Cardio No Good
I agree with the cardio comment. Cardio is for your heart not your muscles. If you can't make to the gym squats, sit ups and push ups are the way to go. Cardio sure won't hurt you but muscle is what you want.
Career Change
I am a nurse and considering what I think would be a more exciting career in EMS. I am in my late 30's. Is that too old? I still have tons of energy.
I feel like Ink is a generational thing. As more time passes it will be more accepted in the workplace.
Regarding the gallows humor, it's always good to have a sense of humor. Sometimes you need it just to get through...and yes of course not in front of relatives or patients.
Cover Up Sleeves
I used to work ER and they made me cover up my ink. I now work the night shift at a children's hospital and even though it's the night shift I cover up my ink with Tat2X sleeves.
My employer is not strict but I have chosen to cover up for the kids I work with. I have...