The Rat Race
@GardenGerty (157551)
United States
July 7, 2018 9:46am CST
At times hubby and I have looked for a job like my dad and his wife Charlotte had.
They picked up deliveries of specially bred laboratory animals that were kept in sterile conditions. They always had to sanitize the company provided vehicle if I remember correctly.
They worked together, were paid well and had benefits.
I always joked that my dad was a member of the rat race.
They delivered to large universities with medical schools. I am not sure I could have done the job, though.
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@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Jul 18
That kind of job I could not do, I'd want to free those poor lab rats.
Maybe you could find a job where the two of you delivered groceries or maybe did the shopping for those who don't have time to do it themselves, I've read a few articles about people doing things like that. That way one person drives and the other goes to the door with the goods.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
I think I would want to free them too. He is going to be delivering autos among car lots soon, on an as needed basis. I do not know if I would be able to go along.
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@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Jul 18
I hope the two of you can find a niche that you can work on together @GardenGerty
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
Yes. The realist in me knows that it is necessary, though.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
7 Jul 18
not the best job in the world
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
They treated them well and gave them lots of good perks. They got to travel the country. I just would feel sorry for the rats. And guinea pigs.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
8 Jul 18
@GardenGerty their use in medical research is fine, but not in cosmetic research
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
They were a good team. Eventually they got too old, though.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
7 Jul 18
im glad they were paid well and able to work together, but like others, and you.. I don't think I could have done it either.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
We have tried to find other courier jobs. Never any luck.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
They enjoyed being together and seeing the country. Texas, New Mexico, and I am not sure where else.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
9 Jul 18
@GardenGerty Working and traveling the country would be the perfect job.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
7 Jul 18
That's a job I never gave any thought to but it goes to show that there are we never think about. Hope you and hubby can find one that suits you both
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
He is going to be doing a driving job on an as needed basis.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
8 Jul 18
Gotta keep the jobs and funds within the department it seems.
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