Can you share some common elements in 'postdoc horror stories'?

One postdoc horror story could be having a supervisor who takes all the credit for the postdoc's work. The postdoc spends countless hours on a research project, makes significant breakthroughs, but when it comes time to publish or present, the supervisor puts their name first and acts as if they did most of the work.

Yes. One common element is difficult customers. They can be rude, impatient, or make unreasonable demands.

One common element is the presence of a malevolent supernatural being. For example, in Christian - based horror stories, there are often demons. These beings oppose the religious order and try to corrupt or harm the innocent. They are often shown as very powerful and difficult to defeat, which adds to the horror.

One common element is trust misplacement. People trust institutions like banks, storage facilities, or museums to keep their things safe, but these institutions sometimes fail. Another is lack of proper security. For example, in the case of storage units being broken into or cloud services being hacked. Also, there can be miscommunication. Like when a customer deposits something and the service provider has different terms or expectations that lead to problems.

One common element is misrepresentation. Many schools claim to be Montessori but don't adhere to the fundamental principles. Another is poor teacher training. If teachers don't understand the Montessori approach, they can't implement it correctly. Overcrowding is also a factor. A Montessori classroom should have a certain number of students for effective learning.

Well, one common element is unexpectedness. For example, like in the story where someone was all set for a job interview and then realized they had a stain on their shirt right before entering the room. It was unexpected and turned into a horror moment.

Painful procedures without proper pain management. Like when a biopsy or Pap smear is done very roughly, leaving the patient in a lot of pain. Another element is a lack of communication. If the doctor doesn't explain what they're doing or why, it can be really scary for the patient.

Sure. There are stories of the woman in white. She's often seen on lonely roads at night, usually near the site of her death. It's said that if you see her, you're in for some bad luck. Another common one is the ghostly apparition in old castles. People claim to see a figure floating through the halls. Then there's the story of the evil clown. Clowns are supposed to be fun, but in these horror stories, they are menacing and often hide in the shadows to terrify people.

One common element is miscommunication. For example, the customer might describe one design but the tattoo artist interprets it differently. Another is inexperience of the tattoo artist, like bad line work or wrong shading. And sometimes it's unhygienic conditions in the tattoo parlor which can lead to infections.

Abuse is a common element. It can be physical, like hitting or pushing a foster child. Verbal abuse is also frequent, with foster parents using mean words to put down the child. Another common element is neglect. Foster parents may not provide proper nutrition, leaving the child hungry. They also might not ensure the child has clean clothes or a clean living environment. And often, there's a lack of emotional support. The foster parent doesn't show love or care, making the child feel alone and unwanted.