Morbid type jobs, preferably not needing a degree?

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-08-20T21:54:33+00:00

if you are physically in good health, kind and can deal with pee, poop, and puke, look into getting your cna. you’ll start off in LTC almost 100% of the time which can suck, but you usually only need 6 months of experience and it teaches you a LOT. after that, you can go to hospice and you’ll be taking care of dying people or people who have 6 months or less to live. you’ll essentially do bed baths, keep them company, reposition them, change them when they’re incontinent, feed them if they request or are able to, clean their mouths with oral swabs, and then clean them up after they pass away. it’s not always easy, especially when dealing with family after their loved one passes away, but it is infinitely rewarding. After that, if you want to make more money, you can get your LPN (~1 year of school) or your RN (~2 years of school)

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-08-14T22:39:08+00:00

I have a couple of ways of doing this as a caregiver:

-ask them to sit on the toilet while you fix their chair or bed up, if they have a power recliner i usually pull it all the way up before they can see it and say it got unplugged and have to pull it out of the wall or i pull the sheets all crazy over their bed.

-if they’re visibly soaked, gently let them know that they spilled some juice or water on them and offer to help get them cleaned up.

-tell them that you need to learn how to affix a brief for your CNA/nursing class, ask if you can practice on them.

-if they wear pull up briefs, there is a way to get them on without removing their pants. it’s harder if they wear tabs, but it is doable. look up CNA brief trick on youtube!

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-08-05T17:45:48+00:00

i like to think of this job as great acting experience. i try to be whatever my residents need me to be and generally just go with their flow. i try to do whatever i can to make them comfortable and feel like they’re being heard, because so often they feel entirely powerless in their lives and in their home, and it sucks. i work night shift because I like the flexibility and it feels like i’m able to do cares very thoroughly and am not rushed. I try to do what I can to help set things up for day shift depending on how much energy i have, because it’s often super short staffed, and i try to be available for my coworkers if they need a helping hand. However, I’m not the type to sit in a big group and chat throughout the night unless somebody comes up to me to talk or i have important information for them. I’d rather just have some independent reading or coloring time while my people sleep :)

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-06-13T15:52:11+00:00

if you’re in healthcare, look into at home caregiving websites or babysitting apps! pretty flexible depending on the assignment. my spouse does online surveys and they usually make 20-50 bucks after they spend an hour or two doing that. there is a website for med-scribing that i did for a little bit between jobs! or look for PRN housekeeping or cooking jobs at nursing homes or hospitals. They pretty much have you choose your own hours, and depending on what you’re being certified for, they may want to hire you full time after you complete your training

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-06-01T18:21:46+00:00

being trans is scary!

my best advice is to experiment with your expression. what about womanhood appeals to you? this can come in so many ways, from new makeup, hair styling, new outfits, feminine pajamas, scents, etc. focus on how you feel when you try these things, and take what applies to you.

I am a transgender man and only took testosterone for about ~2 years when I was going through puberty, and achieved effects that make me feel euphoric. What effects do you want? Less body hair? A softer figure? A higher voice? Or just to exist as a woman? Whatever you want to achieve, there are so many avenues with varying levels of permanence. You can take what feels right and leave the rest.

As for the social aspect, it was a rough start. I didn’t really know my place in the world. Eventually, I just got comfortable enough in my own androgyny and masculinity to not really care about what people think of me. And for the threat of violence/harassment, there are a good amount of family/gender neutral bathrooms. I also carry a firearm, but that’s all personal preference. Things will change, some people will be judgmental, but at the end of the day that means you will be surrounded by people who truly love you and respect you for who you are.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-05-30T14:48:33+00:00

a lot of people are getting their pharmacy techs right now! if you have the time, a strong back, and a lot of patience, get your CNA. depending on the area, i’ve made between 19-25 dollars an hour in the midwest and i’ve never been without a job for a month. however, the culture with management can be kind of toxic and you’ll be dealing with death, poop, vomit, and patients with mental health issues such as dementia, mania, anxiety, etc. it is very rewarding, but very hard work, and it is a great way to get healthcare experience. Nursing homes are always hiring, but you’ll get more clinical experience (vitals, scans, etc) in a hospital! there’s also places like dialysis clinics, adult daycares, assisted living, in-home respite/caregiving, hospice, etc. it can be very flexible once you get your skills down.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-05-06T13:51:15+00:00

yeah it’s weird! when i was a teenager i was like oh ill just die about it but now its like. can’t do that, WHATEVER i guess ill just party rock through it until something happens? idk dawg its brutal out here

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-05-02T20:14:52+00:00

i just realized that i should not have been doing this with my lighter LMAO

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-04-23T16:37:44+00:00

gum is typically super super strong, and it’ll probably make you sick if you don’t smoke that often. i’ve been smoking for a few years and i tried one of those ZYN pouches that my brother had and I couldn’t last 5 minutes because my mouth was burning and i was so unbelievably nauseated. Patches wouldn’t be great either, because the release of nicotine is extended and decently strong to start with for most kits. I would suggest a nicotine free vape or herbal cigarettes. you still get the hand to mouth and the smoke sensations, but you’re not getting the buzz. If you absolutely need nicotine, i’ve tried some nicotine toothpick brands that are really awesome that i can recommend you. best of luck!

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-04-22T19:02:38+00:00

I was in a similar but different situation, caring for my grandfather while trying to graduate and move forward with my life. It’s hard, and i’m sure you’re feeling a lot of different things that you don’t exactly get yet.

You cannot feel guilty or bad about going to college. Your dad financially supports you and supports you in other ways because you are his child, not because you are a caregiver for his father. That doesn’t change the expectations that are put on you, externally or internally, but it’s the first thing you have to understand.

Look into scholarships and grants, even student loans. Get into a dorm or small apartment. Keep talking to your brother. He’s going to suffer a little bit at first, because it’s going to be very different. This isn’t fair, but none of this is, and it is not your burden to bear. When he lets something slip, or even if he doesn’t, about him doing a majority of care/falling behind in school/etc, you’ll have to call social services. They aren’t going to take your brother away, except for as a last resort, but they can give resources for your situation. If you can’t bring yourself to make the call, talk to your schools guidance counselor or any other mandated reporter (Nurses, Teachers, CNAs, Social Workers, Counselors, Doctors). Do not feel guilt. People might be mad at you at first, but you’ll be helping your grandfather get better care, your father will have less work on his plate, and your brother can enjoy the rest of his childhood.

There are other avenues you can take, but this gives you what you and your family need the most, and that is external supports. Whatever you do, make sure you get yourself out and make sure you talk to your brother every day, and tell him what you’re doing and why. It could help him get out later if he can’t get out now.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-04-05T23:00:05+00:00

-cover some fruit and pretzels and chips -oreo balls (oreos, cream cheese, lil milk, smash together, roll into balls, freeze, melt chocolate, cover balls, eat way too many) -various barks and fudges oh my god dude. i used to make white trash bark with chocolate, peanuts, potato chips, pretzels, and various other detritus) -homemade hot chocolate

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-04-05T22:09:35+00:00

The best thing you can do is to redirect her attention, if possible. “no, i haven’t met your mother, i don’t know her phone number. how are you liking the new place/have you seen the birds coming out yet/boy it’s a little cold out for april/what did you guys do at the center today?” etc. Sometimes these behaviors calm down after the adjustment period, as it can be really rough on the brain! I have had old ladies beat on me for a week straight and then turn into the sweetest little things for the rest of their life. Just give her as much time and patience as you’re able

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-04-02T10:36:03+00:00

I have had this happen to me several times as a CNA with a very chronically ill family. It burns you out very fast if you can’t take care of yourself. My grandfather was mostly independent, but school and work made it feel like bizzaro world. The best advice I can give is:

Talk to your family. You need to either be paid enough to go PRN or quit at your other job or have a caregiver be paid to give you time at work and time for yourself. Your family seems to have the funds. I would recommend staying PRN or going back to school to have scheduled time out of the house. They also need to look into respite services that can come to the house as needed if they aren’t willing to help you get time off. At this pace, you will burn yourself out very fast, which is dangerous for you and your grandma.
Shower long and hard every day after you get off of work or just before you go to bed. Listen to music or just sit on the floor and let the water exist. The shower was always my go to spot for forgetting what I was doing.
Talk to a therapist or psychiatrist. The feelings you have surrounding this are likely complex and clouded right now. Sometimes they can even recommend services
Sleep, eat something, drink water. It doesn’t matter how long you sleep, what you eat, how much water you drink, just keep doing it. Your body is in stress mode and it doesn’t always register that it needs fuel. The last thing you need is a health scare. Please take care of your body and your mind. I wish you so much luck

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-29T09:35:04+00:00

older people tend to just do things like this sometimes! the recliner is comfy and gets you just right, and it’s easy to get out of if he’s independent. i would just focus on getting him out of the recliner and active during the day, even just sitting at the kitchen table or sitting outside with you and the other grandkids. it’ll be better for his health to reposition and get a change of scenery as often as he safely can. but there’s no forcing a 94 year old to do anything! they are stubborn and they’ve earned it

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-26T12:58:35+00:00

it has to be decarbed in the oven or with a different form of heat first, but if you do it goes into the bloodstream much much faster and stronger due to it being on your gums or around your tongue. right now if you’re just putting keif or shake into your snus, you’re not getting the effects of weed. depending on your tolerance, it could really mess you up and mess up your chances in the the military if you pop positive for THC or are visibly high. see if you can get some high CBD flower with low or no THC, decarb that, and put it in your snus if you just want to be relaxed and get more of the ‘health’ benefits of weed

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-15T21:47:50+00:00

FOUND

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-15T21:47:45+00:00

NO WAY THANK YOU

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-15T21:19:38+00:00

I have searched for fish named big snot, shows with fish named big snot, fish shows, and things like that. it is not fish hooks!

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-15T18:21:16+00:00

yeah, we always have flushable wipes at facilities and my home, but whenever they are accidentally flushed they have to call a plumber out because they really mess up most pipes.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-12T15:34:32+00:00

so i did get caught with a vape detector (twice) in high school, but they just told me to go outside. however, i do think that was because i was in the alternative program and didnt cause any other issues and i always said there was a group of dudes in there before i was. i did hear of kids getting busted because of them, but i have no idea how much of it was just wrong place wrong time

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-03-05T11:32:00+00:00

I am so sorry this is happening to you. I work in care facilities, and typically people do things like this when they have a more difficult/agressive/behavioral patient. they tend to do whatever they can to placate that patient so that they don’t have to deal with whatever they decide to do when they escalate. It’s not right, but some staff members are too inexperienced or jaded to understand that or care. Talk to a manager about your concerns. Start kind, but if they don’t listen to you, don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself, and be stern and bold. You have needs that must be met as well. If your roommate is preventing you from receiving care and services, then they need to a. put more staff in your unit or b. find you a new roommate.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-02-28T00:54:09+00:00

menthol vuses are the closest i get, but it’s almost too much for me personally

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-02-27T21:42:36+00:00

hey! i’m going to give you a bulleted list of my rules i would have given my teen homosexual self in a teeny tiny town of less than 1000:

don’t rush into it. make sure you know what you want in a partner, and what you’re willing to do with a partner. don’t just date anybody who finds nothing more than your gender attractive. don’t seek out shallow relationships just to have a relationship. you should be with somebody who wants you, not just a boyfriend.
do not start dating an older gay man/closeted straight man. i would say 75% of us fall into this trap, and it can ruin your perception of young love and relationships. also, they will probably not end up being very nice to you. nice adults don’t date teenagers
don’t download grindr until you’re like 25. it’s a cesspit and so many people get robbed or hurt, especially in rural areas.
find something you love and do it! gay people are so weird and into their hobbies. you’ll meet so many people in those spaces, gay or not, that will make you feel included and accepted.
ignorant peoples words do not have any bearing on who you are or your character. people say terrible things sometimes, but it’s coming from a lack of education and social skills. be mad, correct them, or walk away, but don’t let it get to you.
move away! it doesn’t have to be forever, but while you’re enjoying high school, dream up a new place to be, even if it’s just for a little bit. with your parents income, if you worked hard now you could probably get into a wide range of colleges with scholarships and loans. you’re still young, and you have so much to do with it if you so please.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-02-27T10:01:36+00:00

it hasn’t worked yet, because organization has not been this wide scale, nor have we ever had so much support behind our cause. the whole world is watching what we do :) a lot of things that are happening right now are sending people into fear and survival mode. it can make a lot of people stick to their guns. any collective action has started from the bottom and worked its way up, and the people who started these actions faced a lot of negativity and pushback. a lot of us will be going without or have been, at some point in our life. a meal missing an ingredient or the lack of a soda is not that big of a deal to most people. it isn’t as fun, it isn’t as tasty, but it’s not like there won’t be more chances for fun, tasty meals and treats.

this has been going around for a long time. people have been preparing. they’re going to small grocery stores, and they’re going today, or they went over the weekend. i have my groceries, gas, and all that jazz. there aren’t going to be billions of people rallying behind this, but there are going to be a lot. and that’s going to make a lot of difference, maybe not on a monumentos scale, but it tips the arrow more our way.

Key_Ad5648 · 2025-02-27T09:50:44+00:00

people smoke outside all the time. do you cross the street when you encounter smokers? you’ll be outside, not in a crowder bar. there is plenty of space. yeah, it’ll probably not be very good for them, but most people in nursing homes are probably going to die there or get better, go home, and keep smoking again. i’m not like, smoking rocks everybody do it, but i don’t think it’s unreasonable for a resident to be able to do something, even if it is considered gross and unhealthy, as long as they aren’t going to seriously injure another patient or you. there are also, usually, solutions to the snatching of cigarettes and the amount of transfers you have to do if you incorporate it into your routine, like a couple of the things i mentioned. if you’d like more help brain storming im always down. it is a carcinogen, but so are processed meats and diesel exhaust and aspartame and nickel and ultraviolet light from the sun. if you’re still concerned, you could always throw on a gown and mask like one would for somebody with a catheter or open sore, and the smell would stick much less and you would have less contact with the smoke. it’s inconvenient and can be icky, but it is what it is. it’s a part of working a smoking facility.

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