Well, my finger feels a bit better and I bought a box of "Miss Kitty" band aids to use at work! I have also been taking otc pain relievers, and soaking my finger in epson salts.

I used to have this theory that I kind of forgot about until this week. I believe that when you get an injury it is sometimes because you are making a "break" from an old way to a new way of life. In the transition you might get a little clumsy and get an injury.

Pay attention to when you get injured and you might see that there is something to this theory.

The last time I got a bad cut I was ending a toxic relationship.

After my divorce I broke both arms in a freak accident.

Maybe by staying at this job and working with my injured finger I proved that I am not a weak worker. I am responsible and I didn't leave a minute earlier. I am not saying it is right but it seems that it is part of the work culture where I am at the moment.