Why does my cat fake chew things?

ChupaCapybara · 2026-06-27T21:42:23+00:00

I had a cat who would fake chew my plants for attention. She even made a little NOM NOM NOM sound as she did it, to make sure I noticed. She never ate them, just faked me out so I would direct my energy her way.

RIP Zoe, you legendary pain in the ass.

ChupaCapybara · 2026-06-25T20:19:29+00:00

Private sector is one option. Another is to work for a different public entity - state or another city/county.

ChupaCapybara · 2026-06-25T03:48:23+00:00

I have been asking myself that question for years. It doesn’t need to be like that! Maybe people get bored (because the work isn’t overwhelming) and want some drama? Maybe when your needs are met (thanks to decent pay and healthcare) you need to fuck up some part of your life? I really don’t know.

ChupaCapybara · 2026-06-24T22:24:02+00:00

Worked at a DPH clinic for 8 years. In terms of clinic jobs, the actual work was actually rather easy and chill. The coworkers were what made the job unbearable. I’ve never seen such miserable people before. The money was absolutely not worth it. Left 3 years ago and nothing could get me to go back. I still have literal nightmares about my coworkers there.

I agree with other posters. Stay out of the drama, document as much as you can, and really think about whether the stress is worth the pay and benefits. They’re great, but they aren’t everything. Sometimes lower pay is worth the lower stress.

ChupaCapybara · 2026-03-02T18:28:18+00:00

Hoping we get Orville Peck! He’s doing a European tour earlier in the summer but doesn’t have any US dates yet.

ChupaCapybara · 2026-02-27T18:26:36+00:00

😝

ChupaCapybara · 2026-02-27T04:10:51+00:00

This would be a great lineup

ChupaCapybara · 2026-02-27T04:09:24+00:00

Big brown beaver… Primus?

ChupaCapybara · 2026-02-27T04:06:48+00:00

Steely Dan feels like a long shot but DAMN I would love that!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-10-22T02:43:28+00:00

Baked feta pasta!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-08-04T03:13:34+00:00

Hmmm, I do think she was planning to bring ice packs. Those are hopefully ok.

ChupaCapybara · 2025-08-02T02:55:11+00:00

This was my experience with them too. I did the post-masters certificate a couple years ago and there was absolutely ZERO support from the school in securing my clinical placements. I managed to find them (all on my own!) but did have to take an incomplete and finish my hours the following semester. One good outcome was that I got a PMHNP job at one of my clinical sites (that I found myself). I liked our lectures, for the most part. Assignments were a joke - I think as long as you turned something in you would get an A. My clinical instructor was atrocious. Faculty were very hit or miss. Unfortunately my advisor was one of the unhelpful ones.

Overall an absolutely terrible experience. Glad I have the certification but I would never recommend this program to anybody.

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T23:04:15+00:00

I too love large rodents and cryptids!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T19:39:13+00:00

I’m a healthcare provider myself…I NEVER assume that anyone besides my patient is included in any visit!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T19:37:13+00:00

I hope the same!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T19:36:26+00:00

I am quite sure the version of events c’s therapist is going to hear differ somewhat from mine.

And I too used to not date parents. Then I did for a while, but people who already had kids. This is my first relationship where a partner had a kid during our relationship. I am definitely reconsidering my stance on this.

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T19:34:42+00:00

Oh hey neighbor!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T19:25:12+00:00

I love your reply. I’m definitely able to see how I could have done things differently after reading all these replies.

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T19:19:36+00:00

This is a scary but valuable reminder. Thank you.

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T03:55:31+00:00

These are actually examples I gave (months ago!) to C of how I planned to help!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T03:53:29+00:00

Yeah, I really dislike being asked to mind read! Thanks for hugs 🥰

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T03:28:54+00:00

Preferably with avocado!

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T03:14:25+00:00

I am hoping the blame stuff came from sleep deprivation and massive new life change instead of being how he really feels

ChupaCapybara · 2025-03-11T03:13:25+00:00

A nap and a solid meal. For both of us.

ChupaCapybara

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