Lifeguard Problems

because on January 31, 2014 at 4:45 in the morning, my hand froze to the pool cover reel and I didn't know what to do about it besides tell the internet. - hover for links

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When the chem tests don't even make sense anymore

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Lifeguard Problem #7

That one aqua aerobics lady who thinks you and her grandchild would be just “perfect” together.

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Kid:*runs*

Me:Walk please.

Kid:*runs*

Me:Walk Please.

Kid:*runs*

Me:Sweetie you really need to walk its very slippery and you could fall and hurt yourself.

Kid:*runs*

Me:You need to walk!

Kid:*runs*

Me:WALK!!

Kid:*runs*

Me:*gives up on life*

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Head Guard: "Welcome to the first lifeguard In-Service of the year!! Before we get started on skills, I would like everyone to hop in and swim a quick 500 yards!"

Me:

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Lifeguard Problem #6

when you start to reel in a pool cover and halfway through you realize it is hooked to the one next to it.

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Lifeguard Problem #5

when the pool is so steamy that it is hard to see the swimmers

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Guarding in the rain:

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I know you only have like 3 of these up but man, I feel them deep in my soul. Please keep this going.

Aw, thank you so much sweetheart c: I kinda make the page on a whim but it seems like a good way to vent about work problems(of which I have a lot lol).

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Lifeguard Problem #4

when finicky lap swimmers complain that the 81 degree water is excessively warm and is negatively affecting their ability to work out.

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Lifeguard Problem #3

when finicky lap swimmers complain that the 79 degree water is freezing and is negatively affecting their ability to work out.

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Lifeguard Problem #2

when its pouring down rain and there is literally only one person in the pool.

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Lifeguard Problem #1

getting to work at 4:30 a.m. to do pool covers