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MET1 t1_j9gxkjj wrote

Then there are some who would use anything as a way to get an advantage - for that coworker it would not have been impossible to have the conversation go something like this: "oh, well MET1 wants to quit and become a painter so can I get some training to take over that position". See how that works?

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keepthetips t1_j9gu20q wrote

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monksarehunks t1_j9gnevi wrote

I periodically get clogged ears due to inflammation in my jaw (I grind my teeth at night) that is worsened by wax buildup. First, try building up pressure in your ears by holding your nose & closing your mouth while breathing out. Build up the pressure slowly and only do enough to clear the blockage.

If that doesn’t work, try mixing warm water and hydrogen peroxide in a 50:50 solution. Lay down on your side and put about a teaspoon of the solution into the exposed ear. Wait for at least 3 minutes, then flip over and repeat on the other side. The trick is letting the warm water/peroxide loosen up the wax for a few minutes before draining it out.

Edit: These are solutions to two different problems. See comment below for details.

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Polybutadiene t1_j9gn6p9 wrote

you can go to the doctor and they can flush your ear. its both incredibly refreshing and violating at the same time but its worth it.

and then just like flush your ears with diluted hydrogen peroxide once every few weeks to keep them fairly cleaned out.

i have to do that because i also have waxy ears. mine is softer and seems to compact a fair amount though. your results may vary

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Embarrassed_Subject t1_j9gkvg5 wrote

Clinical pearl from a family doc I rotated with is using a couple drops of castor oil in your ear before you sleep. Place a towel over your pillow case to catch the mess. You can also try debrox which is found at most convenience stores

If you use earphones, make sure they are clean before using. But also avoid if possible. Same goes for Q tips. Most importantly though, see your primary doctor! You never know when something else could be going on. Way safer than trusting internet advice with your health

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