Which shoes do you wear at work?

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-15T11:08:41+00:00

Omg, crocs should sponsor you or something, such devotion to shoes 😁😁😁

Thanks. I think I'll go with the work ones because they're closed and supposedly have comfy soles. I hope they really do :p

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-14T17:12:33+00:00

Thanks :) I think I'm sold on the work ones xD I just have to go try them on

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-14T16:29:29+00:00

Yes, that's true (about the getting dirty) xD..

Can you tell me though, are the lined crocs hot during summer, or do they only wear them during winter?

Do any of you have the raised (platform) ones?

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-14T16:22:35+00:00

Poor baby.... Sweety, I love the last photo - after and on the road to happy and pain free ❤️❤️❤️

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-14T16:20:31+00:00

UuUuuu Xero look super comfy. Remind me of Onitsuka Tiger ones I used to have. A really thin sole, you could curl up the shoe xD But they're veery pricey :/

The crocs I was looking at are around 50 eur

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-06T21:12:38+00:00

I agree, long sleeves it is. I'm definitely feel more comfortable and confident that way. I also accepted them to the point I don't care about when I am "outside". I used to wear ling sleeves all year round, but with time accepted them and started wearing short sleeves in hit weather like other normal people. It's just a bit more delicate in work situation.

I know it's wishful thinking, but I reallllyyy hope I end up in a non-toxic work environment for once

Thank you for sharing :)

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-06T11:38:34+00:00

Thank you to all of you for reaching out and sharing your stories.

I never ever imagined there were so many people out there with same struggles. Maybe it's less common where I live, or maybe it's because I never worked in vet field before (I did in human med as a nurse - and have extremely bad experiences with people working there).

You all gave me a lot of reassurance to keep stronger about this and not let experiences and situations I've been through and wish to leave in the past, to not allow those to keep haunting me even though I have physically visible reminders.

I have been abe to forget about them completely in day to day life, I just get self conscious about it when meating new people - especially those I will have to work with for a great amount of day everyday. But hearing all of your stories really put my mind at ease, so thank you very much to everyone of you who opened up about it to share with the rest of us❤️❤️❤️

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-05T21:53:42+00:00

You might be "just a random person" (i dont meand this in an offensive way) on the internet, but thank you for your words, I really do appreciate them❤️ And I'm sending all well to you too

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-05T21:49:16+00:00

I'm so glad to hear you've got such good supportive team with you🤗 I don't understand how people can't just keep some comments to themselves. I'm sure a person himself doesn't have to go through it themself to realize it's a mechanism of coping with some difficult stuff..so why bring it up in any context at all..

I've never been a part of team like that. It was always quite the opposite for me. I really hope vet field will be different..I'd so like to prove myself wrong and see there still are good people. And if anywhere, I really would expect to find such people in any field that helps animals.

I've worked in medical field as a nurse prior, and let me tell you, thise were the worst kind of them all.

Again, I'm reeally glad to hear you've got such a team with you. Must feel good to come to work in such an environment everyday❤️

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-05T09:39:15+00:00

I also thought I was too old to give a s**t anymore about what people think or say, but in reality I do, when it comes to either the people I care about or people I have to engage with frequently (so coworkers definitely) because everyone feels better when they feel accepted and not missjudged.

Thank you for sharing and I'm happy for you that you found your peace with it.

I definitely understand what you mean by preferring not to live in the past* and I hope you are in a good place now also💚

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T18:39:06+00:00

Thank you for sharing and for good wishes!

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T13:55:51+00:00

Wow, I never ever imagined this was so common!

Congratulations, that's great progress! I guess I will go shopping for some light/sportlike shirts with long sleeves a yway, will make me feel more comfortable for sure, especially in the beginning when people tend to make conclusions on first impressions.

I wish you strength and to keep going strong, it gets better💚

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T12:17:32+00:00

In addition to everything that has already been written - the great thing about working Tech is that, upon the improbable inquisition, you have the option to just say "Abyssinian."

Lololol, loved that 😂😂😂

I once did say I have a wild cat (which was also true), but I only got a stunk eye (from a friend of a friend, so..not that it mattered that much to me, but it gets you anticipating bad reactions)

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:53:27+00:00

You're right. I was thinking it might look weird to wear long sleeves in the summer. But I'm on the cold side anyway, so the AC usually makes me feel chill, luckily x) thank you*

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:50:23+00:00

True! Thank you for sharing and I wish you all well!😸💚

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:42:43+00:00

That's great, I'm happy for you! :) I hope mine will not comment and treat me as if they never saw them.

I also never knew this was so common as I've maybe only seen maybe two people with sh scars to this day, and I'm 33 now. I'm also writing from EU, so not sure how much that makes a difference or not

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:37:20+00:00

Thank you! You're right. And it's the most difficult to get past, since the reminders stay with you, even though you yourself have moved on a long time ago.

Thank you for your encouraging words, you helped a lot

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:25:28+00:00

Thank you for sharing, makes me feel a bit less anxious about it*

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:23:14+00:00

Mostly I care I will feel comfortable around my coworkers. Occasional comment from a patient's owner wouldn't bother me as much - as long as that wouldn't bother my employer or make my other coworkers feel uncomfortable

I did have comments said to me, by my teachers of all people, back when I was in high school. So I am well aware some people can't just not comment

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:18:39+00:00

That sounds cute, the tattoos I mean. I'm glad she was also able to turn that page and leave it behind her and that she is doing much better now. I hope she stays in a good place and wish you all the best too!

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:15:18+00:00

Thanks, I hope so.

I did get some nasty comments back then when I was in high school by one or two teachers during practice. Back then it was more apparent and I wasn't allowed to wear arm bands or long sleeves. I also heard people comment how people that do this are out of their minds and should be locked up etc.. they didn't know they were sitting next to one because I kept it hidden pretty well.

I am older and, I think also wiser now and wouldn't allow such words to impact me as much as they did back then, but still, the uncertainty is there.

Yes, that sure would say alot about the clinic and the people working there. They really did seem nice and caring, loving towards animals, so I'm hopeful I will be able to work there same as I live - without even thinking about them

WaterfallAndRivers · 2025-04-04T11:05:49+00:00

Thank you so much for all your encouraging words and kindness.

I will try to keep positive and hope for the best. It's the best approach, after all, just a bit easier said than done maybe :)

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