I’d like to learn what people in their field think of when they see something good or bad when they’re not working.

I’m a health inspector, so when I am sitting at a table as a customer, I’ll watch people while I’m eating (not purposely staring, but having a look around the place). I recently saw someone swipe their finger under their nose then go to the self serve station to touch about 8 different handles before walking away. Thankfully, I was already done eating.

When I have to walk through the kitchen to the toilets, I take mental notes without meaning to.

As a ex-first responder, unconsciously doing an assessment of someone I’m speaking to (or not) and internally noting how nice and juicy their veins are.

What are some things you come across in your daily life and what do they have you thinking about?

  • StickyDango@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    2 days ago

    You’re an amazing person for doing what you do. It takes strength to not desensitise - I know I would have a hard time not wanting to just go home and be by myself after hearing such horrible things. I’d also fear for my safety going up to people and asking how they are doing.

    Thank you for doing what you do. We need more people like you!

    • emotional_soup_88@programming.devEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! It’s an ongoing process, trying to learn to take care of myself while also being a good Samaritan.

      Also, I have the utmost respect for people that in any shape or form work with healthcare. Keep up the good work! God knows, we need you, especially after having seen how many of us were incapable of following simple sanitary routines like washing hands, coughing/sneezing into our arms, wearing masks and what have you…

      • StickyDango@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        1·
        24 hours ago

        Of course! And I meant it. It takes a strong person to be kind in this world that we’re in now.

        And thank you as well! The two pandemic years were pretty rough because I was in a town of mostly an older population, so whenever there were people from the big city sneaking out past the ring of steel (I’m not sure where you’re from, but search “Melbourne” “Ring of steel” and “Covid” and I’m sure there will be lots on it), we’d be told about it. We ended up losing quite a few in aged care and hospitals. :(

        Just keep doing the clean things to protect yourself and others. That’s all I can ask of people. :)