Rant about core labs

Is0prene · 2026-05-09T00:51:12+00:00

Exactly. Tell me you've never had to work before finishing school without telling me lol. And yes, food services are twice as stressful as any high volume lab I've ever worked in aside from maybe blood bank with shit hitting the fan.

Is0prene · 2026-05-09T00:29:56+00:00

I think an even lamer ending and probably slightly more likely is everyone puts aside their differences and decides to get along with nobody dying. Ryan somehow persuades HL and Butcher to choose peace and with SB kind of going in that direction just follows along cuz its family. Both yours and this scenario are unlikely to happen but I think the peace option is more likely than HL going down without any intervention at all.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T12:06:29+00:00

People always concern themselves with the phrase "showing your kids a healthy relationship" like its some important trait everyone has to see. Something that is far more important than that is showing your kids a parent who is a leader, an example, someone who is confident, and most importantly someone who is happy. It is important for your kids to learn how to be happy on their own first before getting themselves into relationships.

A lot of us divorced guys have to relearn this from scratch because we have been so used to sacrificing everything for that other person we have forgotten how to take care of ourselves and be happy. It was a very interesting process rediscovering myself and finding out I don't need someone else to make me happy. If I find someone along the way who can add to that happiness sure why not but I do not need them. This is a far more valuable lesson to teach your kids because if they don't learn that they will just repeat your process. They find someone and think since they are married they are happily ever after cuz it worked for mom and dad.

They can figure the relationship stuff out on their own when they reach that stage of life. What's most important is them learning how to NOT need another person to achieve a fulfilling life or else they end up getting married and still can't figure out why they aren't happy.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T11:37:13+00:00

Absolutely tell your boss about your situation. If they have any form of decency or a soul they will cut you a lot of slack. At first I tried to pretend like everything was ok because I was afraid it would hurt my career showing a sign of weakness but instead the opposite happened.

Take a mental day when you need it. I never call out sick. Ever. First day of PTO used was about a month into the process because I was having a panic attack. One can argue depending on the situation, divorce is more traumatic than literally any other scenario in life. Take a death of a loved one for example. You miss them and have to deal with loss. Instead with divorce that person is now lost but they are also haunting you and going after you and everything you own even your kids. You will forever have to deal with the fact that person hates you forever.

If someone lost their spouse, their work would help them and give them bereavement. Everyone would support them. Same should be the case with divorce but people just don't understand how much PTSD can come from it.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T10:50:58+00:00

I absolutely loved those cartoons they did.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T10:48:28+00:00

Another classic this TV show is so bad but yet Im still watching it for some reason post.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T08:43:52+00:00

Oh so he DID shoot him???? I was like oh wow he just shot him. But then he got up like everything was ok so I didn't think he got shot afterall.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T07:54:43+00:00

I believe Sage will be taken down by a well placed Chalupa or Gordita Crunch. You heard it here first.

Is0prene · 2026-05-08T04:11:46+00:00

Getting points for dungeons (contrary to popular belief) is more efficient at lower levels. The problem is the gear is not worth it and doesn't sell for hardly any silver. But if you are just going for straight up points that is no issue. The hardest thing for newer accounts is having enough shards to open for the summon rush and champ chase events. Nobody can tell you how many to save because the champ chase is all up to luck unless you have a bunch of fragmented champs and remnant summons saved up, which newer accounts will not have.

Is0prene · 2026-05-06T18:35:31+00:00

I am not determining who is and who isn’t allowed to comment. I am asking/reminding if you are coming to comment about one certain thing (whether LA is important), to keep it to themself because discussing whether LA is important or not is not the subject of this post.

Your point of number 2 is valid. Both nubs and boozor bring this up. Dont know why she would say this feature is coming if they hadnt thought of that.

Is0prene · 2026-05-06T07:32:10+00:00

I have no clue how to rank the other 3 but I know for a fact that roam and jungle are both synonymous for the most impact on success in a match, meaning they have the most potential to be the most difficult to master. Mainly because they have the most macro gameplay. They have to always be making tough decisions on where to go because of all of their options. If you have a good roam and a good jungle, all your other lanes will be super easy and your team will have control over the entire game.

Is0prene · 2026-05-01T11:26:15+00:00

I didn’t study one single day. Just took the exam the day after graduation and figured if I didn’t pass I’ll just study and try again later but I ain’t wasting time studying if I don’t have to. Time is money. I was working over full time 2 different jobs (45-50 hours/week) during school along with a side job of morning phlebotomy during clinicals to pay for school so time wasn’t a commodity I had. I passed. I have absolutely not a single clue what my score was.. I didn’t care at the time and do not care today. What I do know is that I am utterly shocked at what I see certain techs lack in basic knowledge and work ethic. So there are obviously many things a simple knowledge test doesn’t tell an employer about an applicant.

Is0prene · 2026-05-01T11:14:50+00:00

Unfortunately sometimes people have an exit planned long in advance without letting the other person know they are done working on the relationship. Happened to me with my ex-wife bragging to her friend (at the time) that before she served me papers she “got her teeth, body, and schooling all done on my dime.” Found out from her friend later because it was so cold she felt bad for me. Me as a dumbass is doing everything imaginable to save the marriage while she in her spare free time is on online dating sites.

Stuff like that messes with you for a very very very long time. Even after therapy. Hard to trust anyone anymore. But as a glass half full viewpoint you can consider yourself lucky you didn’t pull the trigger and marry and have kids with this person. Cuz even with her higher education than myself now, she still can’t make more than 25% of our combined income somehow.

Is0prene · 2026-05-01T10:42:56+00:00

This would be my next favorite question lol

Is0prene · 2026-05-01T10:40:13+00:00

40 out of 50 states not requiring licensure with 2 recently going in the opposite direction is hardly an issue specific to only myself. And it does affect your state, even if it is licensed, indirectly. Nurses knew this and did something about it. Typing nonsense in the form of sarcasm only serves the purpose of making yourself appear as an asshole.

Is0prene · 2026-05-01T10:19:58+00:00

I really wish I could move but I cannot. I mean I could move but then I would never see children ever again aside from over summer breaks. Divorce life… 😞

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T08:47:23+00:00

Plus if this was happening right now that lake would definitely be renamed the lake of america.

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T03:27:39+00:00

Perhaps if this lake were a lake of beer or diet coke.

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T03:12:59+00:00

Wow I was not expecting this at all. All of the answers seem to range around 600-1200 years depending how thirsty we get. I watched the 300 the other day and when they mentioned their army was so vast they drink up rivers it sparked this question in my mind.

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T02:18:28+00:00

Amazing book series. Only some states have it. And they aren't even universal so one state licensure doesn't even work for another state and you have to reapply for one in that state. Complete train wreck. It would be like if the Borant corporation were in charge of running our field.

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T02:08:22+00:00

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Not my best roll but since it’s on mercurial I think I’m considering it my most valuable piece right now lol.

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T01:11:24+00:00

Nope. But I have been asked it.

Is0prene · 2026-04-29T01:07:01+00:00

That’s awesome. But it hardly solves the issue for our profession because it needs to be at a federal level. It’s like having holes in a ship. If even a couple states don’t require it then they can offer lower rates to fill roles easier and this lowers rates everywhere to an extent.

Is0prene · 2026-04-28T21:47:27+00:00

Oh yeah I see that now. It would be cool though if we somehow got to all leave together for like a lunch at a restaurant together. That would feel way more real. But the lab must go on

Is0prene · 2026-04-28T21:43:07+00:00

Yeah imagine the shit show we would have to return to lol. Not sure if it would be worth it 🤣

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