I QUIT! Why I Quit My Job As A ZooKeeper | EMZOTIC

[@Emzotic]

WELCOME BACK CREATURES!! Today I have a story time for you. I'm going to spill the tea on why I left my dream job. DISCLAIMER: MY EXPERIENCE WAS AWFUL BUT THIS IS NOT TYPICAL IN MANY ZOOS. Have you ever had a job ruined or quit a job without notice? VENT YOUR FRUSTRATION down in the comment box below! I bet some of you have shocking experiences!! Next week, we'll be getting in the Halloween spirit!! XXX Em

[@juliaisweak2979]

First like on your comment

[@VeeVe3]

Emzotic Hey Em! I just wanna ask, what is your opinion on places like SeaWorld? (Don’t know if you have ever answered this as I’m quite new to your channel)💓

[@Emzotic]

Naomi Evans-Wright I personally can not support Sea World because I don’t believe that Orca can be kept happily in captivity. I support Sea worlds efforts to rescue and release marine life, but not their circus acts with the orca x

[@VeeVe3]

Emzotic I completely agree! Animals should be happy and free!💕

[@Emzotic]

Naomi Evans-Wright It’s a little more complicated than that :) but I understand xx

[@Sadstar658]

I do not get why they wouldn't replace her. If people are leaving all the time and she is constantly causing problems it seems like it would cost more to keep her.

[@Emzotic]

bethismagical I think it’s because she was backed by a union who protected her ferociously

[@Sadstar658]

I have heard the same kind of problems with teachers who have tenure. I wonder if she had always been like that or if she waited until she was set so to speak to let her true colors show. I am all for workers having their jobs protected but it is a massive problem that they protect garbage people who really don't deserve to be there.

[@yourlilemogirl]

I have a manager like that and she’s literally driven off all the knowledgeable long-term staff and I’m legit the last person there who has been around for over 2yrs (I’m in my 5th). But they refuse to get rid of her because she’s the daughter of the general manager for the entire store 😒😒😒😒

[@stacey1245]

Emzotic That makes a really good argument against unions.

[@mohamstaz3618]

I work in an office, and my manager is legitimately the exact same way (sans the alcoholism). You would think that they'd get rid of people like that, but they just don't.

[@isitoveryet9525]

"Veronica" is clearly battling with some insecurity issues. She didn't want the animals to start favoring you, because let's be honest, you're like a real life Disney princess! Bless you for putting up with her as long as you did, I have a feeling no matter where she is or what she does....she'll always be a miserable, cranky person.

[@dunsparce916]

"That's when things got really ugly." *ad plays*

[@Emzotic]

Dunsparce 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@ching1762]

SAMEEEE!!!

[@Wolfloverwolflover-vi7ie]

Such a shame that always happens to me lol 😂😂

[@toby2335]

The ad is whats ugly

[@harrypotterfans3459]

SAME TAHT HAPPENED TO ME

[@bonkbonk4661]

My mother worked at a local Kmart in the pharmacy before the pharmacy got shut down.. And she quit because a rumor had began that she was doing drugs, because she had been "oddly nice to customers." She quit soon after her drug test. The only thing she takes is prescribed meds. She's been clean for years. Some people just can't let others enjoy their jobs.

[@Emzotic]

Native Bri What!? So now people are on drugs if they’re decent people? Fml

[@katestarnes1709]

Emzotic Lol I love you Em ❤️

[@MiraNecole]

@@Emzotic magic mushrooms, anyone?! jk xD

[@Cheshiregrinn91]

wait wutt?? What kind of people work there if being nice to customers is considered odd? I mean sure I worked retail and customers can be terrible but you still have to be nice to them and you can have a friendly chat with most of them. apparently I've been on drugs myself.

[@EsoShamster]

When I was selling bus tickets, I was "black sheep" of company, because I was nice to foreigners. My coworkers, every time they took money from black person, they washed their hands and was disgusted by me, when I didn't. Almost nobody was talking with me because of it. Then they started to count my minutes, that I spend on toilet and when I asked them, if it's problem to go to toilet and tha I can't anything about it, that I just need to go pee, they told me: "I don't drink whole shift (12 hours) to not go peeing.". I was there only 5 months, than I quit. I ended that job with screaming at my manager: "People under you are having depression and are really struggling with every day, they are at job, because of those bitches. You won't do anything about it?", she replied "If they are unhappy, they can leave.". Now I'm hating even buy tickets from this bus company, because I know how horribly they are behaving to their staff.

[@riokelathi1528]

I love that you do disclaimers at the beginning of videos like this, like saying it's not typical of all zoos. It's really responsible of you! I work in a zoo and I love it, I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience! Zoos are often seen as a standard for animal care, so when you get a bad one it does often tar all zoos, which is such as shame as there are some great ones out there!

[@Emzotic]

Rio Kelathi Thanks Rio. I don’t want people to think that all zoos are bad!

[@joanapereira3336]

Rio Kelathi zoos are awful, animals weren’t put in this world to serve us or to entertain us... one thing is a rehabilitation center and another thing is a zoo, that steels animals from the wild and keeps them captive against their will, and don’t try to tell me that some of the animals are rescued bc that’s just simply not true...

[@jocelynecupcake]

@Joana Pereira Your grammar is awful, ever hear of capital letters? Plus, zoos can help people get closer to animals and learn about them so they can eventually help them if something goes wrong

[@balasubramanianthangamani]

Any job available as zoo keeper now ?

[@jessicawatson7360]

@@joanapereira3336 I agree in general but, we can’t tar everyone with the same brush. They shouldn’t be taken from the wild but, once they’re in that position what can we do? They need taking care off at this point.

[@farynwalker4903]

Em"let's just dive into the tea" *drinks coke"

[@Emzotic]

Chara Dreemurr 😆

[@katestarnes1709]

Chara Dreemurr Frick! I posted this same thing!! So sorry didnt mean to copy you! ❤️

[@seantaggart7382]

Chara dont you dare hurt anyone *draws sword* I'm watching you

[@hellohowrubye]

😂😅🤣

[@mxgicshop8922]

@@katelyncarson422 why does that matter to you lmao? this is from 9 months ago

[@aeon9311]

You should have sued them for hostile work environment.

[@johnchase4408]

No. She should grow up. Work isn't there to coddle fragile egos. Do the damn job.

[@talnev.7894]

Did you even WATCH the video!?

[@raelol1499]

John Chase Did you even watch the video? Ignorance...

[@valeschuuil7193]

Did 👏 you 👏 watch 👏 the 👏 vid 👏

[@exothermal.sprocket]

John Chase could be referring to the "Veronica" individual. She was the one would wasn't doing her job, making life miserable for everyone else trying to work with her.

[@intergalacticdreamer]

its kind of astounding to me that you didn't bring up the drinking. that is a serious fireable offense. especially as a zookeeper. and its extremely easy to prove. breathalyzer. i understand hindsight is 20/20 but not doing anything about a woman who drinks on the job where her ability to analyze and pay attention to her surroundings is key to her AND everyone else's safety is really really bad... she could have been FIRED if you had spoken up, there would be no reward for her accept her stupid prizes.

[@Emzotic]

Meghan LR There were at least 3 major alcoholics at this place - One was a top manager. Not one that I was that close to and he was always quite pleasant but TOTALLY hitting the bottle!!

[@intergalacticdreamer]

oof that is a rough situation :(

[@katestarnes1709]

Emzotic Yikes

[@wj0067]

Sounds like the Managers of the place have issues. If there is such a continuous problem with this woman, they should get rid of her. She is not good for the animals or the establishment. She should be fired. I think that manager was hoping that the mediation process would give them a hook to either set her straight or get rid of her. The issue of the early retirement is one that is used often to get rid of someone. It's difficult to get concrete evidence of wrong doing on someone in many circumstances, especially when that person has been there a long time and knows how to work the system.

[@Emzotic]

WJ67 Precisely. She knew the system very well!

[@wj0067]

Unfortunately I've been on both sides of this type of thing...in your shoes and the managers It's a PITA

[@elainelouve]

I've heard of a difficult person when they got fired, they sued the company, and lost the case (apparently it wasn't even the first time for the said difficult person). But the company needed to pay for a lawyer and go through all the troubles, and since it was a smallish company with manager working almost 24/7, this was a huge deal. So I can sort of understand wanting to just get rid of someone more easily. Though yes, it seems unfair and they should have done something already much earlier, since they knew Veronica was toxic.

[@myspiderungoliant]

Three words why she worked there for so long: “government run facility.”

[@allyb9761]

The one dislike was Veronica

[@Emzotic]

Aaliyah Badat 😆😆😆

[@beetleflight4351]

I almost anted you dislike just so u could say the one like cus ur post is so good that is has none

[@fungalhog]

my mom used to work with big cats such as lions, tigers, ligers, etc. she had a wonderful time working there until she found out she had a cat allergy and had to quit. there was only one liger there because they have such major health issues due to their size. i think its really cool that she had the opportunity to do that though

[@Emzotic]

sky briggs ThTs awesome!!! What a cool mom to work with big cats! I’m not a fan of ligers but I love all the other big cats!!

[@fungalhog]

@@Emzotic my mom loved the ligers, but it was probably because she felt bad for them. I'll definitely tell her you said that though!

[@simonee2652]

sky briggs m

[@etta5487]

Veronica sounds awful! But I am relieved. I was afraid you quit because you found out zoo's are actually terrible for the animals.

[@Emzotic]

Etta I actually support many of the good zoos. But there’s plenty of bad ones too!

[@etta5487]

Emzotic gotta make sure not to support the bad ones! I’m glad you vocally support zoos, because I find a lot of animal activists see zoos as nothing more than cages to exploit animals, so it’s great to have someone advocating for the positives that come with zoos.

[@jewelsthecat5331]

Etta I agree. Quite a few zoos are made to provide safety for endangered animals, and also to educate people about them too. But unfortunately, there are quite a few bad ones too..

[@cryptidliam8452]

A lot of zoos take in endangered animals to try breed them and then release them in the wild

[@heathercmarie3]

Not for the sick animals. A lot of zoos take on handicapped and disabled or animals who can’t live in the wild for various reasons. And give them a good easy life instead of a death sentence. The Eagle here in one of NJs zoos for instance is an example

[@Heztnord]

Just letting you know Em, even with the very small amount of information you gave in the video, it think that i found the Zoo you were talking about. I will of course not say the name of the one i think it is, but i wanted to tell you, in case you will ever get in trouble for this, its is possible to guess the zoo! And of course i don´t want that to happen to you! It was very hard hearing about the situation you got caught in and i can relate to it, 2 years ago i was doing practical studies at a local health center(training to be a nurse) and i got so bullied because i was overweight, had colored hair and piercings(had to take them out so i did, but still got bullied about it), it f*cking sucks when adults cant even behave like adults!

[@Emzotic]

Maja Johansson Thanks for not mentioning the name. I don’t want to cause issues for them and quite some time has passed. Thankfully I think it has improved!

[@Heztnord]

@@Emzotic No problem Em! It would be very irresponsible of me to mention it, regardles of me guessing correctly or not. Hope everything is well with you, the family and all the animals(especially Grinchy, I have a soft spot for him)!

[@robjohnston8168]

Maja it's good of you to not mention the name. And I'm sorry you got bullied 😟😞

[@robjohnston8168]

@@dylanprice0593 Srsly? You cant just expect anyone to tell you the name of the zoo.

[@IAmTheSkinThief]

dylan price05 no one is going to tell you the name of the zoo it can cause legal issues.

[@lilyjasmine743]

Omg until recently I had to bartend with a vile harpy like your Veronica. She was a psychotic control freak and would give me this crazy soul burning glare whenever I had to work behind the bar with her. Everyone that has worked with her behind the bar at that restaurant hates her eventually. The only reason she wasn’t fired is because she is a really fast bartender... unfortunately she is unable to work respectfully with other people. She particularly disliked me and would complain that I was incompetent and then would bully me by not doing her closing sidework and stocking the bar if she knew I was opening the next day. That went on for a month or two until I wizened up and took pictures of how the bar was in the morning. She only got yelled at though, not even a write up. -__- That restaurant was full of problems though and I also had to file a charge of pregnancy discrimination against them for other things. The freaking place caused me so much stress which may be the reason why I had complications at the beginning of my 3rd trimester and had to be hospitalized. Thankfully I’m out of there and my pregnancy’s going smoothly again. Here’s to bad management and vile coworkers! lolol

[@Emzotic]

Lily Jasmine Bahahahaha let’s not insult the Harpys! 😆😆😆😆😆 I’m glad youbdont have to deal with the vileness anymore!

[@paperpenn9923]

@@Emzotic haha right! Poor harpys!

[@paperpenn9923]

Aww that sucks. Miserable people like that really don't give a crap. She'll get hers. Good luck with the baby, btw!

[@sandelion415]

Did you have the baby? Did it go smoothly? I N E E D T O K N O W

[@PumpkinBecki]

My supervisor (a long time ago) was a serious bully. I worked under her for about a year before it got too much and I verbally lost it with her and stormed out of the office. The actual circumstances on the day were so trivial, but it was the last straw in a whole catalogue of behaviour. I was seen leaving the office by the HR Manager and another senior manager. I was in floods of tears, and they took me somewhere quiet and I told them what was going on with my supervisor. They were actually really supportive, though they did say that 'this' was a massive over reaction to the event that had just taken place...I knew they were right, but I also kept reminding myself that it wasn't an isolated incident. I think they sent me home, I went to my GP, and she signed me off with stress for two weeks. I used that time to find another job, and left without ever having to encounter my ex supervisor again...which I was very grateful for. I'm so sorry you experienced such a vile work environment too, but it made us who we are today, strong confident women. And secretly I smile when I think of the telling off I gave her all those years ago 😁xx

[@Emzotic]

PumpkinBecki Good for you for standing up for yourself!!! You should! Nobody deserves to be trampled!

[@tingeltangeltracey9895]

Bet you were the crush of every animal 😂❤️

[@Emzotic]

TC / Tratzii They were all my sweethearts!

[@me-yc4dq]

Definitely

[@darlingxluxii7977]

I believe so hehe ❤️😊

[@keithlivingston5540]

Well you are a meteor of knowledge and goodness. You did the right thing.

[@Emzotic]

Liv Guru Thanks guru :)

[@alicezavatta6828]

I really loved how professional you were with everyone and how you could just know your worth and not being victim of this person. You stood up and it was great for you and the zoo, even tho that reward is the worst thing, because she probably haven't learned anything in those years about the interaction with human being. So proud of you ❤️

[@Emzotic]

Alice Zavatta Thank you so much Alice ❤️ I tried to keep professional because I wanted to be the keeper there and Improve the zoo, but in the end it was wrapped up in so much red tape and bureaucracy that it just wasn’t worth the stress :/

[@sarahruona8680]

I FEEL FOR YOU EM! I actually had to deal with a similar situation this past year. I got job at a large dog boarding facility that I had been wanting for for a few years. Unfortunately when I got there the supervisors did a poor job at training me and the other new employees. Whenever I would ask questions the supervisors would act like it was such a inconvenience for them to actually show me how to do my job. Not only that but the staff constantly yelled at or hit the dogs. Despite the fact that the facility has several policies against hitting the dogs it still happened on a daily basis. Eventually I couldn't take it any more and I quit the job a few months after I started. I absolutely loved working with the dogs but my coworkers made it a toxic environment that was honestly bad for my mental health.

[@Emzotic]

Sarah Ruona omg you NEVER hit dogs to discipline them!! That’s awful!!! 😱😱😱 Dog boarding can be such a joy, too!

[@Chelsea_Lux]

If you didn’t report the place then you should. That is abusing animals! And if it’s a dog boarding place they are abusing other peoples dogs!!!! That place needs to be shut down immediately

[@bottomofastairwell]

you should report this place. if i brought my dog to be boarded and found out people were hitting her, i'd flip out. that's animal abuse, and this place needs to bet shut down

[@haleys4899]

I had a similar experience at a dog boarding facility, except I never saw the staff hit a dog. In my case, they had only one barely trained employee at a time watch over 25-35 dogs of all different sizes and behavioral reputations all cramped into this “playroom”. This one person was responsible for breaking up inevitable dog fights while also constantly cleaning up their piss and poo. It was nearly impossible, and incredibly unsafe. Oftentimes when I was unsuccessful in breaking up a dog fight one of the managers would have to sprint into the room and save me. Sometimes, they wouldn’t even remove the dog from the playroom. They would continue to put aggressive dogs in the playroom with all the others. Btw, there were literally just as many managers as there were people working in the back (4). Red flag much? Anyway, my grievances don’t stop there. When isolated in this playroom with these insane hoards of dogs, your only coping mechanism was a tiny old radio. So one day, I turn on this radio to make the best out of a shitty situation, and the senior manager (the worst employee of all) storms in and yells, demanding I turn the radio down, when it was already barely loud enough to hear over the sounds of the dogs barking. This same manager also was telling a story one morning about a finicky dog, and blatantly said the dog “doesn’t like colored people.” I was fucking shook. The next day, one of the managers under her quit without notice. Then I quit the day after her with no notice.

[@lovebug9386]

I love how when you said your sure the person you were going to be working with be lovely, it cut to an add for mike myers. 😈

[@Emzotic]

Legging Dolls Bahahahahaaa good spot!!

[@lovebug9386]

Emzotic I thought it was kind of funny!! Lol

[@TamashiiTheGemini]

@@lovebug9386 For me it was a bearded guy who told me that winter was coming. :D

[@mentoswatthehell]

Mine was art commercial about art school.

[@elunebwivu]

Mine was about laser eye surgery

[@adya39]

"I happen to be a very dirty woman.";)

[@Emzotic]

adya agnihotri Ha! Truth

[@adya39]

hahahaha

[@emanatingf]

@adya agnihorti That's what she said

[@januarymilk9347]

It sucks that you had to leave Em but you made the right decision for your own mental health. That situation was abusive and you're absolutely right that you couldn't win. Unfortunately there are Veronica's out there who make life so difficult for people around them, management included, that everyone just gets stuck and you're right mediation would've been a waste of time. As much as they deserve a comeuppance all you can do is look after yourself which you did so well done. The management really should have done more though and that is a poor reflection on them x

[@Emzotic]

January Milk I couldn’t have put it better, January. It was abusive and manipulative in many ways and the managers had plenty of opportunity to step in over the years with different keepers. They probably hoped that she’d just leave.

[@januarymilk9347]

Em it's like you say, it's a red flag to you now, but it only becomes a red flag once you've been through a situation like that. If you were in a situation now where everyone said to you 'oh wow you're going to be working with HER?!' you'd be like nope, goodbye, been here before never again! But management made it a reflection on you; 'oh well done we didn't think you'd make it this long', implying you were strong to stick it out and that leaving would be giving in or failing, and that was them being every bit as manipulative as her. The Veronica's of the world are a vortex that drags everyone around them into their drama, so seriously well done on escaping and creating such a positive channel and community!

[@bluexwings]

I actually had a similar experience when I started working as a dog handler at a boarding facility/doggy daycare. Very few staff, no proper management, snarky behavior and low-key sexism, little training or education regarding the industry, no customer service/safety protocols, greed-based overcrowding, etc. Unsurprisingly, it has not worked out well. I'm still working there, and I've done my best to voice my concerns and push for positive changes... There have been some good changes, but I really lost of a lot sleep over it all. I almost wish I didn't care about those dogs so much.

[@musahussain5855]

The one dislike is the zoo

[@Emzotic]

Musa Hussain it’s Veronica 😆

[@camrynscreatures157]

Musa Hussain no the one dislike was Veronica 😄😄😄

[@jewelsthecat5331]

Musa Hussain Veronica legit made 86 accounts and disliked LOL

[@jonnamustonen6751]

At a place I worked there was an older woman who was really grumpy and talked down to new employees. When there was a problem with something she immediately loudly blamed a newbie even if it wasn’t their fault. She just assumed we were just being sloppy.

[@Emzotic]

Jonna Mustonen 😤😤😤 That’s infuriating

[@sydneymarie8586]

My last boss at a boarding and grooming facility was that way but usually it was her that would make the mistakes lol

[@ashleycourtney8865]

Dang Veronica was manipulative

[@Emzotic]

Ashley Courtney Yup! She was really good at it too

[@AgentPedestrian]

Omg my dad would teach me everything like that. Throw me in the deep end and then accuse me of incompetence when I'd fail.

[@Emzotic]

AgentPedestrian That’s so harsh!

[@caite.6423]

@AgentPedestrian I'm so sorry... 😢

[@cupcakesporty123]

You’ll learn to be gentle with yourself and take things at your own pace because he’s lacked to show u that. But thats how to do it !!

[@7yrsofblood269]

If y’all are on reddit check out r/raisedbynarcissists it really helps knowing other people have had bad parenting

[@Septembersend34]

Same in a way.

[@dunsparce916]

Congrats on 500k subs! Won't be too long until 1M! :D

[@Emzotic]

Dunsparce Woohoo!!!

[@jonellemason4871]

Zookeeper here who loves her job more than anything ✌ Love the disclaimer at the beginning, zoological facilities can be great places

[@jamconnell1377]

If the zoo could quite clearly see that the problems always surrounded her and that she was the troublesome personality that clashed with everyone else why couldn't they see that she was the problem that had to go and got rid of the poison in the work place. This person sounds like an extreme narcissistic bully.

[@Emzotic]

Jam Connell It was a really messed up situation. There were many people working in the park at different levels with varying degrees of issues which should have resulted in firing. But as with all government run positions - once you’re in, it’s hard to get you out because you’re protected.

[@stormstrike8181]

I know how em feels, i work in that exact environment, just a different job

[@isabelsoria4251]

I worked in a factory this summer and I've had to deal with a ton of mean people not willing to work together with the new ones or teach them properly what they had to do. Some would even omit information and then come and snap at you as soon as you made a mistake. My reaction depended on each person, but I would snap back if necessary and never let them think that I was going to be submissive just because they had years of experience. But seriously. Who doesn't get along with Em??????? Is that even possible???????????

[@Emzotic]

Rasp berry What!? That’s SO crazy!!!!???

[@isabelsoria4251]

@@Emzotic just so you have an idea: a woman came to tell me and my partner off for not taking care of the delayed work, and when I was explaining to her that it hasn't been physically possible without the machines stopping working (which is not allowed) she cut me off in the middle of the sentence to say: Look, YOU are not gonna come and explain to ME what the philosophy of the company is.

[@sonialuna8855]

I was a pharmacy tech at a big chain for 13 years and I transferred to another city. Since I had 13 years of experience the pharmacist right away appreciated me so that made the other techs jealous and they made my life hell for a year. I quit as well and I don’t see it as letting them win because who am I to cast punishment on people. I’m truly a karma believer they got there come upins, Nasty people always do eventually ! In my eyes you won, you inspire people, you make a difference in others life by doing what you love and have an amazing life. “ Veronica “ look at Em now !!!

[@Emzotic]

Sonia Luna that’s awful! They were clearly jealous of your knowledge and instead of benefiting from your experience they chose to ostracise you for it. Their loss completely!

[@Lunalis_610]

I mean, a person like that who is so mean to other people and all they have is negativity to give is not a happy person. There's nothing else you can do but protect yourself and your sanity.

[@sonialuna8855]

Thank you guys for the support! It means a lot to me because It was also a dream of mine to become a pharmacist and I was going to school to achieve this. It was hard explaining to my family about my decision and trying to convince them I wasn’t a failure. I never looked back and understand my worth as a woman I never let anyone treat me as If I was a failure. I am truly happier then before and the experience has made me wiser. Em you truly are an inspiration and I hope you know you are worthy of your happiness and respect.

[@jaimiraveneau1378]

For any new zookeepers! You're going to come across some not so nice people in the industry. But please don't lose hope! You WILL find your perfect zoo and workmates and it will be so worth it! 💖

[@georgie6809]

I'm happy you are back Em!!! I've missed your videos and I'm excited for new content from you !

[@Emzotic]

The_Weedster Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kyadowdy9336]

I've been binging your videos for hours now. I saw one of your videos and I love them!!!!! I love your energy, Ik I said it in the last comment but I love everything about this channel. You've done an absolutely amazing job with every one of you videos! thank you for making such great content!!!!!

[@Ash-hi5hy]

Girlllll you showed so much restraint! I would have knocked her block off! Lol People like "Veronica" really get under my skin. They try and beat other people down and belittle them just to make themselves feel better about their pathetic lives. You made the right choice! Love you!

[@Emzotic]

Ashley Pendorf Thanks Ashley. The struggle was SO real!! She did this to so many people and I think she enjoyed making people miserable. I feel like I actually won by walking away .

[@sm8634]

This is the FIRST time I've EVER watched a 30+ minute video all the way through!

[@Emzotic]

S M I’m truly blessed that you did! Thank you so much!!

[@prithvithakur7950]

My fifth. One was a movie (Ringu), the other an interview and creative process documentation of Junji Ito, the next was a game playthrough (life is strange- before the storm) and the last was Peter's content free podcast.

[@jamconnell1377]

How have u had such a long work history? ......you dont look a year over 21.

[@ErinLeighPye]

Even though this story is about a and experience I love how you give disclaimers and not down on the job or forget the good side

[@jacquelinejohnson5349]

I am so sorry you had to go through that. I understand though - I have worked with several Veronicas during my years as a gainfully employed young adult. The one that stands out the most is from when I worked at Walmart. Let's call her Stacy (not her real name). She was this nasty department manager that everyone hated. She was one of those people who would hand off responsibilities to other people instead of doing them herself. She would have her underlings basically do her job for her while she got the manager wage. It was messed up. That and she was just rude. So anyway, one day I was helping a customer who I happened to have gone to school with. She comes up to me, completely ignoring the customer, and snaps "What are you doing? You're supposed to be zoning not chatting with your friends." Looking back I can kind of understand why she might have thought this. He was close to my age and I DID technically know him. But still, she shouldn't have done that. My customer looks incredibly embarrassed - I would be too If I was trying to buy something and some witch came up to me and started shrieking for no apparent reason. And I'm livid. Now normally I would be too terrified to talk back to my superiors, even if I was standing up for myself. But I guess that day I had enough, that something in me must have snapped, because before even I knew what I was doing, I wheel around, look her dead in the eye and say "EXCUSE ME, I am with a customer right now. A customer who is wanting to purchase a tv. When I am DONE I will go zone. IS THAT OK WITH YOU, STACY?" Her mouth kind of goes slack and her eyes widen a bit- it's rare that someone actually questions her and it always seems to throw her through a loop. What I had just done starts to register with my brain and I'm silently panicking but I'm not about to let her smell my fear so I try to play it cool. It must have worked because after about ten seconds of awkward silence she blinks and says "Well ok. Just, uh, go zone when your done." And she never bothered me again. So anyway, that's my Veronica story. Thought I'd share it in solidarity.

[@kathleenlaine4455]

My mom left her old workplace too for a very similar situation and now she's much happier. Wish the same for you Em ❤️

[@ThriveF17]

Im actually about to start my 6 weeks of training for becoming a zookeeper at my local zoo...and im so excited!!!

[@brehe1657]

TryToThrive Did you get the job??

[@heathercmarie3]

Do you need a bachelors? How did you get the job? As in what does your resume look like? I would love to know! Xx

[@meganpogvara6945]

Shes lucky that your a very mature respectful person with a lot of patience and self control

[@hollydavies1027]

Zookeeping has always been a dream job of mine but thanx 2 your videos I've learnt how much more variety there is wen it comes 2 working with animals. Also thank u Em for all your videos they always make me smile or laugh (a couple of funny parts in this vid) and just yesterday I lost my chameleon and I feel as if I'm really struggling with the loss, but thanx 2 your videos it helps me feel stronger and happier xxxxxx

[@Emzotic]

Holly Davies I really hope that you find the job that you’re looking for !

[@sarahx9126]

I’ve been a zookeeper for a little under 2 years now at a popular zoo in Texas. It’s been fantastic getting this knowledge and experience under my belt, but the politics, back pain (oh my god...), and bad pay were really my driving factors for leaving. It’s one of those things where I’ve done what I came to do, am at peace with my own experience there, and am ready to move forward to something more up my field in aquatics. Wouldn’t trade my time there for anything.

[@hannahtherat9167]

When I was a toddler my mum took me to the zoo every other day and I really liked it. One day we went into the monkey enclosure to feed the monkeys and apparently they tried to pick me up and take me away with them... I almost became the real Tarzan ( but the girl version)

[@sarawrr07]

Oh hell. From your description I can work out exactly which zoo. Sorry you had to go through that crappy experience but look where it led you. Love your videos Em and don't ever stop being your fabulous self. Your animals are very lucky to have you

[@Emzotic]

sarawrr07 Yikes!! That’s a bit embarrassing (for me and the zoo) that you can tell which one it was! Hopefully it’s better now x

[@sarawrr07]

@@Emzoticyour explanation was perfectly diplomatic and you can tell your experience was mainly a reflection of that one person who has thankfully now gone. You do have a wonderful way with words. I'd definitely still visit the zoo if I had little ones and if I was in the area (oh who am I kidding, I'd visit even on my own ha ha) x

[@GreymanWalking]

I used to go to the zoo once or twice a month here in the Midwest, my favorite was Milwaukee zoo but, I'd also go to Brookfield zoo. Since I don't drive anywhere atm (no car) I haven't been to a zoo in like 7 years now though. I'd love visiting the Wolves and the Large cat enclosures.

[@meganpayne775]

There are always people in the animal industry that are lazy and rude 🙄. Many a time have co workers been hiding in places so they don’t have to work

[@Emzotic]

Megan Payne That’s awful, but not surprising. People love the idea of working with animals but sometimes they just can deal with actually getting physical and doing the job

[@meganpayne775]

Exactly, most of them just think working with animals is cuddling them all day. Which isn’t true

[@gracieholst2104]

I love how you didn’t let what “Veronica” said to you bring you down. ❤️ You are very strong and brave Em! 🎉

[@strawberrywaerm8793]

“Maybe she’s just really into hand sanitizer”😂

[@Leoniscordis]

This is so unfortunate, but I can relate. I also loved a job and was forced to quit because of a senior employee who didn't want to work with people

[@kelsey3498]

"Lets spill the tea" *drinks coke*

[@Emzotic]

Kelsey Weimar The real tea is that I don’t often drink tea. The second bit of tea is my Coke (a cola) addiction! 😆😆😆 For real though. I drink coke waaaaay too much

[@cait159]

Emzotic my dad is the same xD

[@OphidiaSnake]

For anyone in a similar situation, two words you need to learn: 'Constructive Dismissal'. Look it up. I'm so sorry you went through that. I once did as well. For me, the faeces finally hit the aeration device when I suffered a work place injury that was entirely Toxic Jerk's fault. I know how their bullying behaviour wears away at your and abnormal comes to seem normal. They get away with it in places that are 'dream job' places- zookeeping is very hard to get into, so people will put up with a lot of shit(literally and figuratively in the case of zoos!) to keep their job. Anyway...after single-handedly wrecking the career of Toxic Jerk and changing the entire workplace culture of that business (long story), I ended up being in management myself. I can tell you, from listening to your story, that the management over you were just absolutely begging you to enter mediation so that they could have a good, solid reason for sacking Veronica that would stand up in an employment tribunal. Of course, by that stage you were too worn down and fragile to be able to tolerate any extra stress whatsoever. That is how workplace bullies get away with it. It's frustrating, but your mental health is far more important than getting justice, so you did the right thing for you by walking away. Employment law in the UK makes it really hard to sack someone (which is mostly a good thing), but it can be a problem if you have a spiteful employee. If anyone reading this feels you're in a bad situation, here are some tips that might save your sanity and your job: - Make sure you really know your employment law. Being able to quote laws and regulations scares the crap out of HR. - Join a union. They are not very powerful now, but they can give you legal aid in the case of constructive dismissal (which you could easily have claimed here, EM) - KEEP A JOURNAL!!!! This is super important. Once anything starts to feel a little off, keep records. Everything. Dates and times. Keep emails. Any official documentation. Keep the language neutral and unemotional. - Don't be afraid to use grievance procedures. They are there for just this sort of thing. - Most importantly, look after your mental health first. If it's too much, get out of that situation. Quit. Being out of work is better than a nervous breakdown. Finally, I'd take that early retirement as a victory, EM. It validates your experience- they got rid of her as soon as they possibly could. That shows that she was the problem, not you. Having been in that situation, I know how that doubt can linger.

[@jadejdei]

I interned at a zoo this summer, and it was super awesome, and the people I worked with were so nice and amazing. It sucks that you're experience was so terrible!

[@Emzotic]

Hannah Price Oooohhh I’m so glad that you had a positive experience!! I hope that mine was an isolated experience!

[@chloewright1]

@Emzotic your face has perfect symmetry! You are absolutely gorgeous!

[@mimi.hana3186]

Aw noo your experience was such a bummer :( at least you’re now in a better place still doing something that you love😄

[@Emzotic]

Charissa Wong Thankfully!

[@Jules_Angel]

I enjoyed hearing about your experience. Thanks for sharing! The most difficult aspects of my past jobs have been the people I've had to work with, never the jobs themselves. I'm like you, I'll happily roll up my sleeps & get done what needs doing, but when you're the new employee forced to work under others who contribute to an entire slew of toxic work environmental factors, it makes the job extremely difficult. Thankfully I've never had to work with any one person so callous & vicious and so obviously enabled. I'm sorry you had such a negative experience at what should be one of the best jobs ever: working with so many diverse animals!

[@lulukior7]

I feel you on so many levels Em. Earlier this year (April) me, my boyfriend, my BF brother and a friend got a job on 3 different hotels owned by the same couple in South Dakota. We are from Puerto Rico and we had a supervisor that worked for them before and she met us all in the Airport and she informed us that SHE was going to supervise us and train us. I made myself very clear that it was my first time ever traveling and working on a real job and that I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and she promised me that she will personally take care of me if anything happened. Fast forward a whole day of plane rides. We made it to SD and we got separated between the tree hotels, my BF and BFB in the small(not open at the time) hotel, me in the medium hotel and the friend and supervisor in the big(also not open at the time) hotel. I knew everything was starting on the wrong foot when I literally started working right when I got off the plane. The owner's son dropped us off in out housing building, we left our luggage in the rooms and we went to our respective hotels but the thing was, I didn't knew I was going to be alone on that hotel. After the end of the day I started to have a panic attack cuz I didn't knew anyone in the hotel, I didn't have a key to my housing room, it was snowing heavily and my BF wasnt answering his phone. Lucky for me two Puerto Rican brothers (girl and boy) that were on the hotel for a few weeks and stayed in the same housing building let me stay with them until my BF or my roommate( the supervisor) got off work, I held back a panic attack while with them and when my BF gave me his keys on the meantime I had a full panic attack in his room. The problem with the hotel I worked in was the manager which I'll name Bee. She is the type of person that talks sickly sweet and always smiles but is very passive agresive and bipolar, she will tell you to do something and then tell you to do something else even if you havent finished the first thing and would make people do her job. Important detail here; every single employee was Latino, only the owners and managers were americans. I got the job of housekeeping and the two Mexican ladies housekeepers where the ones that trained me not the supervisor and they trained me after they complained to Bee that I was doing jobs I was not supposed to do but Bee ordered me to do. One day I was on laundry duty (also without training, I was shown by the front desk employee the bottoms to press on the machines and done) I loaded the washing machine and dryers and learned how to fold them using the already folded linen and towels. I had a panic attack on the staff bathroom when I heard Bee whisper to the front desk girl that I should have finished already, I was too slow, I needed to finish it all off before she left. I needed to moved the washed load to the dryer, moved the dried load to the folding, fold and put away hundreds of linen and towels. I had to stay overtime to finish, I was tired, hungry and angry at Bee and the static electricity the linens produced that kept shocking me. I had another panic attack in the staff bathroom. The next day Bee told me I did an extra load of laundry that wasnt necessary but I did a really good job. She literally let me do the load, told me I was too slow then the next day told me I didn't needed to do the load and praised me for my hard work, I wanted to slap her but I'm the type of girl that will avoid confrontation at all cost and just stay shut up. 3rd panic attack happened when I was housekeeping a room and Bee bursted in screaning and told me I was too slow and needed to finish up before 3, it was 2:40 and I had one more room to do. I later learned that she did the same to the two Mexican ladies and one of them changed to another hotel and the other stayed bevause she didn't wanted to leave me alone with Bee. Almost a whole month had passed and I got my mom a a job in the same hotel as I was working, because we needes more personal (cuz I was working housekeeping alone) I trained my mom on housekeeping and laundry and Bee started to push us both around to the point mom got physically sick. So I took my chance there and quit the job with my mom and my BF followed me. I worked a month and a half withouth a single days off, doing housekeeping and laundry alone, and doing the job as housekeeper and laundry trainer and to top it all off!! I was being paid way less than my BF who was doing moving work and had Sundays off. The whole experience working there left me traumatized.

[@Emzotic]

Luzleila Jimenez omg you poor thing!!! *hugs* I’m so sorry!!!

[@reneebingham7872]

My dad was a zoo keeper for 35 years (retired about 7 years ago) and it was at the Memphis Zoo. Very grateful for every experience I was allowed to have because I was the child of a zoo keeper.

[@sammyfischer8285]

People in the animal industry can be nasty sometimes. I never understood it. I worked in a dog kennel and was treated this way.

[@rulerzreachf4n200]

I’ve never sat through a story-time before but I managed with this one, I really enjoyed listening to it! I’m not even exaggerating I usually hate story-time videos. I’m gonna take Animal Management at college really soon and I’m so excited to get out of secondary and learn about what I want to learn about. We had one class and a practical lesson there and I was surprised that I enjoyed them both as much as each-other. Before I go there (September I think) I’ve decided to watch some documentaries on animals and zoo keeping (this video kinda is included in that I guess except it’s more like spilling the Veronica tea xD but it gets me prepared for anything) and I got to hold rats for the first time too! I loved them sooo much, I can’t wait to work with more animals. This is kinda sappy so I don’t mind if you don’t read all of this comment because it’s gonna be sooo long (ADHD means it’s hard to stop talking, but I kinda don’t want to even though I know I’m blabbing =‘) sorry) but I’ve had a lot of issues with mental health and I thought after school I’d have no hope whatsoever, I was gonna become a homeless person outside of Asda and live in a box coloured in with wax crayons, that’s all I saw for me because I thought art was my only talent, but animals have always been a part of my life, I’ve never lived with no pets in the house, and my cats have always kept me going (I don’t have favourites but there’s one in particular, who’s currently the oldest, who’s bonded with me the most) and I’ve ridden and cared for horses (don’t own one but I help at my stables) and I realised I didn’t need art if it was worrying me that much (I started loosing joy in it and it was the only thing I’d ever truly enjoyed so I was really scared) and it kinda clicked. I don’t know where I’m going to do work experience yet since college requires me to do a certain amount of hours of work experience a week, the place I’ve asked them about requires me to be 18 so I have to wait until next year in November for that uGh. I’m honestly so excited. IF YOU SEE DIS, ITS THE END OF MY COMMENT AND THEREFOR THE SUMMARY SO YOU CAN SKIP IT AND READ THIS IF YOU WANT! I enjoyed your video and I’m definitely going to subscribe and watch more!

[@emerybluh4506]

I'm honestly disgusted at this woman's behaviour. I always find it is racists and people who have lived spoiled lives who overhumanize animals and dehumanize people. Loving animals is fine but you can not advocate for the livelyhood of animals without knowledge and compassion for the people who work or live with them.

[@monicarodrigues985]

You are forgetting people who were so mistreated and abused that had to transfer all affection to non human beings to keep themselves together.

[@theonevoid6-6-67]

I’m sorry but I really love how you separate racists and the general people of this earth It really spoke my heart I don’t know how, (well, I do) Sorry for sounding sappy but things like that just make me happy (not the racism but the sepparation between racists and everyone else) The world needs more people like you

[@megb7715]

It's likely they don't feel empathy so then bond with animals they can control. That does lead to them being racist, but likely goes deeper than that. I've personally met people who care about their pets, but seem to have no soul and abuse others. Even then, this one person referred to someone else's kitten as a weakling with disgust. The general vibe is like the guy from No Country for Old Men.

[@emerybluh4506]

@@monicarodrigues985 your own experiences are never an excuse to abuse other people

[@monicarodrigues985]

@@emerybluh4506 I completely agree and no matter what people's actions must have consequences no matter their background, but although there are people beyond repair there are others that just need someone that can change their faith, it's hard and often not fruitful but sometimes worth it. We tend to assume that, contrary to animals, humans are rational but unfortunately when it comes to emotions we may return to the irrational stage pretty easily.

[@rachealsilburn901]

Just found your channel and I LOVE it!!! Your voice is so soothing and not only are you displaying your animals but providing education, which helps people like me understand them better and get over my fears. Especially the spiders.

[@cameronanderson6166]

My awful work story is different but still awful. I was working at the much in childcare. One of my coworkers had her son in the children’s area where he wasn’t allowed. It’s for kids 5 months to like 8 years old I’m pretty sure (it’s been awhile) and he was 10. It was my day off and I was there to workout and get some stuff I left. I walked in and saw her son holding an infant with no one watching. I yelled to them to do something and as they go to him he drops the baby. In a case like this we have to administer any aid to the child, notify the parents, and write an incident report. I worked the next day so I asked someone if all that was done and it wasn’t. The parents weren’t told and no incident report was filed. All because it was my coworkers son. So I took it into my own hands and had to file the report. I also told my boss what happened. I get a call a few weeks later that I’m due for a evaluation. I’m hoping for a raise. She tells me my coworker found me to be too bossy so she’s letting me go. Basically to cover there asses that an INFANT was dropped I got fired. The woman I worked with later got fired.

[@Emzotic]

Cameron Anderson WHAT!?!?!!! That’s absolutely sickening!! I don’t know much about infant day care but aren’t there always cctv cameras in place? Maybe I’m being too idealistic or maybe that was be seen as inappropriate to always have cameras on the children, but I’m SO sorry you were penalised in the name of covering a scandal! That poor baby!!

[@cameronanderson6166]

Emzotic nope. No camera. Not in the that room at least. They had them on the main floor. Is sucks but it was a sucky job anyway. I worked at most 10 hours a month. My paychecks were about $30

[@Shadow10201]

I never worked at a zoo. I went to a zoo once. It hadn't been a national zoo though. They weren't allowed to show the wolves the zoo raised and cared for. My mom and i heard about it (my favorite animal is a wolf btw) and heard about how the workers would play with them in public. They had to hide them from view by putting up fences on the sides but my mom found a opening in them to show me. I saw a few other people looking sad about it so i showed them about the spot. When i watched the wolves from there. The wolves went over and they were just adorable. They didn't growl or snarl, they looked friendly. One of them whined at me and it was like a bullet shot through my heart, it sounded so cute. I could tell they missed seeing humans or something. Maybe they liked the kids? Idk. But there was this other zoo. I think it was a national one. I didn't like the electric wires they had to keep the animals in. I thought it was kinda cruel because what would happen if they got electrocuted or harmed because of them? But that's MY opinion. I really like wolves even if i draw mostly cats.

[@neonanimationandgames6254]

Can you give me tips because im junior high right now and want to be a zookeeper so what should I do to prepare my self and I used to live in oxford but now in Canada

[@Emzotic]

Neon animation and games Try and stay strong in your sciences. Aim for a degree in zoology and try to gain as much experience as possibly in any animal jobs - volunteering or paid! X

[@Emzotic]

Neon animation and games Also check out my video on how to get a job with animals!

[@kirstyw7765]

Some universities also offer degrees in zoo management which is what I am studying, it focuses on the more practical side of things, my uni even has it's own zoo where we do practical sessions and get loads of zoo keeping experience

[@prithvithakur7950]

I want to become an illustrator/artist when I grow up. But I WILL keep pets. Currently, I have a doggie and LOTS of snails (my snails are in my garden, not an enclosure. They don't like enclosures. I feed them tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers). I asked my mum for a snake (Nerodia Fasciata) but she said, "NOPE", even after I told her all the good qualities (nonvenomous, cat-like bite, needs to be fed only once a week, only 19.99 dollars, no walks, no rabies, INCREDIBLY beautiful). She said I can have one when I'm on my own. So... 👌Wish me luck!👌

[@weefslider]

@@kirstyw7765 Do you go to Santa Fe? I live about an hour away and I think their program is amazing!

[@geoffreynolds3157]

I actually had to quit a job in a cleaning company because of. Simular kind of superior. He didn't care to teach anyone the job position I was given. My position was recently implemented when I was hired, i think they said it was implemented 6 months before I was hired, and they already went through 10 people before me. I was tasked with cleaning the loading bay of the office building, and handing key cards to couriers as I cleaned. This took about 2 hours of my 6 hour shift. Then I would have to clean the security office, security break room, matenience room, and one bathroom all in 1 hour. My last 3 hours consisted of whatever odd jobs I was needed to fill in for if people were away, or I would assist my superior. If I was assigned to work with him, he would have an all around bad additude, leave me with all the work, while he flirted on tinder and follow behind me, taking pictures of anything I'd miss. I was only there for 2 months and 3 weeks and J was sent to the office with a verbal warning about a good 10 times. This was just a little of the problems. I was given a list of responsibilities on top of this 6 hour shift that consisted of 3 days a week having to sweep and mop all fire exits which were 17 floors of each building, 2 stairs wells per day = to 3 buildings. I also had to steam and vaccum all carpets in the loby once a week. All of this packed into a 6 hour shift. The final straw was when I opperated the steam cleaner, the superior informed me that the hose comes loose, cause he broke it. He also used to leave it filled with water, informing me, there was no issue if it was full. The next day I was called into the office because that evening after I left, the hose popped off on him and soaked a carpet in one of the nicer offices and a picture was sent to management of the steamer filled with water after I used it. He told managment that I broke the hose and never told anyone, and I was instructed to empty the steam cleaner after every use.

[@ladyred7378]

I've never been a zoo keeper but I've had the exact same experience in every job I have !!! I can't stand it, being treated like that. I feel like in ever job im picking up all the slack and yet im being called into the office because someone else is lazy and doesn't like me.

[@Emzotic]

Christine Moore Why is this such a common theme!? 🤯

[@ladyred7378]

@@Emzotic these ppl are manipulative and lazy ...and they probably think the world owes them something ....I've stopped working for a year because of the mental damage from working with ppl like that ...I don't blame you for putting this story off ...I know I have.. Right now im trying to go to school to hopefully get away from ppl like that...thinking if they have something to loose maybe ppl will be better to work with. But from your story maybe every job will have someone like that ...my last job had 2 my bosses boss and her boss and they where nasty wicked ppl. Got everyone fired so the second boss could hire all her friends. 7 ppl got fired in 2 months !

[@amberh8931]

I worked in a dementia home for just over a year which I had to give up for mental health reasons. As you can imagine, working in this environment was terribly difficult and heartbreaking as I had never had any qualifications and was just starting out with experience. Anywho, I worked with many amazing people who are all kind hearted and always had the residents care and comfort first. But that doesn't mean that they were all lovely to me. I had this one lady who had been working in care for decades but was starting out with me. She would make little snide comments that I was clueless and shouldn't be working with vulnerable people as I had just turned 19 and had mental health issues myself. The biggest reason my health declined was that in November of last year, I had suffered a miscarriage and was very sick. The first day back after my 4 week leave, I heard her talking to a senior hca that I was a crybaby and that she wouldn't be surprised if I had faked being sick just to get time off work (I'm not sure if she knew why I was off because I didnt tell anyone) but that really upset me. I tried to talk to my manager about this because I didnt need the added stress on top of my already stressed out self. My manager basically told me that she couldn't stop people in the home from gossiping and that if I didn't like it, then they can give us opposite rotas so we never bump into eachother. I had a meeting with management to cut down my hours to 3 days a week or just half shifts because I couldn't take it any more. The job was no longer rewarding, I'd be in tears every day and the gossiping had just gotten too much. Management declined my request and 2 days later I handed in my notice and told my manager to shove my job up where the sun doesn't shine. It was the most toxic work environment and so unprofessional. Tldr: One of my work colleagues thought I faked a miscarriage to get out of work, management did nothing to help and so I quit. Ps. They never did a back to work meeting to see if I was capable to come back, so that just sold it to me that they didn't care about the staff there

[@donoteatbluedirt8529]

*I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SOOOO LONG!* Edit: Btw you look gorgeous ❤️❤️

[@Emzotic]

Elsie The Equestrian Thanks Elsie!

[@feigekatarina5745]

I'm so sorry. It's unfortunate that people like that exist. Horrible that the only thing to do with people like that is keep your head down. I'm glad that this hasn't darkened your view of zoos and zoo people, as it would with some people. You did the right thing, and just try to be happy that you got out of there and she's no longer ruining other people's lives. And can I just say, that I think you're amazing! Honestly, not many people would go through something like that and still be able to be positive. And even without that, you chose at every opportunity to see her as more of a person than she saw you as. Despite all she did to you, you only fought to defend your reputation, not to tear hers down. That is MASSIVELY worth admiration.

[@kaithetaurus]

Em you inspire me so much. Thank you for all you do. 💕

[@Emzotic]

Kelsey Daniels Thanks Kelsey!!!

[@Maggie-xj6fc]

Love your channel Em. I found it because of your ferret videos (I love those little carpet sharks) and I adore your passion and your clear love of teaching others about animals. I thought to myself, she would be an amazing zookeeper (before I found out your used to be one :) ). My heart goes out to you and your bad experience. I had a similar situation. I am a zookeeper and I had a toxic team for almost 6 years. I was on a team of 6, who all loved the animals, but were terrible to each other. Constantly talking behind each other's backs, always self centered when it came to the zoo as a whole, taking credit for other's work, and had a pecking order mentality within the team. Just a nightmare to be around. My managers were the same. I'd bring up concerns and they were all talk, never did anything about it, no consequences to their behavior, even though the whole zoo knew how bad they are. My dream job had become my hell, and I hated going to work everyday despite the love I had for the actual work. I was so close to quitting and giving it all up, the job I had wanted since I was a kid, but luck would have it an opening on a different team became available, and now I am surrounded by support and positivity from my team and my manager, and I love my dream job again. I'm so sorry you went through what you did, but I'm so glad it didn't taint you for the good zoos do and the people who do the work there. It sucks that it only takes a few bad eggs to ruin something you love. It looks like you have a good thing going with your business, but if you ever decide to give zoo keeping another shot, I think you would do amazing things for both the animals and the guests.

[@lilwoofer8333]

Seeing you post another video always makes my day better❤

[@Emzotic]

FilletMinion Seeing your comments makes my days better! Xx

[@mia-ve2cq]

Omg I was like fuming when I watched this vid like how can someone be so rude and uncaring! I've been waiting for this video and wondering if you'd make it so thanks it's great to hear other people's experiences and jobs!

[@isabellamenefy9310]

I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[@Emzotic]

Isabella Menefy made me stronger :)

[@tessam7068]

I'm a vet tech student in my second year and I have found through doing my work study that I HATE general practice. Trust me, it's hell. It's not my major that's the problem; I really want to be a vet tech. That's just not the right job for me. Sometimes it takes a while to find your niche, even after you're sure about what you want to be career wise, so it's important to do your research and find a job that works for you. There's no reason you should allow yourself to be miserable when you're on a career path you know is right for you.

[@williamwerner7086]

Personally,I think what the Bronx zoo is doing with Happy the elephant is absolutely terrible.

[@ariesdove1452]

i’m so sorry that happened that is horrible, especially at your dream job :(( i’m only 14 and i started volunteering at my local zoo about 18 months ago and it’s changed my life, it’s so important to me, it’s changed my entire worldview and it’s honestly the best decision i’ve ever made. i’ve gone through a couple of rough patches with people there who made me go home and cry because i felt that my happy place was ruined but they always end up leaving and now i wouldn’t leave the zoo for anything

[@nathanwalston9865]

I'm pretty sure ik what 'zoo' place you're talking about and just to let you know it seems to have improved and is very enjoyable to visit xx

[@Emzotic]

AceJet Cedar I hope that’s the case :) xx

[@LittleBird1998]

Well, you are the reason why I am becoming a zookeeper at the moment. You inspired me. And I am absolutely living my best life. I started after school and I feel like I finally became alive! The team is awesome and I absolutely fell in love with the animals. It's an incredible job and I am very sorry to hear your experience

[@sline1276]

What qualifications did u need for the job? I really want to become an animal care taker of some kind and am wondering what I have to do to get better chances

[@LittleBird1998]

​@@sline1276hey there, sorry for the Late answer:) i am actually located in Germany, here you have to do three years of training in a zoo to become a zookeeper. So you write an application (usually many to many zoos, as its quite Hard to be chosen), do some internships, hopefully become accepted to be hired as a trainee, and then during the three years you Visit school and work at the zoo that hired you. And then, when you are done, you can call yourself a pretty cool, official zookeeper and start applying :)

[@thepastelcookie1278]

*EM DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT!* love your vids❤

[@Emzotic]

The Pastel Cookie Oh no!! Why were you scared!? 😱

[@Pythons-df1ti]

The Pastel Cookie Probably because it said I QUIT. 🧐

[@ceuti]

I just found your channel today and I love your content already! I love how the explaining to you having quit your job as a zookeeper had everything to do with a coworker and not the animals, just proving how much better animals are than humans lol. I actually worked at what I thought was my DREAM job last year, at Sephora, only to have such a similar experience to you. Other than alcohol being involved, I worked with a team that I got along will except one woman who made it hell and so uncomfortable. She would barely ever speak to me and vice versa once I got the message but she would say rude comments loud enough so she knew I, and other staff, could hear. The upper management even knew of this "attitude" and told everyone good luck and just to give it time. She was a downright bully who could never say anything to your face. She would take pictures of things people did wrong just the same, she said out loud that she was "too good" for the job...yet she was working along with us just the same, just so many similarities. Eventually I brought every racist and rude comment she made to the store manager and I was told they would do an investigation but I don't think they ever did. Eventually she left, as did the rest of the team basically and they had cut hours since it went from 7-9 people doing this job to just me and my supervisor. It was very bittersweet leaving and I basically just sent an email that I was quitting and that was that, no reply or anything. My job before I worked with amazing girls but our manager was a dickhead. I had enough of his attitude and quit, as did the others eventually. Just really goes to show you how one toxic person can really spoil the entire environment, no matter if you're doing what you love.

[@vlhsdm]

when your name is veronica....... lol hi

[@Emzotic]

Veronica Hahahaaaa!! No hate to all the lovely Veronica’s of the world!

[@vlhsdm]

@@Emzotic its ok! I love, admire, and respect you very much!

[@LilianaLovesYou]

Em I SO feel for you! I had an internship at a zoo that scared me away from working at a zoo ever again. I used to think it was my dream job, but I unfortunately was placed on a very understaffed team full of the RUDEST people. You’re wonderful and the work you do is wonderful, I’m sorry you had this experience 💕

[@_danielperezzz]

“That’s when things got really ugly” *plays pizza ad

[@Wowoowowww]

Pshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hahahahah

[@ComplicatedSalad]

Thank you for sharing about your experience. I have been wondering about your former job and why you left. I'm sorry to hear it was such a mess!

[@kristenhardy190]

Lol you said the person you would be working with would be lovely, than an ad with dragons came on 😂

[@astraiarune3026]

I was an unpaid intern at a small zoo that sounds similar in my area and am working to finish my degree simultaneously. Almost having my degree, I feel it was a good time to have an internship. I loved my work and I did very similar work but had I not had a supportive team I don't know how I would have gotten through it. It was 10-11 hours of brutal work for 2-3 days of a week and left me exhausted. I loved the work and animals, and found the experience very rewarding and realized this is what I want to do long term if I can. I know it's not easy but with a toxic environment enabling people like "Veronica" I can't even imagine what that must have looked like.. zookeepers need to be willing to teach one another and work together or the job will never go smoothly and animals will suffer. Thank you for sharing this. I'm so grateful for my experience and hope I continue to have good ones moving forward.

[@ameliaamelia3701]

Where the ferrets??

[@Emzotic]

awesome amelia Scroll to the bottom of the description box for bonus weasels ;)

[@ameliaamelia3701]

@@Emzotic will they be any ferret videos em?

[@ice_cream_dino_5292]

People are sad, the job is for the animals not to compete in a game with no rules or say. U made the right choice

[@jessa7027]

I have been watching your videos since you started ❤️ I’m getting a baby ferret on the weekend we have everything ready for her and o have been researching non stop but can you possibly do a video on things you need to do for baby ferrets(egg:Vaccines and other things like that) That would help a lot!! Thx Em

[@Emzotic]

Itz Jess Hey Jess. It’s different in every country :) In the UK you have to plan for desexing and all vaccinations as they don’t usually come with any vaccinations or desexing unless otherwise stated. In the USA, most ferrets come desexed and descented. They also usually have their first round of distemper. Distemper comes in two shots, several days or weeks apart in the uk. I’m not sure if this is the same in the USA. Check with your breeder or store owner and ask them to write down the legal requirements (permits etc) and any info they have on the kit for you to take to your vet for a consultation :)

[@ycp4425]

That story sounds pretty familiar, I went through something similar not to long ago…. I’m glad your story had some sort of happy ending 😄 you’re amazing! I’m glad you’re in a better place!

[@gabriellehopkins]

OMG! I NEVER GOT A NOTIFICATION!!!!!! WHYYY KZbinEEE WHYYYY! PS. I WANNA BE A ZOOKEEPER! LOL

[@Julie-ip3il]

Sounds like Veronica is a relative/friend of the management. No other way she stayed that long. Just drinking on the job will get anyone kicked out no questioned asked

[@libbydormouse318]

You might want to do a re-edit of this. Your description makes it VERY easy to know the "zoo" you are talking about. Well, if youre from england anyway. I frequented it and saw many many things that were questionable so im glad you left!

[@ashleymo793]

Em, I'm so proud of you. Working with horrible people is so hard, and acording to what I heard in this video, you handled that stress with Grace. You did an amazing job and leaving seemed to me like the right thing to do. I hope you feel better after getting that all off your chest. 💜💜💜

[@dobbythehouseelf8109]

Let’s dive into the tea shall we *sips coke* lol

[@Emzotic]

Dobby the house Elf The real tea is that I dont really enjoy drinking tea 😆

[@GreymanWalking]

heh, I only drink Tea (and water), I hate coffee. Quit drinking Sodas too years ago (although I do occasionally treat myself and get a couple 20oz bottles).

[@ninasabey99]

I currently volunteer at a zoo and I am so lucky that all the staff (+volunteers!) are SO so lovely and easy to get on with, at first I thought one of the staff members was a going to be a bit of a bully because to me she came off as a bit loud and shouty but I soon realised that she’s actually just very bubbly and confident which I started as the opposite of! But we get on really well and she’s so lovely! We’re all like one big family so to hear that you had such a horrible experience is so sad that one horrible person could ruin your time doing a job you love!