Turning over a new leaf

I've had a rough couple of weeks here in the lab. My supervisor decided to hire help around this lab, not based on experience but because he is living with another grad student in lab. The new person is in first year courses and has no lab experience. On the other hand the third year student who has been volunteering all sememster, who knew how to do everything couldn't get a job. On top of it, the new hire's girlfriend (who is in the lab) is suposed to train her boyfriend on all the lab techniques, unfortunately, she really doesn't know how to do anything herself, and has been driving everyone crazy with stupid questions.

Last week I was so frustrated by all of this. I work hard so that my credentials will land me a job, and here I see someone getting hired based solely on who he is fucking. It's been very discouraging. If asked, I'm going to refuse to train this new guy. I've already trained someone- someone my supervisor didn't feel like hiring. Besides, I'm going to be busy writing my thesis.

After a rough week, I'm ready to change my attitude. From now on, when I am in lab, I'm only going to say nice things or nothing at all (it helps that my supervisor has gone to England for a few weeks!). It's going to be tough.

This attitude was inspired by a dream I had last night. An ex of mine was getting married. In a city we walked past each other while I was on my way to a pub. Upon recognition, I was just going to look away and continue, but I realized that this wasn't right. I made eye contact and smiled. More things happened in the dream (I was working in a video store, moving out of my appartment, buying a house with a swimming pool). He and I met again. This time I was able to do more than smile, I said "congratulations".