Turning down a job in a research lab because the prof is an *******?

[MedPen]

So I was offered a job in a research lab.

The job sounds great, something I'm really interested in but I've heard the prof that I'd be working for is an ass. Apparently, if you mess up, he will destroy your entire academic career and you'll never set foot in a lab again. He warned me that if I mess up, I'm out of there faster than I can say "But...".

 

I think it's pretty fair that he warned me but my friend says that in a teaching lab, you should be allowed to make mistakes and messing up is not a valid reason for dismissing a student...

 

What does everyone think?

Should I do it despite the risk that I might ruin my "academic" career?

[The Law]

Uhh... sounds like he's a total prick. You should not be afraid to make mistakes in the lab, it's part of the learning process. Personally, I'd stay away from a prof like that.

[lll]

definitely dont ask him for a reference!

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[MedPen]

definitely dont ask him for a reference!

 

So you're saying do it but just don't use him as a reference or would you stay away too?

[Madz25]

do the benefits outweigh the risks???

 

i'd say if there's a huge advantage then go for it...but if you can get a position in another lab then why put yourself through all that stress?

[daryn]

Med application aside, this guy sounds like a prick. You should run out the door.

 

Mistakes at labs happen ALL THE TIME. Everybody makes mistakes, and likely the PI did/does too. To threaten his own students like that .. that's just harsh and condescending.

 

Definitely don't take this job.

[meaningofliff]

Be very careful when you choose which lab to work for. It's worth it to take more time to find a lab where you feel at home and are respected by the professor. He seems like someone you can't trust to make your experience worthwile no matter how interesting the research is, and you also run the risk of getting damaging reference letters (and you will likely have to use him as a reference).

 

In my opinion: Run! It's not worth damaging the rest of your career! I have seen it happen, and you deserve better.

[avenir001]

that is awful! and i thought MY supervisor was bad

[Jazzie]

foget that research. you'll find something else. seems like this prof is more than capable of causing damage without any second thoughts