The hubbub of conversation fills the air as 50 early-career researchers (ECRs) discuss our futures after Brexit. Flipboards around the room fill with sticky notes, each with a scribbled thought or idea. A board labeled "What will Brexit mean for your career?" highlights the toll it has already taken. One scientist abandoned their application for the European Union's Horizon 2020 funding program. Others are reluctantly making plans to leave the United Kingdom. A note with the word "uncertainty" stands out in the middle of the board. And yet, a month before the official Brexit date, the atmosphere is surprisingly positive. Coming together to discuss these challenges seems to be giving us confidence that we will find a way forward.