My new job :(

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Thanks so much for all the tips, guys! I did purchase new shoes, socks, an cushioned inserts today before work and my feet feel so much better. I hated to plop down $80 for it all, but it was worth it to be able to walk out of there at a normal speed instead of dragging my feet.

I also think it's important when you work with family not to jeopardize their reputations. My dad already told me to make sure I put in two weeks notice whenever I leave, which of course I will do. I know I'm a good worker, I just don't like this work.

I did have a better experience last night, anyway. My machine was down because there was no raw tube for it, so they put me inspecting returned pieces. Since QA is my bread and butter, I puttered happily through that all night. The best news is that the QA guy--friends with my dad--says there are two people in the lab who will be retiring right around the same time I finish my probationary time. Since they promote and move people based on experience and performance once the probation is over, I have a good shot at getting in there. So now I have something to work toward and look forward to, hopefully it won't seem like such a grinding, soul-crushing place.

Thanks guys!