I’d like to learn what people in their field think of when they see something good or bad when they’re not working.
I’m a health inspector, so when I am sitting at a table as a customer, I’ll watch people while I’m eating (not purposely staring, but having a look around the place). I recently saw someone swipe their finger under their nose then go to the self serve station to touch about 8 different handles before walking away. Thankfully, I was already done eating.
When I have to walk through the kitchen to the toilets, I take mental notes without meaning to.
As a ex-first responder, unconsciously doing an assessment of someone I’m speaking to (or not) and internally noting how nice and juicy their veins are.
What are some things you come across in your daily life and what do they have you thinking about?
As a life long systems administrator and it-support person, I’ve naturally been tasked with carrying out fire safety inspections, electrical installations and janitorial duties at my places of work. I’m appalled at how often I see dodgy electrical work or cut pipes leading to other floors when sneaking a peak above false ceilings whenever someone has left a tile off. I think it speaks for the state of our society that hiding dangers from view is preferred and thought of as more “efficient” than doing a proper job that will rarely be seen.