How can I be honest about my line of work?

I am an Operations Manager for a company that is a distributor of rats, mice, cats, dogs, and primate for laboratory research. Some of the labs we work with are developing treatments for cancer, AIDS, etc. Others are researching new consumer products.





Oftentimes people get angry at me when I tell them what I do for a living. I sometimes say, "I work with animals" when asked, but they always want to know more. How can I avoid getting into an argument about animal experimentation, which I strongly believe in, when I'm asked what I do for a living?

How can I be honest about my line of work?
Just tell them you're a operations manager for a medical research distributor. It's nondescript but specific enough that you'll get fewer questions. There's really no need to mention that what you distribute is lab rats.
Reply:Sadly enough you can't hide from it. You believe in it and that is what you do so you shouldn't keep it from her. It is part of who you are. If she doesn't believe in it then she can either leave you or realize you are good enough of a person and deal with that side of you or best situation agree with you.
Reply:maybe preface your explanation with "some people take offense to what i do" or something to that effect... if they still want to know more, then explain.
Reply:say that you do veterinary lab diagnostics or somthen fancy like that.
Reply:they should be able to understand that...well..what else would we do? test it on humans? we are trying to find cures, not promoting animal cruelty.
Reply:First off there is never any way to avoid an argument....If you are being honest and the other person gets upset that is their problem. They asked you a question and you answered truthfully. Whenever the situation comes up and you need to answer the "job" question, just be honest, and if they don't like it, there is no need to spend any more time with that person (referring to a date scenario). Although you must keep in mind that not everybody is alike, meaning that not everyone will agree with you, but that doesn't mean you have to cut them out of your life. It's up to you. If you want my personal opinion, I wouldn't keep them around. You say you "strongly believe" in what you are doing and that is awesome! Few people have actual feelings about their line of work. So, that being said, keep it up! Be honest and don't be ashamed and if you catch crap for it, then tell whoever it is to get over it or get out of your life. Under no circumstance should you be around someone who will "rag" on you for your career (which I think is great....I'm not an animal rights activist or whatever those crazy people are). Keep your head up and keep doing what you are doing. Maybe in the end you will help save a persons life....who cares about rats or any other animal for that matter. Animals were put on this earth for us. For companionship, for food, for research, for us!...Sorry I went off, I have a small hatred for people who essentially care more about animals than humans. Hope this was helpful!





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