What do you miss that disappeared during the pandemic?

Being able to afford things.

Same salary and crazy inflation. What a great combo.

I feel this, but I'm also jealous.

I went from working minimum wage during college to making really good money,

but having to move to an area with astronomical prices of living,

plus inflation, so I still can't afford anything.

When do I get to the part where I'm not living paycheck to paycheck?

I thought at this level of income it meant that I would be rich.

I miss when I enjoyed my job.

I'm sure I'm not the only one, but COVID really changed the way my hospital runs and not

for the better.

All the good staff that could

jump ship did jump. And if they replaced them at all, it was with travelers or warm bodies. And our

quality of care has certainly suffered. Not to mention the organization I work for is buying up all

sorts of crap. But when we need vital equipment, we are told that there is no money for it. Even more

insulting is this stupid freaking robot they bought that sole purpose is to deliver things between

departments. I'm pretty close to quitting health care forever at this point. Normally I don't

entertain when people crap on America, but for real, as someone on the inside, our health care system is

freaking appalling. Respirator therapists here. Pre-pandemic, I was super bubbly and chipper. It was

easy for me to relate to patients and families. I used to wear bows in my hair. Patients loved it,

and said it brightened up their day. A year into COVID, and the Bose stopped. I stopped being able to connect

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