There's a world that none of us can see with the naked eye, but it's a world full of intrigue. This equipment opens up a whole new door to what life has in store here on Earth. When you become a successful microbiologist and publish your research in well-known journals, people begin to request that you come to their institutions to present in seminars. The opportunities to travel to national and international seminars, conferences and workshops are very rewarding. I can definitely say it's longer.
Most scientists work strange hours and long hours.
The time you put in is well worth it. You don't even realize the time is passing. I personally like the flexible hours. It's exhilerating when you break through a challenge and unlock some of nature's secrets. There's no better reward.