Can't tell you how happy I am to have found this thread!! I work a boring research job as well and am working at a snail's pace because I sincerely cannot concentrate to save my life. I lifeguarded in the summers all throughout high school and college and became close with my boss. When he found out I got accepted to medical school he told me he'd give me a huge raise if I came back to work for him until I started school. I gave the doc I work for now notice of when my last day would be and told him I was quitting because I needed the extra money guarding would pay. Didn't have the heart to tell him I'm bored out of my damn mind and would rather spend my time outside in the sun getting a tan.