Today, I started my dream job of being a veterinarian. My first day consisted of having to put down 12 dogs and 5 cats. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it has been my lifelong dream to work with animals. My dream sorta came true. I now work at the slaughterhouse. FML
Today, I started my community service at the dog pound. I like animals so I thought it would be a good place to do it. As I arrived they were throwing dogs that had been euthanized into a dump truck to be taken to a landfill. That was my job for the day. FML
Today, it was my first day as an animal control officer. My first dispatch was to collect a dog that had been hit by a car. I had to clean up my dead dog on my first day of a job that barely pays rent. FML
Today, after 8 years in exceptionally difficult veterinarian classes which put me $200,000 in debt, and 7 months of job searching, I finally got a job. I will be inspecting feces for worms while making minimum wage. FML
Today, it was my first day working at a dog boarding kennel. I got bit... by my coworker. FML
Today, it's my sixth day taking care of my family's seven animals while my parents are in Singapore. So far, I've emergency-called the vet twice, taken a dog to the vet once, and cleaned up liquid dog shit five times. FML
Today, I started my first day of work at our local humane society. I asked where the break room was, so my coworker directed me to a small room in the back of the building. The only place I get to take my lunch break is the same room where they euthanize, freeze, and cremate the animals. FML
Today, I was hired as a student assistant. I was excited, until I learned on my very first day that "Supporting the academic staff in their research" actually meant walking the professor's dog. FML
Today, when my son told me he wanted to work with animals, I thought he meant a vet, turns out his actual career goal was to be the guy who puts the strays to sleep at the animal control centre. He got that job and I’ve never seen him happier. What monster have I raised? FML
Today, during my shift as a vet nurse, I picked up a gorgeous cat for cuddles, only to discover it was covered with pee. And now I am too. I still have 4 hours of my shift. FML
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Top comments
KBeatz 5
It's sad I know, but if they were sick or hurt you're still helping them. You have a great job OP, be proud.
ninjadinos 14
I once wanted to be a vet, but the thought of having to put down so many animals turned me away. I realized I made a good decision as even reading this FML makes me cry.
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godhelpusall111 12
I'm sorry. Being a veterinarian is a rough job. Vets are four times more likely to commit suicide than the average person, seeing how much they have to deal with. Please, though, OP. Don't do something like that. There is a shortage of vets because of all the school they have to go through and all the deal with. We need you. Continue your work.
DerpinaDerpton 8
I doubt there's any directioners strong enough to take down Miss Derpina Derpton.
kupkake18 0
I would legitimately murder for your job! You're living out you dream job! That comes with it.
Montynes 0
Bellow follows the harsh comments of the people who can't get a good fml out there...
skyeyez9 25
Being sad when putting the animals down shows you have compassion and empathy for the animals.
shockhead101 6
Sell them to your Asian neighbors!
Reynard13 1
Hey, I've been in practice about 6 months now, and I love my job, but there are some weeks you just get wicked euth fatigue, no matter how badly everything you PTS needed to go. Rough first day mate, but if you have a good, supportive boss and great coworkers like I do, and you push past it, I'm serious, this is so absolutely the best job in the world.
fyl7899 12
i would totally be ok with putting dogs down but cats are a no way
Feedmyaddiction5 14
My friend got bit by a cat on her first day because she had to shave its swollen anus
kyat288 9
Just think, now they won't be in pain anymore... that's what got me through the deaths of my grandparents dog and espeacially my grandpa's death who fought cancer for 3 years