Just wondering if other labs are noticing an increase in subpar quality of supplies, including reagents. Recently, we received two bad lots on different chemistry reagents... at the same time. I feel that since covidian times, enshitification of nearly everything has increased at breakneck speed.
I recently purchased a "Polish military" lavvu from Sarco. I am pretty certain that its a cheaper reproduction, but its not a Temu version. Having only set it up once, I'm currently pleased with it. Even put up sloppily, there is plenty of space for myself, gear, and a folding woodstove, or my wife if I can convince her. It goes up much faster than any tent I own, but I also pre-buttoned the halves together at home which took a bit of time as the the buttons are sewn rather tightly. The material is not as thick as I anticipated(which is why I think it's a reproduction), but its not a bed sheet either. Plus side to thinner material is that its not quite as heavy as the real deal. The stitching is done in orange thread and seems to be well done. Overall, I feel like it will be a decent piece of gear, I just wish it had been advertised as a reproduction. I will report back once I put it through its paces and have slept in it during rain.
For folks in the US, what is your personal stance on phones at work? What is your facility's policy about it? Does your manager/supervisor text your personal phone during work hours about work stuff? Maybe its a generational thing, but I think they are fine except for in patient care areas, and of course dirty areas. As for being texted by my boss during work hours, I find that absurd, and would never accept that. What do you guys think?