Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Random Workplace Rambles

It feels weird now that KS is no longer working here in the labs with us. He's gone to a better company that can pay him better and offer him something better than what Monash can. The lab is quieter without the sound of anime or some show running on in the background. I no longer bring my laptop to work and the place that I usually occupy is now vacant. I've taken up residence at the lab computer where KS used to sit.


 

There's no denying the obvious difference in the lab. JT and N have already popped in to comment on the quietness in the prep room. They miss KS too. Well, it's for the better. We all know that he wasn't very happy here, so we're all hoping he's going to be happy at the new place. The boss has yet to find a new person to replace KS, but I've already made requests that the new chap be tall, handsome and very good on the eyes.


 

But to be honest, what with all the chaps leaving, we really need more male lab technicians. At the moment, not counting the older technicians (read: 40 and above), there's only S who will be leaving us soon too. Once S leaves, there's just the older men to do the heavy lifting which isn't good for them. There is only so much that N and I can do in the place of the men.


 

With KS gone, N and I will be handling GEN3040 together. Lucky for us, KS left with only 2 practical sessions to go. This makes it easier for us. There isn't much preparation for this week, just dispensing master mix, DNA ladders and so on. There's also the staining of the roots... but then I'm not really interested in thinking about it too much. I think I'll ask Dr Song if I can do it next week since the root staining needs to be left overnight.


 

Anyways, till lunch, I will be playing Word Challenge on Facebook, as pathetic as it sounds. I didn't bring my laptop ma!