Fifty-three years ago, September 7th

[debodun]

I started my career as a medical laboratory technician.

 

[debodun]

After 38 years, I retired in 2010.

 

[911]

Have you ever seen or watched DNA being extracted from blood or any object, including human tissue using any method?
I have. It’s amazing to watch technicians as they proceed through the process.

 

[Aunt Bea]

That September I was starting a two year program in a local business school/diploma mill.

Looking back, I could have done just as well by entering the workforce two years earlier and learned as I earned.

 

[hollydolly]

After 38 years, I retired in 2010.

you've been retired 15 years... are you glad you retired when you did ?

 

[debodun]

Have you ever seen or watched DNA being extracted from blood or any object, including human tissue using any method?
I have. It’s amazing to watch technicians as they proceed through the process.

We did DNA purifications at one point. I remember having to spray the work area with DNAase solution so extraneous DNA wouldn't contaminate the samples.

 

[debodun]

you've been retired 15 years... are you glad you retired when you did ?

Oh, a definite yes. I was close to burnout after 38 years, and at that time, the state was offering it's older employees what they termed "early retirement incentive". I opted for that and never regretted it. The incentive was that they averaged the highest salary of 3 years of employment, then we got 80% of that. After I stared receiving SSI, I was making more than when I was working.

 

[debodun]

Oops.. I did have some regrets - I had to leave my avocado tree because I couldn't fit it in my car. It did so well in a courtyard window, it brushed the ceiling there. Some people promised they would care for it - but you know how that often goes. Also I lost access to a computer printer.