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By Joe - 27/08/2012 13:33 - United States - Coalgate

Today, I started my new job at a fragrance store. While training, the manager had me smell all of the scents to become familiar with the products. Before my shift was over, I'd had three asthma attacks. FML

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ManInTheMachine 19

Monday 27 August 2012 19:02

Unless you're suicidal, this isn't the job for you. I think you'd be better off working on a farm, with the nearest pharmacy miles away. But then again, Monk was a fantastic cop, so... Just keep an inhaler handy.

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Fragrance stores usually have a lot of different perfumes, so I'm not surprised anyone wouldn't get sick after all those strong smells. Sorry OP, get a new job so your health won't be compromised.

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vetgrl 2

Monday 27 August 2012 22:10

You know the recession is bad when after searching for jobs, you have to go to one wwhich compromises your health. BTDT, I hope this job comes with health insurance!

winnie_moline 6

Monday 27 August 2012 22:11

U should have wuit after the first attack. YDI. Wat were u thinking

DracoSpirita 21

Monday 27 August 2012 23:47

What in the world did I just read?

vbmg152 18

Monday 27 August 2012 22:30

Don't you know that you can be around that much fragrance when you have asthma?

Leslier_fml 4

Monday 27 August 2012 22:40

Back to the job market

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Monday 27 August 2012 22:51

That job is totally wrong for you unless you're a masochist.

FuckYouScience12 8

Monday 27 August 2012 22:53

wrong job for you.

randirlee 6

Monday 27 August 2012 22:58

Knowing you have asthma, why would you apply at a fragrance store in the first place? I have asthma and I won't even walk into a fragrance store let alone work in one. I'm sorry op but I think you deserve this one...

jarockstar27 10

Monday 27 August 2012 23:19

So if you have asthma why do you work in a place like that?! Around some family members i cant wear perfume because it triggers there asthma, you need a new job...