Today, working night shift at a nursing home, I can tell the difference between the smell of different people's urine. 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, I realised I can tell which family member has just left the bathroom from the smell alone. FML
Today, I was working the night shift when a guy came in smelling like alcohol. He kept muttering his order, so I leaned over the register to hear him better. My ear now smells of vomit. FML
Today, I woke up to slight memory of my boyfriend leaving for work an hour earlier than originally planned due to "excessive sweat" in my bed. When I removed my sheets and took in a deep whiff, my olfactory receptors instantly knew that his so called "sweat" was actually his urine. FML
Today, I arrived at work early. I noticed the plants on the side of my classroom could use some water so I went out to do so. On the way, I found a beer can. Not wanting the kids to see it, I picked it up but some spilled on my dress. I quickly noticed a familiar smell. No, not beer. Urine. FML
Today, a pipe leaked in the store I work at. I had to smell sordid waste for more than 8 hours. FML
Today, working at a daycare centre, when packing up the kids' beds after sleep time, I slipped and landed in a puddle. Of urine. I had no spare pants. I had to wear them for the rest of my shift. 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
Today, I peed myself in the dressing room after work when I sneezed. Someone else just walked in as I was trying to dry off my jeans with paper, and probably smelled that I had peed myself. FML
Today, I went to get blood and urine tests done before work. As I was attempting to aim into the cup, I lost balance and slipped. I ended up peeing on my sleeves and my pants. I was late for work and I smelled like pee. FML
Today, during an 8 hour shift at a very busy bowling alley, I found out I can't trust a fart anymore. I'm only 25. Now I have to finish my shift commando, and also get rid of the evidence without anyone noticing. FML
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bella_nana347 23
If you're not okay with that, urine the wrong business.
hoeslikedicks 21
Someone has to help them right? Look at the bright side, you get to take care of the elderly and ensure their safety!
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Comments (35)
musdesimd 18
I work at a hospital and just today one of CNAs was telling me she could tell by smell if there was a UTI
tnebert 8
I've done that. I used to work in a group home for developmentally disabled ladies, and one of them was really susceptible to UTIs so I learned to recognize the odor. Even dx'd myself a couple times, before any other symptoms happened.
nagasadow 2
The smell of urine can change in the presence of certain illnesses. If you can learn to identify those illnesses by smell, imagine the possibilities!!
Shalnar 6
Thank you for doing such a thankless job. For my family and the families you help, thanks for discovering new, not so wonderful, talents and continuing on.
sukotsu 4
I work in a nursing home too, as a chef though. I can tell who someone is by their diet, likes, dislikes, and order changes
OBUDDAYJOELPUTTY 12
That's the sign that you should look for another job.
Sora_McKain 36
I work at an assisted living doing graveyards and I can sympathize. I can tell who gets up by the sound of their footsteps. I know who had an accident on the bathroom floor by the scent and size of the puddle. Don't get me wrong though, I love my job and the people I work with.
megnifique 14
I can totally relate to this dear, don't worry - Madness is completely acceptable in this line of work!
GhostFox 34
To be fair, urine smell and coloration can tell you a lot about a patient's health. It's one of the most prominent ways the body detoxes itself, so things can show up in it sometimes weeks before other symptoms. So while it is unpleasant, at least it is something that could be useful in the long term for your career.
chewsef 17
Some people have to go on Craigslist for that kind of experience.