I should probably state what I do first: I’m a lab tech for a company that does materials testing for a large number of aerospace and automotive companies.

It’s incredibly important, and we don’t fuck around. There are international specs and standards that we are held to, and laws that ensure we follow them. I’m doing my tiny little part to ensure that any vehicle you climb into is as safe as it can be and yeah I’m a little proud of that.

The job itself can be a bit of a grind but I like it primarily because I can go about my day with no one pestering or micromanaging me, and it’s a good brain challenge occasionally.