“Housekeepers told me it was normal.
I cringe at staying at hotels and take a blanket when I can.”
Every job has its secrets.
“people were more than willing to discuss the darker aspects of their careers.
These individuals are speaking for themselves and from their own experiences.
“A boutique hotel I worked at didnt wash comforters unless necessary.
And even then, you really had to push.
“It was sent back in 5 minutes after being deemed ‘clean enough.’
My housekeepers told me it was normal.
I cringe at staying at hotels and take a blanket when I can.”
u/allthecrazything
2.
You do not get ‘ashes’ back.”
“Security guard: In an active shooter event, we’re not going to protect your ass.
We’re heading to the nearest safe exit and calling the cops.”
I get paid to observe and report, not protect and serve.
SnooChipmunks126
4.
“Chances are even smaller that you’ll make money from your book.
u/ergo_slump
5.
“I worked in Housing & Dining at a big state university.
Universities cover up a TON of bad stuff to keep a safe and clean image.”
However, there was a sexual assault incident that the administration quietly paid off.
Its like it didnt happen.
“u/GregoPDX
7.
“IT guy: I Google or Reddit half my problems.
“I could care less if you look at porn at work until I’m told to care.
More techs than you want to know about will search your personal rig for nudes given the chance.”
u/1d0m1n4t3
8.
Demonstrating high arrest numbers meant we got federal/state grant money.”
“I was a perfume sniper for a high-end store that may no longer be in business.
“Our manager would check behind the counter to ensure we weren’t spraying into the trash can.
Our mantra: we spray, so you’ll pay today.”
“Professors are regularly pressured into passing failing students to keep up graduation levels.
I even had the registrar go into the system and change grades.”
These students are now building your bridges, interstates, buildings, levees, and multi-level parking lots.”
u/BagelwithQueefcheese
11.
“Veterinarians in the US have a high suicide rate.
“I work in medical delivery strictly to hospice patients.
As you’re free to imagine, they die frequently.
We pick the equipment up to be returned to the warehouse and sanitize it for redelivery to other patients.
Its a shoestring industry with tiny profit margins.”
Logistically, there is no possible way that everyone in the industry isnt doing it.
I personally refuse to do it.
u/jjon670
13.
“I worked at a mental health facility.
They were all about image and money.
Very few clients were ever discharged.
They were far more interested in the money than actually helping people.”
u/ODB247
14.
“I work for a roofing supply company.
Both in the warehouse and on the truck making deliveries.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Dial 988 in the US to reach theNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
you’re free to also search for your local centerhere.
