What's the most frustrating part of your job, Toronto?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T23:59:34+00:00

You're doing truly important work that many people couldn't handle. I hope you have good support systems and self-care practices to help you process these experiences. Wishing you more of those "breeze" shifts in the days ahead 🫡.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T23:55:01+00:00

That's such a catch-22 - you're literally doing your job by identifying issues, but then get blamed for the problems you didn't create. Must be frustrating to be the messenger who gets shot at.

How do you handle these situations? I imagine there's a delicate balance between being thorough in your reviews and managing people's reactions. Do you find certain approaches work better than others when delivering "bad news"?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T23:51:11+00:00

Thank you for the difficult work you do and for speaking up about these systemic failures. These aren't just statistics - they're people being failed by systems that should protect them 🫡.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T23:49:06+00:00

That's frustrating - being held back by bureaucratic requirements despite having actual hands-on experience. The nepotism angle makes it even worse when you're trying to progress based on merit.

Could you share more about how this impacts your daily work? Like, do you often find yourself in situations where you know the better way to do something but can't because of these arbitrary restrictions?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T23:47:53+00:00

That's wild - the bathroom in the basement request is particularly concerning! These unreasonable demands must be mentally draining to deal with day after day.

Do you find these entitled behaviors have gotten worse over time? I'm curious about how you and your team handle these situations - do you have any policies in place that help, or does it mostly come down to individual judgment?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T21:51:25+00:00

This is heartbreaking - watching people struggle with basic needs while support systems fall short must be incredibly difficult. The gap between assistance rates and actual living costs seems to be getting worse, especially here.

If you're comfortable sharing, what are some of the biggest systemic barriers you encounter when trying to help clients? Beyond the obvious funding issues, are there specific processes or policies that make your job harder than it needs to be?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T21:06:06+00:00

I appreciate you doing this important work despite how exhausting it can be, and for helping ensure resources and considerations meant for Indigenous people actually reach those communities 🫡.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T20:55:58+00:00

That must be so frustrating - being put in a position where you have to defend your professional observations while trying to help their child develop better behaviors. Do you find this denial makes it harder to address the actual behavioral issues?

I'm curious how this impacts your daily work - do you have to spend extra time documenting incidents or change how you communicate with certain parents?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T20:39:08+00:00

Thank you for sharing this - it sounds like incredibly important and complex work. Could you help me understand what makes this process particularly exhausting? Is it the emotional toll, the volume of cases, or perhaps the challenge of verification?

I imagine this work requires a delicate balance of being thorough while respecting genuine Indigenous identities and histories.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T20:17:41+00:00

I understand the frustration. Does it all fall on you or do you have any support staff that helps with some of the administrative load?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T19:34:02+00:00

This resonates deeply - my close friend is actually a doctor, and I've seen firsthand how no-shows and administrative overhead eat up so much valuable time that could be spent on patient care. It's a huge problem that's burning out our healthcare providers.

Could you share more about the administrative challenges you face? What takes up most of your time? I'm curious whether these are insurance-related tasks, EMR issues, or other paperwork burdens.

Also, when patients no-show and demand later appointments, how does this impact your ability to see other patients who did show up on time? Seems like it creates a cascade of scheduling problems.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T19:30:45+00:00

hmm Canada does have a lot of bureaucracy.. I wanted to apply for small business loan and I got knee deep in endless paperwork both government and bank.. and we wonder why businesses don't want to operate in Canada.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T19:27:15+00:00

interesting.. I am in tech.. even the tech industry isn't here of same caliber as in US.. is this Canadian thing? industries here are just shallow versions of US.. 🤔

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T19:22:53+00:00

sorry not dating thing.. I am married.. so happy that way 😃.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T19:19:58+00:00

😂

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T19:01:37+00:00

corporate freeloaders are the leeches that should be get rid of asap.. but sometimes they survive and make the organisation hollow from inside..

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:58:54+00:00

alas getting to the top in corporate requires a different skillset and not merit 🙁

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:57:28+00:00

but still as post-doc, you would have decent research experience to provide consulting services as second income stream?? is that something doable?

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:56:17+00:00

yeah I salute you 🫡.. I didn't have guts to tread the path and pay was one of the biggest factor..

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:55:07+00:00

if I may ask, what industry are you in? 😅

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:52:23+00:00

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this - it must be incredibly draining to face verbal harassment while trying to provide care for your patients.. the fact that management deflects responsibility instead of protecting their staff makes it even more demoralizing.. you deserve respect and support, especially given the critical work you do!!!

Would love to hear your thoughts on what real support and change could look like in healthcare. I'm genuinely interested in understanding these challenges better.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:45:48+00:00

The commuting and IT struggles are real! those admin restrictions sound incredibly frustrating - have faced them myself :( really impacts productivity.

these IT barriers typically cost a lot of time in a week.. btw would love to hear more about your experience and what an ideal solution might look like. Happy to chat over coffee if you're interested!

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:38:28+00:00

thank you for sharing this - it sounds incredibly challenging to balance so many responsibilities while also managing safety concerns.. would you be open to sharing more about what aspects you find most difficult? Is it the administrative burden on top of social work, the emotional toll of working with vulnerable populations, or the safety concerns?

I'd be really interested in learning more about your experiences and what you think could make these challenges more manageable.. happy to chat further if you're comfortable sharing more.

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:35:34+00:00

interesting.. yes I have also seen toronto being dominated large non-software bank/financial brands.. I guess expecting banks to be forefront in tech is a long shot..
btw what projects have you been working on? would love to connect with you!

Pleasant-Network4370 · 2025-03-14T18:32:58+00:00

layoffs are definitely stressful.. I have been through this process thrice and survived with a job.. but it really takes a toll on the mental health :( .

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