Being told you have to work fifteen minutes without pay every shift because they expect you to already be in the wards by the time your shift starts
Being told they may deny you calling in sick if they don’t think the excise is good enough
Staff talking about other staff behind their backs
Being treated like an on call worker but not being paid as such
Pay is worse than a retail job
Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues.
Strong focus on quality, compliance, and patient safety.
Good exposure to diagnostic workflows and laboratory systems.
Structured procedures and clear protocols to follow.
Job security and meaningful contribution to public health.
Svantaggi
Workload can be high during peak periods.
Shift work may affect work–life balance at times.
Limited flexibility depending on roster and laboratory demands.
Career progression can feel slow in some departments.