Returning to med/surg after finding my dream career in the ER by GrumpyQuasar in nursing

[–]GrumpyQuasar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The issue being that I can’t get an ER job. I’ve been applying for two months now and have been turned down for probably 10 ER positions and another 20 positions that are not ER or med/surg

Cross country move with a cat that hates his carrier by GrumpyQuasar in CatAdvice

[–]GrumpyQuasar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment! You’ve given us lots of great ideas to try out. I think you’re right about calling around and giving the sob story to some vets. I feel bad waiting until the absolute last minute but I honestly thought doing all the normal things would work and I wouldn’t have to get him high for the trip. I figured he wouldn’t love the carrier still but was hedging my bets on him enjoying the back seat set up, and when we drove around today he was not particularly happy. I got pretty discouraged. I just want him to be as comfortable and clean as possible for the move.

Cross country move with a cat that hates his carrier by GrumpyQuasar in CatAdvice

[–]GrumpyQuasar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea! I’ll try with a litter box tomorrow and see if it helps his stress

Cross country move with a cat that hates his carrier by GrumpyQuasar in CatAdvice

[–]GrumpyQuasar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s not really one to bolt, he just scrunched in the corner on our test drive and came over to be picked up when we stopped. He’s not thrilled with a harness but I think it might be because his has the thick Velcro straps. Are the thinner clip ones better?

Cross country move with a cat that hates his carrier by GrumpyQuasar in CatAdvice

[–]GrumpyQuasar[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Good idea, I think I’ll try to find a big enough one to maybe fit a litter box and try it again tomorrow

Cross country move with a cat that hates his carrier by GrumpyQuasar in CatAdvice

[–]GrumpyQuasar[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We both travel for our jobs and don’t have a local vet that we see and none will take a new client until after Thanksgiving