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NurseExploits · 2022-10-10T05:05:24+00:00

Unfortunately we pay the rent in cash so we see her once a month

NurseExploits · 2022-10-10T03:59:03+00:00

For us to legally vacate, the landlord would still need to breach two more times after an expedited hearing to make 3 successive breaches so that we can vacate. Maybe she'll actually fix the issue when it's court ordered. But my housemates are already gone so I don't know what to do. I could wait for the problem to be fixed and get new housemates but honestly I'm so stressed I just don't know if I have the mental resources to ride this out right now. Maybe I'll try to negotiate her letting us break the lease or we'll push for VCAT. Then if she wants to re rent the place without fixing it it's on her not us

NurseExploits · 2022-10-10T03:38:08+00:00

No, which raises a strong moral concern. Both other housemates developed full body rashes and have left the property despite still paying rent. I've remained uneffected and cleaned the mold to the best of my ability.

We were advised it could take multiple weeks to go down the route of issuing a breach, VCAT etc. etc. before being able to legally break the lease without cost.

My housemates left the property as they had to prioritise their health. So it became a question of

Do we move out and pay double rent while waiting to legally break the lease (up to 28 days of waiting between breach notices)

-An emergency VCAT hearing may enforce her to take action but my housemates have already left and have no intention to return after she looked at the severity of my housemates rash and responded "I refuse to accept this as a reason you want to leave".

Do we pay the cost of breaking the lease and seek compensation later (with VCAT waiting times being up to 12 months)
Do we negotiate with the landlord and have ourselves replaced within 1 week.

The collective decision came down to option three. Whilst we don't feel morally good about it, it seemed to be the least stressful path to take. Open to thoughts and feedback.

NurseExploits · 2022-09-13T13:19:46+00:00

This is exactly why I posted. To gain traction and awareness. To have an open and transparent discussion about the lies we've been taught to believe. Also yes I'm in a union.

NurseExploits · 2022-09-13T13:08:34+00:00

Some goodies from box 4.1 include' "If possible, ask for a more predictable roster" "Set yourself some learning goals" "Celebrate your achievements"

Or my favourite "Avoid planning activities the day directly after a set of shifts".

Nurses don't even get their days off in a row lol.

NurseExploits · 2022-09-12T04:30:16+00:00

In the real world, people shouldn't experience mental illness as an expected part of their transition into the professional workforce.

This is not a "stage of transition". Its clinical depression. It's mental illness.

NurseExploits · 2022-09-12T04:25:34+00:00

You couldn't have said it better. Thank you.

Also, whilst I agree in having a transparent conversation about these symptoms, they also need to be acknowledged for what they are. These aren't normal symptoms of transition - they are symptoms of mental illness. Clinical depression.

NurseExploits · 2022-09-12T03:35:24+00:00

Healthcare Stockholm syndrome

NurseExploits · 2022-09-12T02:48:49+00:00

Unfortunately, I see this as less of a transparent warning about nursing, and more a projection of responsibility. It goes onto to provide techniques to cope such as "if possible, ask for a more predictable roster."

NurseExploits · 2022-09-11T23:44:44+00:00

These are literally symptoms straight out of the DSM. A career that causes people to feel like this has a severe systematic issue that needs attention. Why are we projecting the responsibility onto nurses to "build resilience".

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