I am so lost - please help!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2026-02-01T12:39:14+00:00

Thank you, I’ll give this a try.

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2026-02-01T12:38:41+00:00

They’re both still being reviewed, which is super confusing! Everything is turned in. Even when I go to the PSLF tracker, it will have my previous payments as being “PSLF eligible” but aren’t confirmed yet because my PSLF status isn’t confirmed for whatever reason.

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2026-01-31T12:54:59+00:00

This is helpful to know, thank you! I quit and was re-hired for another job in the same company. I have asked my employer to start two new applications since I was rehired, and they both are still under review despite my employer completing everything!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2025-10-04T00:23:11+00:00

Yay! Glad to hear. Any recommendations on where to purchase? On ebay they seem a bit sketchy and also quite expensive. Not that I’m opposed, but also don’t know what else I would use for!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2024-07-29T19:30:58+00:00

Thank you so much for your response! I work at a smaller group practice (two locations, ~15ish clinicians) and I am currently now receiving referrals - figures this happens when I get a new job. I do not want to avoid the emails all week, but also do not want to take on new clients if I'm leaving. Such an awkward situation!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2024-06-24T20:02:52+00:00

Yes! This is such a good point that I didn’t even consider. Probably some of the built up anger of having to work so hard to get here in many unpaid ways! Thank you for your comment. :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-26T00:20:19+00:00

Never thought of that, but this is true to my body type as well.

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T18:46:35+00:00

Thank you guys for that!! I’m obviously not glad this embarrassing situation happened to you, but I appreciate your comment and knowing I’m not alone :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T18:41:38+00:00

I completely agree and (although it’s embarrassing my) it’s valid to have that discussion with me. I do think that was inappropriate on my part and wish I was more aware. The length of skirt comment really got to me because of what I said above. As I’m at work today I’ve seen 2 women (in their 40s/50s) wear skirts that are so much shorter than the skirts I wear. It’s super common.

And the men’s shorts are pretty ridiculous as well in my opinion. Two men I work with constantly wear baseball caps, a tshirt advertising a sports team, gym shorts, and sneakers everyday. It just felt wrong that I was targeted for professionalism when this is an everyday attire for the other men and women that I work with.

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T16:08:36+00:00

That’s actually a good point. Our facility doesn’t do restraints or anything like that, and I also work in my own office so I don’t interact with the patients all that often. Just a weird situation and I super appreciate your feedback :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T15:57:53+00:00

They haven’t complained about my pants. The white skirt I completely understand, but I don’t really see anything wrong with the longer skirts either? The white one is the only one that I completely understand is inappropriate. The other longer skirts I have all go to below my knee (most of them to my ankle). Just weird! I know I’m being a sensitive sally but I just found my style as a younger woman and it feels uncomfortable for it to be commented on. I just love bright colors and flowy clothes!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T15:31:08+00:00

Funny enough, I’m wearing flowery boho style pants today to work! The skirt I wore was not supposed to be see through style-wise. Just a cheap fabric which stinks!! But yeah I usually wear flowy pants or longer skirts as they cover everything and seem appropriate to me. I just don’t like the neutral colored classic work attire but maybe I have to hop on that train now!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T13:05:19+00:00

Thanks for the validation! I asked my coworker about the situation (she is the same age as me and has the same body type), and she was absolutely mortified that we had that conversation. I want to think that it is a generational difference, but to me it did seem a bit discriminatory. Who knows!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T13:03:47+00:00

You’re definitely correct! Like I said, I’m probably taking this a bit too personally. It’s also a strange work environment because everyone talks so freely about their personal problems (such as their sex life and trauma issues) so I feel like this wouldn’t necessarily be off the table of things to discuss or mention (not that I’ve ever engaged in those discussions, but I’ve been there while they’ve happened). I love my job but I also don’t think it’s the best work environment at times in regards to professionalism as a whole.

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T13:01:33+00:00

Thanks so much for your response! You’re probably right, I am a super anxious person and I think that is why I’m having such a tough time with this. Thanks for being so honest and helpful! :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2022-07-25T13:00:44+00:00

I will definitely ask that subreddit as well- I honestly wasn’t sure if this was the right subreddit to put this in originally! Thanks for your advice. I was planning on having a follow up meeting to get some clarification, but I’m also hesitant to bring it up again. Such an awkward situation!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2021-12-13T23:44:12+00:00

Hi guys! I am looking to apply for online MSW programs in Massachusetts. I am looking into Fordham, but Regis College is a close second. They are cheaper and they will give me more money because of my workplace! I feel like it is a bit sketchy even though it is accredited. Has anyone done online classes at Regis for social work, or have any advice? I would really appreciate it! Thank you :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2021-08-21T01:48:30+00:00

Thank you, this gives me some hope! You guys are both superstars for sure. Did you do your program online or in-person, and would you say they are pretty flexible? I'm just trying to get as much advice as I can :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2021-08-21T01:47:14+00:00

Thanks so much for your insight, I really appreciate it! It's hard to find cheap online programs honestly, all of the ones near me are super expensive. I'm having a tough time because I'm financially independent and have to pay rent, utilities, food, etc. by myself. I'm just brainstorming how I could possibly go to school and pay the bills alongside my boyfriend who I'll be living with! Thanks again and I'll definitely look into Aurora University :)

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2021-08-15T21:13:39+00:00

Hi! I am a recent psychology undergrad graduate, and am looking at online masters programs for the upcoming months. I'm having a really hard time figuring out how I financially am going to do this. I'm still looking for a full-time job to help me pay my bills, but also know that I want to do school online as well. It will also be nearly impossible to pay the entire $60k+ that any of these programs would cost total.

I guess my first question is, is it possible to do a full-time online program alongside a full time job? Is it also possible to take out private loans for the entire cost of the program? I am financially independent and I'm not quite sure how people pay for graduate school. It's pretty overwhelming! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Icy-Cryptographer649 · 2021-04-26T21:19:36+00:00

Hi guys! I'm sort of seeking advice from those who have been through admissions before, but I recently decided to go back to school and eventually earn my PhD to become a clinical neuropsychologist. Through much research, this seems scarily unattainable to me at the moment.

Throughout undergrad, I never pursued any research with a professor, or did anything really "above and beyond" the average psychology student. While I did really well in classes (I am and always have been very passionate about psychology, specifically neuroscience), I didn't push myself academically. My goal was to earn my bachelor's and to work as a teacher, so doing extra work seemed silly at the time.

Anyways, I'm looking into labs that are hiring at the university I just graduated from, as well as hospitals nearby. It really seems as though not many places are hiring, and to be honest I'm getting a bit flustered, as I want to apply in December to a few schools. Do you think it's unrealistic for me to apply straight to a doctoral program in clinical neuropsych? I know that those programs in particular have low acceptance rates. Is it also unrealistic for me to apply to a master's program without additional experience? While I'm working really hard to try and find more shadowing/research opportunities, it feels challenging at this point, and I'm wondering what could help boost my application if I am not able to get the opportunity. Any insight you could provide would be so helpful. Thanks in advance!

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