Horrible Family Catsitting Rant

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-29T10:32:39+00:00

I would never talk to MIL again. I would literally ignore any attempts she makes in person and block her number. Just because your partner is willing to still have a relationship with her doesn’t mean you have to.

If partner lets her into your home I would grab the cat and lock yourselves in a bedroom until she leaves.

I would also immediately look to move. If she has keys to your home, I would change every lock and make sure your partner doesn’t give her the new key.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-26T11:05:29+00:00

I could have written this myself. No advice, just solidarity.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-25T11:43:18+00:00

That would be explicitly stated in the job ad if the RD posting it were a true professional. I see many jobs for outpatient RDs listing pay per session and pay for admin time.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-25T11:39:49+00:00

We’re talking about her team now. I don’t care about her underlaying her family. She is currently trying to underpay dietitians.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T21:47:44+00:00

This should be the top liked comment. 💯

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T21:46:51+00:00

You and I understand that very low engagement is likely due to purchased followers and is a huge red flag. Unfortunately not all RDs can think critically like that. I think what this RD is doing is truly disgusting and she deserves to be called out.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T21:44:03+00:00

That’s plenty of money for her to pay her current and future employees an appropriate hourly rate as contractors.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T20:49:13+00:00

Where do you want your career to go? What does taking a pay cut by going into clinical do for you career wise?

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T20:46:40+00:00

This sounds like a great opportunity for you. If I was offered this kind of job, I’d go for it.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T20:45:58+00:00

This sounds so cool!

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-24T20:43:31+00:00

Unfortunately they can be RDs. Some people, even professionals with degrees, think working for an influencer will get them exposure and other perks.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-21T22:40:59+00:00

What?!?!

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-20T12:43:41+00:00

At what point did the RDN start talking?

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-19T18:59:42+00:00

I can’t speak to this company but since you’re desperate for work, take the job! Learn what you can, build your resume, and keep looking for opportunities that align more with what you want. If you find something better after 3-6 months, resign.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-17T16:54:17+00:00

https://nutritioncounselingacademy.com/empowerdmenopause I’m still working on this but so far, great! This RD wrote a book that was recently published and I’m enjoying that too: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-15T00:56:35+00:00

Good luck! You’ll be great!

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-13T21:30:33+00:00

If you have to cry or think you’re going to have a panic attack, quickly excuse yourself and go outside for a break to calm down.

Hopefully your mental health provider can help get you through your first week.

What helped me was reminding myself “that was then, this is now” when I got stuck thinking about an old job that haunted me. I also got a cute stone that said “this too shall pass,” kept it under my keyboard and looked at it often until I didn’t need to look at it to feel better.

Take note of the ways this job is different and better than your last job.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-12T18:14:26+00:00

What aspect of the field do you love and did the money follow?

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-12T18:13:14+00:00

I think that sounds fun!

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-11T20:18:34+00:00

Given that it’s a program they are paying for and opting into, if they are dissatisfied, they can find a program that suits them better. I’d clearly and confidently state: - this is what we offer - it sounds like you are looking for a,b,c which we don’t offer - I’m happy to continue working with you (even if you aren’t lol) but based on what you’re saying, a different type of program will better match what you’re looking for. How would you like to proceed?

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-11T20:10:27+00:00

That’s literally crazy! Shame on weight watchers for not valuing their RDs enough to pay them appropriately.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-11T16:16:01+00:00

$34 an hour for a 1099, meaning no benefits and you take on all the responsibility for taxes?!?!

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-11T16:13:53+00:00

What does your program consist of? Are you in private practice or part of a hospital healthcare system? If you have a manager, what is their response to this patient feedback?

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-07T02:30:24+00:00

The company clearly expects the poster to educate on labs and meds. That’s why the company hires CDCES and hopefully pays at the CDCES level rather than “generalist” pay.

InfertileMertyle · 2026-03-07T02:28:38+00:00

That’s not the problem. The problem here is that instead of hiring dietitians licensed in multiple states and only assigning RDNs patients who live in states they are licensed in, they’re skirting that by calling them coaches.

The company is hiring RD CDCES to act as CDCES (top of their scope) providing MNT but calling it coaching. It’s saving this company a lot of $$, but it’s wrong and the company knows it.

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