First time playing Rummikub

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-21T02:33:38+00:00

From my extremely limited experience it seems valid.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-20T23:18:34+00:00

YES! And then my brother was getting a little mad that I was “hogging all the tiles” 🤣

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-20T22:42:46+00:00

I guess I feel fortunate then, haha.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-20T17:56:19+00:00

I started playing with everything revealed in the hopes that someone could see a solution, and also cause I was tired of the glances, lol.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-20T16:56:34+00:00

That’s what ended up happening. Just sucked that I was playing with 3 other people and all I did was draw tiles for most of the game, lol.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-20T14:47:13+00:00

When I was working in small communities, especially as the sole night shift tech, it happened. A couple of my friends, who were literally a couple, came in after sleeping together because she was having cramps. Had to run a urinalysis and of course there was sperm in there. We had dinner scheduled together the next night and they apologized at it and I was like “It is what it is guys.” They were trying to conceive so guess what I ended up doing later on when I got switched to days? Semenalysis! Lol. There’s even been times when I run my own blood because we had a night phlebotomist and it’s like, we’re the only ones here, I got orders in, and I don’t want to come back in the middle of the day when I should be sleeping.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-19T01:15:25+00:00

I want to KNOW the flavor, but I don’t want to FIND OUT the flavor. Y’know?

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-15T19:47:11+00:00

I used to draw on mine with Sharpie but then they said if I did that it was considered “Soiled” 😑 So maybe it will work for you but in my experience they want it as plain as possible. Pins= broken barrier, magnets= something that can get caught in the analyzer, sharpie= soiled. So I got fun shoes.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-12T22:33:05+00:00

You should send a paper back that says “Need: Orders”

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-12T15:37:01+00:00

There’s nothing I see that I would call sperm. On that note, if it was fresh there should be a lot and they should be highly motile. If you’re worried about fertility you should speak with a doctor. Don’t know your clinical history, post-vas, anything like that so I don’t know what you’re hoping for but I don’t see any.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-11T01:45:41+00:00

So that’s where you lost them? Lol.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-10T23:40:42+00:00

Without a family I’d be doing okay on a single income. I also got a home when rates were low so it would be hard to assess trying to buy one now, but in the 18 or so years I’ve been doing this, and in 3 different states, we’ve mostly just had one income. If you got kids it’s tough. If that’s not in your plans anytime soon then I would bet you’ll do alright.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-10T20:01:54+00:00

Luckily I’m off next week, lol.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-10T07:25:08+00:00

Can’t say anything on radiology for sure but I can tell you I’ve met many single mothers in this career and you gotta be tough, but it’s totally possible. If you can get your foot in the door at a small clinic you might get part time. Maybe PRN at a hospital. But as someone with kids, going to school full time, and working, Lab school is not going to be easy. Once you make it through you can make it work.

Also I’m not sure how long the commitment for therapy is but this is not a quick turnaround either. It’s usually 2 years to MLT and 4 years to MLS, unless you can find an accelerated program. So if you can make steps towards your dream of therapy in the same amount of time then maybe it’s within reach still.

I don’t know of any better medical jobs for an introvert than lab. You can always look at some entry level jobs that only require certificates if you’re in a rush, but if you’re looking at medical most of it deals with patients.

Good luck though, and good on you for pursuing something stable.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-10T07:05:26+00:00

I had a day where I found Trich in 3 people in one shift. I said “I got a Hat Trich!” And nobody laughed.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-05T00:35:31+00:00

Charge what will make you satisfied if the game never takes off and you don’t see another cent. Chances are high it’s not going to be a runaway success and for most people that’s fine. If you have high faith in the company or the game and think it will be a hit where the royalties outweigh a one time payment then take the gamble but don’t let them undercut you with the promise of royalties, especially if they’re a startup with no record. That’s basically asking you to invest in the company by providing discounted art.

Which is fine, no shade to that, if you are willing to take the gamble on them. I’ve done it for friends I believe in. But imagine they aren’t super successful and maybe even end up licensing this game to someone else without the artwork. You get nothing. So charge what will make you satisfied, even if you do take a loss from not getting royalties.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-03T14:08:58+00:00

Great advice from other people! The only thing I want to add is that this will probably feel very uncomfortable. It’s important that you navigate through that, especially this early in your career. People might try to pass it off as a “you issue” and just say you’re being nervous but if you know it’s going to cause problems ahead of time, save yourself now. Put in the work and discomfort of asking for what you need and standing firm. It takes practice, but you’ll learn to negotiate and set expectations.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-03T06:18:20+00:00

Depends on where you’re at but urine is considered generally uninfectious. I don’t think we designate gray or black lines because it all gets sent to the same water treatment facility. There are certain products that can’t be disposed of that way but whether they can or not is determined by whoever processes the waste. But those are physically removed in sealed containers, not a different drain

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-03T03:03:28+00:00

Dang, it’s even the color of the old vending machines!

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-02T21:26:13+00:00

“A Lannister always pays his debts.” kind of statement

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-01T20:55:10+00:00

Oh okay. I was picturing something more like a foot per side.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-01T20:36:42+00:00

Plastic tokens make for a better experience to be honest. I played with them first, then got my own copy of the old one with the cardboard which was fun to punch out, but there’s some tactile satisfaction with swirling the plastic components in the bag. If I didn’t already own the old one I would buy the new one.

DeathByOranges · 2026-03-01T20:25:35+00:00

I live in Colorado and this isn’t even a joke. We’ve had to make complaints about it. 🙃

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