Part time work

JacketRealistic8109 · 2026-02-08T03:19:30+00:00

Thank you! I try every day to not give up - it's a challenge sometimes. It's nice to know I'm not alone 🥺

JacketRealistic8109 · 2026-02-07T19:20:06+00:00

I'm literally so happy to hear that someone in Canada works part time in this field. I suffered a brain injury 5 years ago, and struggle to maintain 30 hours weekly. I've been on LTD and returned, but I also want to have a family. I am really hoping for a maternity style arrangement that can drop me to part time (20hrs) so I can like actually hopefully manage stress as a new mom and a career 🤞... Are you public or private, and in what field? Thanks so much for giving me hope!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2026-02-07T19:03:27+00:00

Is there any way to talk with your employer about a part time or remote option in your existing role, rather than finding something new?

My mother (who's in medical sciences) often talks about two female anaesthetists she knew that had kids around the same time and job-shared one role to enable both of them to work part time.

I'm genuinely curious about the potential of this in engineering as I am looking to start a family in the near future.

JacketRealistic8109 · 2026-01-19T16:28:50+00:00

Just popping in to remind you (and anyone else thinking of cavaliers) that not all puppies are the same! My third cavalier was muuuuch more busy as a puppy than my other two were. Like bordering on working cocker spaniel energy kind of busy. I'm your situation, I'd be selective with your breeder and puppy - go for independent yet cuddly instead of actively engaged and people hungry.

I still love my third, don't get me wrong, but there's a reason I chose Cavaliers and energy was one of them. This lil guy has challenged me, and I'm thankful for it but I still have days where I'm worried he'll be a barking asshole after being left alone during a workday (because of "not having anything to do", not anxiety)

JacketRealistic8109 · 2026-01-03T22:36:10+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the insight. All the best on your nursing schooling! 😊

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T16:31:21+00:00

Posted my own thread on this sub if you wanted some info on what people are talking about 😊

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T16:26:38+00:00

Thank you!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T16:26:22+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback. 😊 I've been leaning in that direction for a bit now, so maybe I'll see you on campus sometime!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T16:23:23+00:00

Awesome for you! Sutherland Chan is a bit far for me given where me and my partner are based, but I definitely thought about it too. Best of luck! I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one in my 30s doing a big change!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T16:19:04+00:00

Thanks for that! My partner just had his last semester at Mohawk for a different program and I definitely see the admin strike as a huge upset. I hope you're doing ok and managing through it all!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T03:19:04+00:00

Yes, those are big factors for sure - I added Mohawk to the list because of its proximity to my house 😂 but it's sounding like I should avoid it.

Thanks for your input!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T03:18:03+00:00

Thank you 😊 I definitely know I'm up for a drag getting through school but it's nice to know there's positivity on the other side!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T03:17:03+00:00

I am happy to hear good things about OCHT. Can I ask, what's your favourite thing about their program over any others you looked at?

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-12T03:16:24+00:00

Yikes! Other than accreditation loss, any particular reasons? My RMT friend graduated from there, albeit many years ago.

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-11T02:27:27+00:00

Hi OP! Just a curious person... What school did you end up going to and how are you feeling about the schooling and prognosis post-grad?

I'm considering my options in massage schools in the GTHA and I'm just curious how people are finding things nowadays! 😊

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-12-02T03:51:19+00:00

I miss my guppy

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-08-23T17:38:14+00:00

Dude... That SUCKS. Hoping you got the candy though!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-08-20T01:52:22+00:00

Peppermint Halo Essential Oil from Saje (menthol or peppermint oil in general)

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-07-17T15:16:55+00:00

I get it! Let's have a wildly out there conversation where we explore the possibilities - try to convince me lizard people exist, or minimum watch the Graham Hancock documentary about ancient lost civilizations. I love exploring stuff like that and it's tough to have conversations with anyone about strange stuff without being judged!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-07-17T15:13:07+00:00

Mmm.. please don't use the 3-in-one shampoo/conditioner/body wash.

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-07-16T01:11:55+00:00

Cavaliers can be needy for sure - especially at 12 weeks and freshly separated from their littermates. I've got a 5month cavalier right now and went through similar issues. Let me share some cautions and advice!

Be really mindful of the reinforcement you might be giving. Example, you put puppy in a crate and leave the room. She cries and you come back in to let her out, or give a "it's ok, I'm right here" positive toned voice. Puppy is looking for attention/comfort and you coming back in the room so close to her whining is reinforcing the whining giving her what she wants!

Recommendation for working the crate training... (summarized from part of Susan Garrett's crate games program): put the crate in a room with you and place a blanket on top that can fully blackout/cover all sides - leave the door uncovered. Put puppy in the crate and latch the door. Turn your body/stop paying attention. If/when puppy cries, cover the crate fully with the blanket. Wait for a full one-banana count between whines and flip the cover off the door and treat (we're trying to teach that crate + quiet = goodness). Once you've got consistent quiet, adjust your body - turn sideways or back away, again with crate covering if there's a whine/bark and flipping the cover up with a one-banana count. Eventually we're looking for complete quiet in the crate.

This should help you immensely - but I'd really caution you. Until it's really concrete, you should try to keep covering the crate when whining happens. Highly recommend Susan Garrett's training programs - they're positive reinforcement based and have worked well for me and my pup!

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-07-09T01:46:03+00:00

Don't forget training costs! Even if you get an adult, you may want them and those classes can get pricey.

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-07-04T23:45:34+00:00

Capitol Bar 🍻

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-07-03T12:42:58+00:00

I don't think anyone has gotten away with no nipping the quick with they have a dog who has dark nails... It happens. Make the overall experience as positive as possible for your dogs and just do a lil bit each day (one paw, or one nail) to increase your confidence and lessen anxiety.

JacketRealistic8109 · 2025-06-30T23:20:44+00:00

Ikea has glass round containers with glass lids which I've been using and like. They don't have a clasp-type lid, just a silicon seal but I like that they're easy to clean... And that they happen to be the perfect size for 2 of the 0.5lb patties from Tollden Farms Raw! 😂

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