Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich

I have a Ph.D. in cell biology. And that's really manual labor. I mean, experimental science, you do it with your hands. So it's very different. You're out there in a lab, cleaning test tubes, and it just wasn't that fascinating.

I have a Ph.D. in cell biology. And that's really manual lab

Summary

The quote highlights the author's perspective on their experience with cell biology. They hold a Ph.D. in the subject and emphasize that it involves hands-on experimental work done in a laboratory setting. The author implies that their daily tasks, such as cleaning test tubes, were not particularly interesting or captivating. This suggests that despite having a high level of education in the field, the practical aspects of their work did not align with their expectations or provide the fulfillment they desired.

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By Barbara Ehrenreich

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