My job just trensferred me to suddenly being responsible for managing the blood sugar levels of a diabetic 5-year-old. Not without instruction, and I have been doing fine so far, but this is absolutely terrifying because it is so important. I think I can do this, but it is so scary. I’m experiencing whatever the opposite of alienation from your work is right now. It’s actually an amazing feeling. Still terrified though.

    • Utter_Karate [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.netOP
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      23 days ago

      I have people to call if I have any questions, which I do very frequently now in the beginning. I actually have a good feeling about this, and can you imagine how great it feels having this kind of responsibility and also feeling like you can actually do it?

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        I know, but as soon as shit goes south you also feel it. And feel it hard. Be ready for something like that, just in case.

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          Luckily this is in the central part of a major city, so worst case - which is what I need to be prepared for - an ambulance is never far away. I would feel like shit if I failed like that, but it is a comfort to know.