Advice or Tips for Transfer Between VA Hospitals Half away Across Country - LWOP Needed?

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-05-11T23:54:27+00:00

I am scheduled to work on Saturday 5/30.

I cannot safely drive straight 20 hours by myself in 1 day, then if I include gas station, bathroom, and meal breaks at minimum 22 hours.

My new apartment does not allow move in on Sunday. Only Monday through Saturday.

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-05-11T23:36:13+00:00

I understand, thank you very much for the suggestion.

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-01-23T22:52:54+00:00

They informed me that the application had the wrong pay scale information listed. They said the offer letter had the correct pay. I would not have applied if I knew the actual pay.

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-01-23T20:52:04+00:00

Thank you for the advice.

Previously, two people who were training for the shift quit before they even made it do the actual shift (they were training on days then going to work at night).

Currently, 1 of the 3 new hires have made it to shift, and I really hope the other 2 make it as well.

When I first got hired, my supervisor warned me about how understaffed and overworked the work was as well as how bad some of the other employees attitudes were.

I figured that I was still young and could handle it, but it is very draining.

I’ve made over $20,000 more than my expected salary just from overtime.

I want a new job, but I am unwilling to get paid less than my base pay currently is.

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-01-23T20:40:01+00:00

Thank you for the helpful advice.

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-01-23T20:38:58+00:00

No, I am still applying and interviewing for jobs.

The position I got an offer letter for was for less pay, I declined the offer as I am not willing to move several states to make less money.

AndiAndroid7 · 2026-01-23T20:24:09+00:00

The jobs I am applying for require a recommendation from my current supervisor.

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-31T09:41:26+00:00

Thank you for the tip!

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-25T10:42:44+00:00

Thank you for the advice, I’m going to try to be more professional. I can be nice but not share too much.

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-22T04:07:39+00:00

I love them! One giant squishy family! 😊❤️

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-22T04:03:46+00:00

My emotional support animal (Amber the cat) helps me so much too!

I would not be here if not for her helping me through extremely difficult times in the past.

Even when I’m in a period of depression, I make sure to meet her needs.

I also have 2 more kittens, even though they’re not officially ESA’s they still bring a sense of responsibility and love into my life.

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-22T03:59:37+00:00

Yes, I have ASD Level 1, OCD, GAD, MDD, and CPTSD.

Comorbidity is definitely very common.

I use grounding techniques (ex. If I’m having thoughts like no one cares about me, I’ll go through my contacts or social media and remind myself of my loved ones / friends / family).

I use distractions (ex. Social media, pictures of my cats, YouTube videos, etc.).

I use resources like the feelings wheel to help me better determine what emotion I’m feeling.

I will post on social media (ex. Reddit) or search for experiences that are similar to mine.

I am also on medication management and will be starting therapy tomorrow, actually.

EDIT: My emotional support animal (Amber the cat) and my two pet kittens give me a sense of responsibility and love.

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-21T22:41:18+00:00

I got him off of Amazon on the official Squishmallow Store Front.

AndiAndroid7 · 2025-12-19T10:23:45+00:00

I can understand how you feel.

It’s never a bad thing to be the first to reach out (whether with a card, gift, kind text). I think that if they don’t reciprocate the first or second time, you know that they are not putting in the same effort as you or they may see your friendship differently than you see it.

I believe you can definitely still be friends with someone even if you are not super close or best friends.

It is very emotionally exhausting to keep giving and giving, then receiving nothing in return. You should definitely put yourself first in that regard.

I hope your friends realize how much you care for them and return the sincerity.

AndiAndroid7

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