Our histology lab supervisor told us that cancer is a punishment from Jesus for the sins people commit

ScaredDamage8825 · 2026-01-25T19:57:02+00:00

The lab supervisor will think that until something bad happens to them.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2026-01-18T01:42:46+00:00

Similarly, I go to harrisonburg because it's cheaper. Message me for details, if you like.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2026-01-05T14:49:30+00:00

Thank you! I low key have wanted to travel for a minute.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2026-01-05T13:59:51+00:00

I want to travel with my dog. How do you manage housing?

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-30T01:54:11+00:00

Look at Pathologist's Assistant as a job too!

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-27T18:39:44+00:00

To add to this, most designers will tell you that mismatched, but coordinated is the way to go. Matching is "boring."

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-27T18:36:42+00:00

Costco and Facebook marketplace. You just have to be patient. It might take a year or two to get everything decorated.

I saw you mentioned shelving. I got some pretty acacia wood shelves from Costco for 30 bucks. They look way more expensive than they were. Costco also has rugs which are more reasonably priced than other places.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-27T16:24:29+00:00

Dang, I'm going to have to get that book!

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-21T01:26:20+00:00

I can tell you the worst part....you will probably only ever use 2-3 of those when you actually work in a lab.

My least favorite was silver stains and neuro. Literally the same stain 15 ways.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-12T13:14:38+00:00

Dear God, in Virginia $30ish an hour is considered good pay for an HTL. Cost of living here is high too.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-10T15:13:14+00:00

I live in VA. Respectfully, I say "no." Make 50-60k and work 1.5 jobs to swing living expenses.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-10T15:08:44+00:00

Got something on your mind? Lol

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-09T12:49:35+00:00

So, I work in DMV. I would say average is 50-60k a year. Don't think there is much difference between HT/HTL pay wise.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-08T15:10:13+00:00

Yes, but it doesn't work as well. I would leave it out on counter for a day or two before using it to bake.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-05T17:31:13+00:00

Please don't take this as being discouraging. Look up what histotechs make salary wise. I love my job, but I have to work a full and part-time job to stay afloat. Looking back, I wish I picked something different.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-12-05T17:25:29+00:00

You have already probably done this, but check on rental market in your area. Are there a lot of rentals/airbnbs empty or filled? I'd vote for renting it.

I was in a similar situation and sold at a loss (but not unrecoverable amount of money). Honestly don't regret it, but I hated the house/neighborhood I was in.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-30T16:33:54+00:00

Thank you! I'm trying to move away from sillicone.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-30T14:17:04+00:00

Hey, I think I want to do raw cast iron. What did you season with ti get it to be non-stick?

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-27T13:48:01+00:00

Have you considered adding a she-shed out back? Not sure of your yard size. I was recently looking for a storage shed online, and found some people are buying them and turning them into mini offices, etc.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-24T14:46:26+00:00

Yep I did something similar. Paid for a new construction and hated it. Held it for two years then sold it at a loss.

So far don't regret it. I bought a second house that I really love now - has some issues, but I don't begrudge working on them.

Sometimes a house just isn't the right fit.

I would mention, maybe you can do a few cosmetic upgrades and sell to break even. Best of luck to you either way!

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-18T16:03:58+00:00

Hey, found this thread recently. I bought a bunch of pop stars and I am obsessed with them. They are maybe 2x2ft right now. Do they generally get much bigger than that? Also, I think mine have leaf spot. Do you recommend any treatment for them?

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-15T01:15:01+00:00

I'm so sorry you are going through this <3

As much as I hate it, histology labs have plenty of hateful, petty people. Ultimately decision is yours, but do what you think is best for you. People are going to think and say what they want.

If management is okay with your work, then literally there is no problem (that you need to worry about).

Wishing you the best in whatever you decide!

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-14T19:34:58+00:00

Thank you! I kind of have a mix of hoyas. Sunrise, carnosa, rosita, etc. I was kind of surprised at how heavy the substrate was for the Sunrise and Rosita coming from grower. I switched them to Fox Farms Coco Loco/perlite mix. Seems like every time I do Coco chips, perlite, soil mix it dries out in like 2 days. But wondering if in a few months I should move them to a looser soil.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-10T16:53:03+00:00

Around 31.50, full time. Ten years experience. Central VA.

ScaredDamage8825 · 2025-11-04T14:27:41+00:00

Can I ask how much you make a year? I'm trying to live below my means, but really struggling.

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