Thanks for the link, I have had a bit of a look at that website but I should have another look. I think I did consider the option of 1-on-1 advice at one point but I’m not sure why I didn’t follow it up, so I really appreciate the suggestion and reminder :)
That’s a good point about pandemic preparedness, it is definitely less of a move from the biology fields I’m considering. Unfortunately I’m not very knowledgeable about the kind of work required and the need for people there, so I’ll definitely follow that up. Again, perhaps a 1-1 session with 80K Hours would be a good idea for getting a better understanding of that area.
I have been developing an interest in programming and have done a few classes at university so I think I’ll develop that on the side for now, and work on keeping the option of pandemic prevention work open as you’ve suggested.
Congrats on the position on the 1-1 team, and thanks again for your insight, means a lot.
Thanks for the link, I have had a bit of a look at that website but I should have another look. I think I did consider the option of 1-on-1 advice at one point but I’m not sure why I didn’t follow it up, so I really appreciate the suggestion and reminder :)
That’s a good point about pandemic preparedness, it is definitely less of a move from the biology fields I’m considering. Unfortunately I’m not very knowledgeable about the kind of work required and the need for people there, so I’ll definitely follow that up. Again, perhaps a 1-1 session with 80K Hours would be a good idea for getting a better understanding of that area.
I have been developing an interest in programming and have done a few classes at university so I think I’ll develop that on the side for now, and work on keeping the option of pandemic prevention work open as you’ve suggested.
Congrats on the position on the 1-1 team, and thanks again for your insight, means a lot.