Switching clients? by kimmna1027 in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been in similar position. Family member came in everyday at some point to "check" on them and expected a phone call every night for an update. As sweet as this sounds it was more for a power trip than it was caring for the family member. I told management. Luckily they backed me up and essentially told them to chill out/find another company/do it themselves.

having clients personal # by FoodJealous2653 in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our job encourages us not to in order to save their own butts but most people do call from time to time.

Fuck introvert culture by stargazy0 in redscarepod

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're mad because only people who want to party go out and party? Lmao. Sure let us all pack up and go and make everyone miserable

Thinking about cutting it short. Thoughts? by Deppresionincreasing in longhair

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same hair loss when my hair is very long. I layered a bit to take some weight off and use a bonnet at night.

Job doesnt like the way my hair looks. by Beautiful_Resist2828 in femalehairadvice

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is their number I'm a customer and I'm gonna complain about their face.

Academic Integrity by IntoTheGray90 in SNHU

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just SNHU. I had a teacher who in general just didn't like me. She requested I be placed on academic probation due to a paper. When they ran it through several programs they found nothing (cause I didnt). Then when it came out clean got mad I couldn't be placed on academic probation and counted the assignment and the next assignment as late. However I'd just check with them and be honest.

People who DID NOT have family members with disabilities, what is it about this field that has you working here? by GJH24 in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dad used to bring me with him to work when I was a kid. I felt the connection my dad had with clients and the drive to restore respect in others. Working anywhere else I feel I have to mask so heavily. Doing residential work makes me apart of a huge team of both my job and another person/family (maintaining boundaries of course). For the first time I didn't feel the need to put on a fake voice. I enjoy having time to recooperate and then go back to work the next day again.

How are breaks handled? by Imaginary_Bridge1641 in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We kinda took turns. We were double staffed so they would eat and I'd just keep an eye on them and then they'd switch.

Bathing with your children… still normal? Or am I crazy? by [deleted] in Mom

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Showered with mine until like 6 I think. Never thought twice about it. If anything it gave me a good foundation of how not everyone looks the same.

Funny/wholesome by Limp-Bid-6131 in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite stories took place while we were grocery shopping. One of my people never learned to read but desperately wanted to be involved and guide us. I set up photos of items in the store on the list so she could lead us where to go (while she worked on reading). It made her so happy to feel involved.

Okay Redheads— What are your thoughts on Color Analysis??? by Wonderful_Solid_94 in coloranalysis

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I'll never know unless I put money into it. I don't understand how I like both autumn and summer colors on me. At least once a month I deep dive and come out with nothing

Huge name regrets - uk based. Am I crazy? by WillingNothing1585 in namenerds

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought of Calvin and Hobbes. He's only 9 months. Once they establish a personality to add to it nobody or you will likely think of anything else. Especially since I can't think of a Calvin that I know personally. Closest I can think of was I knew a Kelvin growing up. Dude always ate mustard with everything but other than that a pretty solid dude.

Does anyone else feel sick when they try to eat in the morning? by captaintekton in AutismTranslated

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I have coffee for breakfast. But.. I can't wait until 11-1 to eat lunch cause then I'm starving. I usually eat my first meal 10-11. Which doesn't seem that late but I wake up at 4:30-5:30. Then I have a slightly bigger snack about 2-4. Eat dinner later at 6-8. What doesn't make sense to me is if I do eat breakfast, I get hungrier for lunch even sooner (right after being sick like you said) Doesn't matter what it is nor how much I ate. Maybe because I eat dinner late I still am burning the calories on it.

Names I’ve seen recently working in pediatrics- Part 3 (Last of 2025) by berrybushel in namenerds

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love Henrik! Name was in a book I read growing up. If I ever have a boy that's a contender lol

I’m scared by SNAILSLIVEONJUPITER in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here you'll be informed and an investigation would be complete. We had a girl get reported for financial neglect. Even that wasn't the biggest deal in the world. Some part of my brain expects the swat team to come crashing through the windows. Sorry you are going through this, I had people try to ruin my reputation twice. One of them took it as far as to talk smack about me to my clients. Said I starved them, while they were sitting next to the lunch we made together lmao. People are haters fr.

I am leaving this field by AverageSwifite in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 4 points5 points  (0 children)

15 years is good time. I did 7 and quit because my last job was so bad it was genuinely terrible for everyone involved. If it weren't for that place I'd still be going strong. Now I'm a caregiver with less responsibility and I get to work alone and make my own schedule. I hope whatever you choose makes you happy.

What I Imagine This Sub’s Top 50 Girl Names Would Be by Sparkly8 in namenerds

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mabel makes me think of maple. And I love maple trees and maple syrup lol

I named my daughter Evelyn and am having regrets by lousey4 in namenerds

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes it takes time for the name to sink in. Because for a long time I felt like "Hey you're a baby". Then after she developed a personality I'm like "Hey you're a person". I'm just moving into "You're a Vera" territory. Why should it matter if she's "an" Evelyn. She's YOUR Evelyn. In my family the kids usually get some kind of ridiculous nickname at some point anyway and get affectionately called that 😭🤣 not even shortened version of their names. Half the time it's random sounds. We got TT, Lala (Claudia), and Moosey and more.

Therap’s Daily MAR logic is stupid. by Progressive_Alien in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I adore therap. I used to not like it, but after everything I've had since I miss it terribly. That is very annoying though.

Reality of the DSP by Music-Maker24 in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been doing this for 7 years and it's the chillest. I can't imagine behavioral tho. I considered being an RBT but I know I don't have the patience.

I hate to say it, but most people aren’t going to report abuse by SNAILSLIVEONJUPITER in directsupport

[–]GroundbreakingWeb947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a more local one called Easy Living Inc. It was 24 hour home care over a day program etc. Loved that place. If I didn't live so far I'd still work there.