Getting fed up

Today at work was typical. Now I know I sound like a bad mechanic who blames his tools, but I have to vent somehow!

My reaction today failed because I believe my equipment sucks. When I try and get better equipment I get the total run around. My co-works point me in ten different directions before I get a consistent answer. The so-called lab manager will never let me buy anything I need because he thinks everything is fine. If this is the case, then he should come show me how to use it correctly, fix the broken stuff, or let me buy new stuff. I am totally wasting me time here.

I want to finish my work before I go back to the USA but days like these make me want to toss in the towel. I don't understand why I have to constantly fight for things that allow me to do my job. I can't apologize for wanting to work and be successful, and for getting things done in a timely manner.

Now, I just want to drink a beer and go home but instead I'm going swimming with very the person who makes my life the most difficult at work.

I am now making a list of things I like at work. It's a short list.

I'll feel better tomorrow.