New Work Stories!

Apr 2, 2021 8:46 PM

Ok, so, this is pretty simple. Pay attention to what you're doing, what you're handling, how you're moving. Just... be aware of your surroundings. And keep all eyes up. Simple shit.

My fucking ADHD picked the wrong moment to flare up, & I zigged when I should have zagged. Trainer was there to help clean up the mess, & nothing exploded. We marked it down in the log sheets, she had a bit of a laugh out of it bc "Honestly, I didn't think it was possible to do that", & we went to lunch so I could get some caffeine in me.

Bc the only thing beating my brain into submission these days is obscene amounts of caffeine & sarcasm.

The good news is, the other lab techs I met like me, & I'm having the time of my life, even if I'm a bit sore.

Lemme tell you, tho, this shit is, hands down, better than retail. I haven't set foot in that building since I walked out, almost a week ago. Gonna try to go for as long as possible w/o going inside there, just bc if I do, I'll say something to the store manager, & probably get arrested.

TLDR: just read the memes.

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5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

While I don't exactly miss the lab, I do miss the grab-assery waiting on things to cook.

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

Oh, there's plenty of grab-assery going on, but mostly the verbal kind. Had one girl ask me if I intentionally grabbed the wrong scrubs.>>

5 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 165

I had to laugh, bc she looked so confused, & told her "bit my fault I was gifted w/ more ass than intelligence."

5 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 165

If you're not on enough caffeine to be vibrating... are you REALLY working in a STEM field?

5 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

6 shots of espresso at 7am. I walked in at 120BPM on my FitBit. My boss looked at me, & took the red bull out of my hand.

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 14

How did you go from retail to lab work?

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

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5 years ago (deleted Oct 21, 2024 11:41 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Yeah. Kinda took a flying leap into the void, & had a friend of mine convince my Dumbo ass that I could fly if I held onto a feather.

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 6

Awesome.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Also, wow, you're like... a god on this site. Hi. Pardon me while I fangirl just a tad.

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 7

Thank you. That’s very kind.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Flying didn't work out so good for her.

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

OP is neurodivergent and unemployed and you’re here gloating. What ??? you? O.o

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3