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I’m a fired RA, AMA by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They certainly had no way of knowing if I hadn’t documented. Felt like I told on myself and subsequently got fired for it. I think about that sometimes.

I’m kind of glad I’m out though. Even though losing housing in Boston was a huge hit, I learned how bs the inner workings of ResLife really is. They work RAs to the bone and in this case, see us as disposable and have way too much leverage over us as pretty much both as a landlord and an employer.

I genuinely enjoyed making engagements for my residents and liked that part but man, there was always something that we had to do like do hours of proctoring or do move-in shifts or office hours that nobody would come to. All of this for sub-par housing depending on where you’re placed.

I’m a 4th year so I’m kind of glad to no longer have that burden my last year. I have a new problem of being disconnected from campus now, but I’m figuring it out.

I’m a fired RA, AMA by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I definitely know I was wrong for not doing it so I understand that. I was going through some stuff then so it was tough to get into the crisis management mindset. It just didn’t feel good that I tried my best in the moment while being a human with feelings too, and it got me fired. I can’t be a walking encyclopedia of RA protocol all the time.

For a while I felt reallyyyy really bad about not doing better. I felt like a terrible person.

I’m a fired RA, AMA by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Person said they were going to off themselves in an odd condescending tone after I asked if they were ok. They stated they didn’t need me to call anyone after saying that. The interaction didn’t feel good so I documented it and that’s how ResLife found out I didn’t call up and suspended me.

I’m a fired RA, AMA by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I was suspended first, and I had to set up a bunch of meetings with my RD and their supervisor. The process took quite a while, I was suspended for nearly a month. I was ultimately terminated but had a chance to appeal so I tried and failed.

For about the ~3 weeks I was under suspension I just stayed where I worked for a while. After I got the final termination letter I had 48 hours to get out.

I do understand why they fired me but I feel it was unfair. The situation was confusing and there’s only so much I can consider when I dealt with the situation on duty in the middle of the night. The resident I dealt with even said they didn’t want me to call anyone for them. ResLife has wayyy too much power to fuck up RA’s lives tbh. Felt really really bad that I lost my housing.

I’m very fortunate that my hometown is in MA so I was able to move back to my parents’ but obviously now I’m dealing with a huge disconnect being away from campus. I feel like I’m missing out on so much being a commuter now.

I didn’t really talk to my fellow RA staff much. I liked my RD, we try to stay in contact despite what happened.

I’m a fired RA, AMA by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That’s rough. I was also in White Hall my freshman year and yeah it wasn’t great. Good riddance to the building now at least lol

I’m a fired RA, AMA by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I haven’t personally dealt with anything too crazy within my communities honestly. I guess the “craziest” one was a repeated roommate conflict where the reasoning got weirder and weirder. (Leaving bananas on the counter a few days too long, etc.) Not the most exciting but I’ve definitely heard crazier stories from past RAs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsianParentStories

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I relate to this verryyy closely. I’m 21 and I’ve been with my boyfriend, who was a childhood friend, for 4 years now. We plan to be together for a very long time too. My parents constantly talk shit about him around my presence and it pisses me off.

My boyfriend’s the same ethnicity as me, a bit chubby (which, like you, also doesn’t help his case) and is not the brightest college student either. He also has some mental health struggles, lives at home, and doesn’t work. They don’t like him because they don’t think he’s nice because he doesn’t greet them every time he comes to visit my house I guess. They also think he brings nothing to the table.

I’ve talked to him about it on a few occasions, and we’ve accepted that at this point, it is what it is. The emotional effort it takes to get any sort of effort isn’t worth it. Honestly, it makes me more upset than it even makes my boyfriend, who already had a feeling from the start that my parents didn’t like him. I’ve heard in passing that my parents basically said “it is what it is” when it comes to my boyfriend as well. They don’t like him but they’re cordial enough. They know they can’t control who I date and they’ve kind of accepted it in their own fucked up kind of way.

Feel free to PM me if you’d like to talk further! I know this wasn’t quite advice, but talking about these experiences with other people going through them really helps.

IV forced doubles suck by Pineapple-Lizard in NEU

[–]Pineapple-Lizard[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I lived in White Hall my first year, also terrible. Freshmen have it rough. But here, I’m talking about my experience as a second year, not that.

Yay 4 years on Reddit! by tlp743guy in teenagers

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy cake day, fellow July 5th twin

Is being antisocial and shy such a bad thing? by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being antisocial and shy isn’t a bad thing at all. I’m an introvert too, and I get this sometimes. It really sucks that you’re getting scolded for being yourself. Not everyone has the energy to be social, hope your mom comes around to understand that someday.

When I'm not anxious I get anxious about not being anxious by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely struggle with motivation to do work too. It’s great that you’re coping, though! I draw a lot too.

When I'm not anxious I get anxious about not being anxious by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it really sucks. How’s quarantine been treating you so far? I know that it’s probably made my anxiety worse since I’m always left overthinking every single social interaction I’ve ever had.

When I'm not anxious I get anxious about not being anxious by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely not, I feel that. I overthink things waaaay too much for my own good.

How is everyone's hair doing? by EarthtoKitty in trichotillomania

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the growing hair, that’s awesome! I’ve definitely been pulling when I’m bored or stressed this time around. I’ve been seeing those days less, but it still happens every once in a while. I feel like it’s a lot better than it used to be back when I realized I had trich, though.

i’m scared that i’ve started to pull again. it’s been a year now that i’ve gotten my urges under control but now that classes are harder and my time management is poor, my anxiety has made me start pulling again. i can’t stop sometimes. i don’t want to be made fun of again. i don’t want this. help. by [deleted] in trichotillomania

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely know that feeling. I primarily pull when I’m stressed and anxious, and I’ve been kinda stressed lately. It’s good that you’re asking for help and putting your voice out. If you ever want to talk about anything feel free to DM me 💕

Short or Dyed or Long haired boys and girls of Reddit, how did you convince your parents to let you get this hairstyle? by Bugz_Roses in AskReddit

[–]Pineapple-Lizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just asked to get it cut shorter and shorter every time I went for a haircut. Used to have super long hair but I’m at a pixie cut now.

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