Why did I accept work at Farben? They use me like a trained monkey! Had to waste whole afternoon giving a speech. Me—with my German! Surely as painful for audience as for me.
More proof Farben has little interest in project. Herr Direktor Ambros, once a supporter, says too much lab time spent on compound—questions its commercial potential. Harder than ever to get time in the laboratory for the work.
Last night could not sleep. What would be worse—losing job or keeping it?
Compound #157 useless. Unstable at room temperature and poorly soluble in aqueous media.
Begin tomorrow on #158.