What We Have Learned At Work Today, Or Why I'm Leaving As Soon As I Post This
1) When I tell you that I make the coffee strong, do not scoff and drink the coffee then spend the rest of the day bitching that you have a headache, the shakes, and a heightened sense of anxiety. The symptoms you're feeling? Those are not the coffee's fault. You are merely sensing my intense desire to strangle the life out of you.
2) Presenting me with a purchase order for a new dehumidifier for the lab because the other one overflows when you don't remember to check it does not suggest that the dehumidifier is the problem. Bring me a purchase order for a new hire who will be easy to train to check the dehumidifier when he or she fills your position, and then I'll be happy to sign off. I promise I won't even make you call around for three separate bids.
3) Reagent-grade nitric acid is a clear, colorless liquid. When you go to refill the small container of nitric acid and you see a distinct, unmistakable dark yellow-brown vapor in the big container of nitric acid, pause a moment. Reflect on any significance this might hold if not for you as a person, then perhaps for you as an entity that requires oxygen to live. Even if you fail to find any significance, consider not opening the big container of nitric acid filled with a distinct, unmistakable dark yellow-brown vapor. Especially when you're not holding it under the fume hood.
Poison death gas can be fun, yes, but only if you're sure you have enough for everyone and therefore can guarantee that next time, I won't live through dealing with that scenario again. Also? Be sure to make sure Mr. I-Can-Handle-Any-Coffee-A-Girl-Makes is present in the lab, too. It would be just as easy for me to sign off on a PO for a few new hires as it would be for just the one before the last gasp of life mercifully leaves my body.
2) Presenting me with a purchase order for a new dehumidifier for the lab because the other one overflows when you don't remember to check it does not suggest that the dehumidifier is the problem. Bring me a purchase order for a new hire who will be easy to train to check the dehumidifier when he or she fills your position, and then I'll be happy to sign off. I promise I won't even make you call around for three separate bids.
3) Reagent-grade nitric acid is a clear, colorless liquid. When you go to refill the small container of nitric acid and you see a distinct, unmistakable dark yellow-brown vapor in the big container of nitric acid, pause a moment. Reflect on any significance this might hold if not for you as a person, then perhaps for you as an entity that requires oxygen to live. Even if you fail to find any significance, consider not opening the big container of nitric acid filled with a distinct, unmistakable dark yellow-brown vapor. Especially when you're not holding it under the fume hood.
Poison death gas can be fun, yes, but only if you're sure you have enough for everyone and therefore can guarantee that next time, I won't live through dealing with that scenario again. Also? Be sure to make sure Mr. I-Can-Handle-Any-Coffee-A-Girl-Makes is present in the lab, too. It would be just as easy for me to sign off on a PO for a few new hires as it would be for just the one before the last gasp of life mercifully leaves my body.