freedom to plan & execute your work
7. People believe what you say
8. Not having to wear a suit to work every day (could you imagine that?)
9. Getting paid to think creatively
10. If it doesn’t work, it’s not your fault. Most things don’t work anyway - this is research!
11. Getting paid to think logically
12. Owning a lab coat
13. You can work in nearly any country in the world that you choose
14. Owning a bunsen burner
15. Your mother/father/grandmother thinks you are a genius

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