I'm not with PETA or any of that, but I interviewed for a technician position at a research institute that does testing on small animals, (I was contacted thru an employment agency and didn't really completely know what the job was until I got there for this interview, I was told it was in animal husbandry and that's about it) rats, mice, rabbits, guinae pigs, cats n dogs. I would just be doing care and observation of the animals, no experiments. But 95 percent of the test animals are terminal, meaning they will die at the end of the study which is usually 3-4 months long.
I just can't bring myself to work there.. the pay is incredible, and paid benefits from day one ... somethin I really need right now, a good job... but I think I care about animals a bit too much to be involved in things like that.
I aced the interview and am pretty sure I would have a job offer if I went back to sign my application. I put it off for one day and need some input.. anyone have any?
2007-04-24 16:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by Candy S 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
yea... I've come to terms that it's not the job for me, jobs do come and go.. but the money is needed.. hence the conflict. I don't need any more black dots on my conscience tho.. lol.. sigh.. I just wish the bad parts didn't have to happen so I could like the job.
2007-04-24 17:10:20 · update #1
You've really got a tough decision ahead of you. If it were me, I would pass on the job. I'm the same way you are, I love animals and don't have the heart to see them suffer, or to work around them KNOWING full well what's going to happen to them in a few months. It would eat me alive.
I work for a museum that features live animals. Our animal husbandry department works hard day and night to keep these animals safe and healthy. Most of our staff wouldn't dare to work in a lab setting that kills animals.
Just remember one thing, there's always a perfect job for everyone, it just takes time and patience to find it.
Good luck with your decision.
2007-04-24 17:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by DH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do a job you can live with?
My rule is: a job is just a way to make money, and as long as I am using my powers for good, I can do it. You can always get another job, but a clear conscience is not easy to achieve.
I'm not a PETA person either, but I personally feel the same way you do, that animal testing is, in a lot of cases (including vet schools) completely unnecissary.
The pay for those jobs is so good because they are crappy jobs that leave teeny black marks on your soul... so you are compinsated - you have to decide if it's worth it. :)
2007-04-25 00:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by goblinkat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could you go home at the day and not think about the poor wee animals that could, and should be living peacefully somewhere,even if they ARE going to die...
I'm sure you will come across a better job soon,one that does not involve what you spoke of.
2007-04-25 00:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by Bones 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This isn't the job for you or you wouldn't be conflicted about it.
You shouldn't accept the job. Thank them for their time and tell them you've accepted another offer.
2007-04-25 00:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by cynnkitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋