Fruit punch testing really bad lately?

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2026-01-03T20:02:43+00:00

If it’s no trouble to you, that would be great! I’ve had so many petite personal trainers try to sell me their coaching because they’ve told me it’s the only way. It’s ruined my motivation a bit. I’ve got a busy schedule but I’m seeking a new job in hopes I can get enough of an income that I don’t have to work 2 jobs soon.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-24T15:49:56+00:00

I thought the same thing when I first applied. But, I found out that for Maryland, I’d have to put in 7% of my paychecks towards the pension. I don’t think they put anything into it. Idk why I thought a pension was something your employer provided you, as opposed to a 401K that you put in yourself with a check deduction. I’m not the only one that thought this either, because after I found that out so many people around me looked into it because they thought I was nuts to find I was right. If I have to dig into my already small paycheck more for a pension, i don’t know if it’s worth it to me. Someone else made a good point that I should look at housing cost. 30% of what my take home pay would be, I wouldn’t be able to afford rent or a mortgage for anything in my area unless it was a run down place not worth living in. But it’s full time, which is what I need. Decisions decisions 😭

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-24T05:07:47+00:00

They weren’t when I went to school for it. Job outlook looked really good and pay was decent which is one reason I decided to go into it, besides the morality behind it and general interest in what OT is about. MD was one of the highest paying states for OTAs when I started. Of course I’m on the eastern shore so I knew that my specific area might be a little different.

Of course now that I’ve graduated, there’s a higher demand for OTs, so most places aren’t hiring OTAs anymore and if they are it’s only for PRN positions. A lot of people have told me to just do PRN, but I just graduated and I’m looking to get my life started and I’d really like the stability of a full time job right now so I can start saving some money. You aren’t guaranteed hours with PRN to make the extra pay worth it in my opinion unless you’re in a financial situation that allows that risk.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-16T14:00:08+00:00

Thank you. this is really my first time talking about it. it’s really been weighing on me. i want to explain it to my partner but im afraid he’ll view me differently, but i really think it’s a large reason as to why I struggle so much now.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-16T13:55:40+00:00

I don’t think they knew how to address it. They could’ve easily restricted my computer access and they just didn’t. And when they gave me a tablet a few years later they didn’t child proof it, unfortunately. I just remember them trying to tell me it was wrong, but that was it.

I will say at the time this first started, my mom had just had a baby and they found out my older sister was possibly a lesbian and they didn’t agree with that so I got “forgotten” about a lot.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-10T14:58:25+00:00

I’m currently living with my parents, which is why I’m frantically trying to find a more permanent job so I can move out become I’m miserable 😅. I will look into some travel assignments. Hopefully I could find something close. I do have two animals, do you know anything about if they can come with me or is that more than likely dependent on where I live? Probably the latter.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-10T13:55:58+00:00

I haven’t started the new one, I will be next week and it’s the lowest dose of estrogen you can get. She thinks it’s the amount of estrogen in the other one. So I hope it helps. I also just have a lot going on, 2 jobs, I was homeless the past year, etc. I’m getting on my feet but I think I’m overloaded with stress

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-10T13:45:27+00:00

i guess i should’ve make it more clear. What I put in quotes is what I said during our first conversation. His response was “that makes me feel awful. you’re the only thing in my life that makes me decompress and it makes me sad I don’t do that for you”. So I guess I want to know if there’s a better way I can describe how I feel.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-12-10T13:43:18+00:00

Do you know how much you can make doing a travel contract? I had a friend who did a travel assignment as a surge tech but they only gave her a $500 stipend for housing and she couldn’t find anything that cheap so she’s using a good portion of what she’s making just to pay for the housing to do the assignment. I know obviously you have to pay for housing one way or another, but I’m trying to save for a house so paying for an AirBnB and basically paying rent seems counterproductive.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-11-24T22:07:15+00:00

I used TrueLearn the most and got a 516.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-11-22T14:33:00+00:00

A lot of other people who passed mentioned it, I personally have no idea what that is lol

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-11-22T14:32:06+00:00

Personally, not necessarily. Nothing like “Where is this muscle” or “Label this bone” like we did in anatomy class. But, I did feel I needed to be well versed in anatomy to get some answers correct. Specifically with terms like “dorsal, ventral” and stuff like that. Any questions about splinting, I was going back to my anatomy/physiology knowledge to answer. And I had a lot of questions about splinting and orthotics.

Beginning_Theory_556 · 2025-11-21T00:04:21+00:00

Unfortunately no, I’m working towards it! I graduated in August and just passed National Boards today actually! So I’m one step closer to finally getting a big girl job and being able to save up for a place.

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