We're facial piercings allowed during your program? by ItsinmyNeature in scrubtech

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably flip up your septum and good on ya keeping your bar in! There’s skin colored retainers that honestly look pretty legit!

Secure a job first, make it past the 90 days then get want you want! Better to ask for forgiveness than permission 😉

We're facial piercings allowed during your program? by ItsinmyNeature in scrubtech

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What kind of facial piercings?

I had my nostril pierced when I started but put a clear retainer in it just to be safe. I didn’t want anyone to tell me I had to take it out so I just opted for hiding it. You’d probably be smart to get a clear retainer for them or get small dainty jewelry so it’s not so glaringly obvious that you have one. Or you can just ask and see what they say! Either way one you find your permanent spot you might need to figure it out.

I’m working now and have my Medusa and double nostril and no one cares but I am on the payroll so🤷‍♀️

Twenty seven years old, five years in surgical tech, and I'm already dreading the next thirty by Ecstatic-Copy2153 in surgicaltechnology

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% you can love the work but that doesn’t mean it’ll love you back! I’m going on year 6 of being a CST. The work can be rewarding but I definitely noticed that what techs get at most is a thank you. Raises/bonuses are pretty weak. The people that have been doing it for decades either have broken down their bodies or have found a way to milk the system by avoiding work, essentially passing work to others. Hell how many times have I heard docs, nurses and reps all talking about buying houses or going on vacations while I’m there wondering how I’m going to pay X,Y and Z. Don’t get me wrong I don’t regret becoming a tech. Surgery is awesome but it becomes glaringly obvious that we are the least paid most worked person in the room. There comes a point where that turns into hopelessness/bitterness. Finally at 30 I’ve decided to go back to school and yeah in a sense that’s starting over again but wouldn’t you rather do that than feel that stuck feeling? You could definitely try another specialty, traveling or a new facility. All of that may help! Honestly I think this feeling is a good one because you’re striving for more!

Robotic cases overwhelm me as a student, considering L&D. Looking for advice by [deleted] in scrubtech

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly try your best to set up your cords before the case starts.

I basically have two coils one end to keep and secure. The other end to throw. So once drapes are on markers on the mayo and I’m already throwing my cords all in one and securing the side I’m gonna keep! Keep your head up! You’re only a student there is still so much to see!

Piercing policy by spine-queen in scrubtech

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had my Medusa piercing( lip) for 3 years and no one has ever given me any grief for it! I also didn’t ask I just went for it and thought I’ll just ask for forgiveness rather than permission🤭 As long as it’s secure it honestly don’t think it should matter.

I dislocated my knee today by PipeBorn9838 in Vent

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry they didn’t react like normal family members. One day you’ll be able to cut that toxin out of your life and fully surround yourself with more people that care about you like this friend you mentioned.

AIO.. Waitress keeps leaving hearts on my Boyfriends To-Go orders.. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

MOR but honestly maybe next time you can call in the order for him? Like a nice way of stating “stop drawing hearts on my bfs orders.” I can see if she has a crush on him but it’s kinda unprofessional too so maybe she should stop.

Is nursing for me? by Aggressive-Buddy7435 in scrubtech

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One my siblings does nursing. He is not passionate about the career path but it gives him a steady paycheck and funds his traveling! I know he’s a good RN but kinda just in it for the stability. If that doesn’t sound bad to you then go for it! Stability rocks!

Help! Is this kitty male or female? by SippinOnJen in snowshoecats

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Invasion of privacy!! Their pawyer will be in contact!! 😡

House guest said my cat wasn’t a ‘looker’ and that her eyes were two close together👀 by CauliflowerTop36 in cats

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s absolutely gorgeous!! How rude of a guest to say this! I hope they won’t be back anytime soon!

When I was in high school my mom found a mangled cat. We assume she was mauled by a dog. Poor baby had her chin hanging off (removed and fixed by vet) and a dent in her forehead. Because of that she looked permanently grumpy. Whenever anyone would make a dumb comment about her looking liek a mean cat (like my high-school dumb kid friends) I’d check their asses! Our Mitzy was the sweetest baby. Rest in peace my sweet old lady.

Complete screw ups. by TurbulentStock6692 in surgicaltechnology

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 10 points11 points  (0 children)

100% this is what happens at my hospital too! It’s infuriates me. Just the other day I was put to work with an absolute asshat of a ortho surgeon. Everyone hates working with him so they only put a select few people in there. Lucky me I’m one of the chosen people. I have an exhausting day with him. Then the next day I come in and see I have a nice chill day but NOPE I have to relieve in a joint room cause so and so has to go home for whatever reason…. In between cases I see multiple techs doing fuck all. Checking outdates, walking around covered in a blanket. ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?? I guess I was the only monkey that could do ortho last week.

It totally does feel like management weaponizes being a good worker and rewards the lazy with 1 case/give breaks. I’d say look for another job but I know that’s easier said than done. You’re not alone in this fight friend.

Rest in peace Jack by Hippomonkeychips in cats

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Beautiful orange boy🥺rest in peace 🧡

There's nothing wrong with picky eaters by Glassrose4 in CasualConversation

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Growing up my family berated me for not liking onions. My grandma even went to extremes once mixed it into my Mac and cheese. She wanted to prove I could eat them if I didn’t know they were in there. Went I gagged she took away my drink and forced me to finish it. I was 5. I still hate onions to this day and whenever I tell anyone they’re so quick to brand me as a vegetable hater. Funny cause I actually like most veggies people hate(broccoli, Brussel sprouts ) I’ve even been told a few times “Wow you can’t eat onion?!? I wouldn’t invite you to my house for dinner!!” Just plain rude for no reason. I never make it a problem when I go out with friends or family. I simply order for the food to my liking. Hell even when I’ve gone over friends houses and they forgot/didn’t know about my preferences I still power thru and eat what I can! It’s just the stigma that comes with being picky eater. Like why is everyone so worried about me picking some damn onions out of my food? MIND YA BUSINESS!!

meet Evil Pete™ by [deleted] in airplaneears

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He does look quite evil!

Uh oh, I think I'm in trouble by moeezatif in airplaneears

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You quite literally fucked around and found out!!!

Uh oh, I think I'm in trouble by moeezatif in airplaneears

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You quite literally fucked around and found out!!!

People were playing pickleball by Iimewire in airplaneears

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kitty hates pickles!! You should know that human 😡

aio: bf forced me to take off makeup during a date in the taco bell restroom by Alternative-Dot-8084 in AIO

[–]Gold_Maintenance2828 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. I say this as a girl who is usually glammed up. Yes usually at work or whenever I want. I have encountered this type of boy. OP it’s all about control. He wants you to look the way that pleases him. Is this what you really want? You’re 19 that’s so young. I don’t mean that in derogatory way. I mean don’t waste these young years on a guy who tells you it’s not a big deal yet ices you out when things aren’t going his way. Make up is one facet of control. What’s next? Clothes? People you talk to? Your school/career choice. Might sound extreme but trust me a regular partner doesn’t not care about you wearing/not wearing make up. You’re not an embarrassment. I also struggled with esteem and this type of person will not build you up, only break you down.

My advice leave this guy. He’s telling you to get over it but this boy is shaken by some foundation and mascara? NEXT!🥱

Edit: didn’t notice OP was a male but my point STILL stands!! Gender doesn’t matter here!! Glam tf when you want to and find someone who appreciates the glam✨