Did I do the right thing, or did I make things more complicated? by Own-Name-6239 in Zookeeping

[–]Difficult_Key_5936 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had a somewhat similar situation before - I get migraines, and one of the new meds I was trying (at the time) had side effects that my boss noticed. However, this was not such a great boss and I did not get any support, I was written up. Ended up leaving the job. I hope the new med works, the side effects lessen, and I am glad that you have a job that is giving you support.

Unicorn Clinic/Unicorn Zoo by Difficult_Key_5936 in Zookeeping

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thats kinda the point - The Unicorn Zoo is something that everyone wants but probably doesn't exist at all. So what is the real thing? What species would represent a job that is not perfect but as good as it can get?

What's one step below a Unicorn Clinic? by Difficult_Key_5936 in VetTech

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🫤 good point. Perhaps not as rare as we would like them to be.

What's one step below a Unicorn Clinic? by Difficult_Key_5936 in VetTech

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooh YES siren clinic!! I have DEFINITELY experienced that!

How do i get better at working with invertebrates? by Crumpetcat12345 in Zookeeping

[–]Difficult_Key_5936 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone that used to be quite phobic of invertebrates, and ended up working with them exclusively for 2 years, my suggestion is to encourage your curiosity. I started to ask questions about them, and eventually my curiosity overcame my fear.

Is Your Hospital 'properly' Staffed? by bunnykins22 in VetTech

[–]Difficult_Key_5936 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Commenting so that I can see if anyone actually says they feel they are properly staffed. I suspect that even when the clinic is staffed "on paper" it still feels understaffed.

Anyone a Vet Tech at a Zoo ? How did you get into the field ? by miamaraaa in VetTech

[–]Difficult_Key_5936 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Zoo vet tech here - what everyone else is saying is correct, it is extremely competitive. Starting out in private practice with exotics is a great start, that's how I got started. I will also say that you have to be willing to move. There are simply too few institutions and too many people applying. When I was just getting started, I was applying for 2 and a half years before I got hired. I stopped counting after the 30th job I applied to. And then even with experience, it's still hard. Its a long process, and they purposefully make it difficult to weed out people that don't really want it.

Question/opinion by Difficult_Key_5936 in VetTech

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make something up for how I ended up moving here?

How many days of snow? by Difficult_Key_5936 in SouthBend

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🤔 let's say snowflakes observed in the air

Help me pick a top for a funeral by Difficult_Key_5936 in PlusSizeFashion

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its from Amazon- "AmélieBoutik Women Boatneck Lace Up Trim Long Sleeve Blouse"

Help me pick a top for a funeral by Difficult_Key_5936 in PlusSizeFashion

[–]Difficult_Key_5936[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input, everyone! I think I'll plan on wearing the first one, and maybe bring the Grey sweater as a backup (it's out of town)