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I know that frustration. I ended up bringing my own 100 piece security bit set because they had the same mismatched screwdriver issue.

I even tried to bring my own heat gun, but was told I couldn't use it because the employer can't be responsible if it breaks.

Like, it was a $10 HF heat gun. I couldn't care less if it broke because it was a redundant one I bought because I couldn't find mine.

But my boss didn't like me very much because I had my degree, and was smarter than her (not a high bar to clear).

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My last job I had to pull HDDs from the all in one Mac desktops.

If the screens had been removed to upgrade the hardware previously, it was a major pain in the ass to remove because the adhesive to reattach them was much stronger than the OEM.

So, knowing how to do things properly, I asked where the heat gun was. My boss said, "You can't use a heat gun. Just hit the screen with a hammer until it comes off." I had already been hit close to my eye by flying glass from removing them normally at that point, and they didn't provide eye protection.

That's when I said they had a choice. I'd be using a heat gun, not removing the screens, or having a discussion with the safety office. It was my last week (90 day temp), so my boss said, "Fine, I'll do it myself."