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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Comments (192)
Marineman5 6
Your brave for doing that. It's your dream job for a reason. You probably helped those dogs/cats get over a lot of pain. Think of yourself as an angel of mercy.
kupkake18 0
Omg soo many vets here! Someone write me a letter if recommendation please!
LN666 2
Im a vet nurse also training to be a vet. that would be sooo heart breaking :( congrats on becoming a Vet :) there will be plenty of amazing days & unfortunately sad ones :(
BlackBlazeCobra 16
That's why I changed my choice of profession. I can not handle being able to put down cats and dogs.
beclaurela 18
You're a vet. What do you expect?
desertlovebird 11
So sorry your first day was bad, hope the rest of the week goes better.
sammyluvspugs 4
What the heck did you expect???? You wanted to be a vet!! Thats what you do. You dont play with healthy puppies all day. Sorry you have to do your job?!!!!
tink_89 4
Just think of it as getting the worst out the way and the best is yet to come. I dread this happening to me when I first qualify but you've got your whole career ahead of you there'll be more good than bad I'm sure :D
TourettesGuyFTW 26
You don't believe in writing proper sentences either, do you?!
someone3225 2
Welcome!