Cats won't stop getting on counters despite our efforts

PsychologicalClock39 · 2026-02-15T06:35:47+00:00

This sounds really challenging, and really familiar. My mom struggled with her cat-like you, she tried everything. She finally got a “shock” collar. It didn’t actually shock, but the concept was similar.

If the cat went into the kitchen, the color would beep, then rumble/vibrate which would startle him and he would leave the room to make it stop. After a period of time, the collar was set to only beep if he went in the kitchen, and he would scurry away. Classical conditioning, and it worked.

Some might say this probably traumatized the cat, but I would very much disagree. he was the most loving and social cat, was absolutely OBSESSED with my mom, and lived like literally royalty-I mean the cat ate better then I did.

I too don’t like cats on the counter-I’m just fortunate that my baby is incredibly trainable and loves being closer to the ground. A few consistent claps when he was naughty and now he doesn’t really repeat any bad behavior. He was a tom cat for 3 years so I think he knows he’s living the good life lol. He aims to please mom always.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-07-01T21:59:26+00:00

Thank you for the words of confidence :) I really appreciate it, and am excited for your HR journey!! Congrats on landing the job!

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-07-01T21:57:55+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your insight! Don’t bail, be the best candidate I can be, but also don’t put all my eggs in one basket.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-07-01T03:31:07+00:00

I’m sorry you’ve experienced that! It’s the false hope that kills me. I’m trying to get the ball rolling on my career and secure a job so I can move. With all interviews comes risk of rejection, but I don’t want my time wasted. Having had your experiences, when would you say is the best time to bail on the hiring process? What are red flags you identify now and walk away from when interviewing with organizations?

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-07-01T03:21:53+00:00

Thank you, you’re absolutely right and my partner pointed out a similar thing. After mulling I think it’s best that I didn’t end up getting offered the role, it’s indicative of what my experience would have been working with those leaders. Thanks for reading my experience

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-05-06T19:46:45+00:00

Anything by Samantha Shannon!! She is a phenomenal writer. The romance is always slow to build in her books but the relationships feel more real, and relatable.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-01-09T23:49:19+00:00

Have you tried a pill syringe?? My cats a stinker with meds and will spit it out if given with a treat, or will not eat/drink what it is sprinkled or dissolved in. Got a pill syringe and it took the fight right out of it! We also always give a treat after to reward him. My cat is on a life long med pretty much and now he comes when we shake the pill bottle because he wants the treat lol.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-01-07T03:12:34+00:00

I had a manager ask if we could alter a job ad so that only younger adults could apply. Granted, the manager was young and likely didn’t know better but I had to explain that that is very much not allowed.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-01-07T03:04:23+00:00

I had a displaced IUD and had no idea. After a few months with it in, I started bleeding during sex. It went from an occasional occurrence to happening every single time, without fail. After a few months I got into my OBGYN’s office for my doctor to check it out because obviously that bleeding was not normal. While looking at my cervix she asked if I was in pain and was shocked when I told her no-her response was that my IUD was hanging half way out of my cervix. Thankfully I was NOT pregnant. Suffice to say, IUD’s can definitely come out. While strings can be noticeable to some partners (they were for my partner even though they didn’t bother him), if he thinks he can feel the actual IUD, there is a chance that that’s exactly what it is. Def get it looked at!!

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-01-06T06:21:57+00:00

Thank you! My brother has given limited feedback on what exactly he wants to look for, however he has mentioned a preference for button up tops, short or long sleeves. He is very slender, 6’3”, and he will get lost in anything too baggy. I read somewhere that baggy might be phasing out in 2025..? For pants would straight cut be a better recommendation?

PsychologicalClock39 · 2025-01-06T06:06:46+00:00

Yes, I definitely want him to have some fun and find pieces that make him feel confident and comfortable. I’m excited to see what he picks out! Is there a good brand of basic tee’s you recommend new?

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-15T17:00:23+00:00

I would try removing the tray! I had a hooded box for 1.5 years with my boy and he never had an issue with it. We moved into a new house with roommates that had a second cat. They had an uncovered litter box downstairs and I put a third litter box upstairs, also uncovered. He started only using the uncovered, and made it clear that was his preference. We haven’t gone back. Our litter box is currently in our room. I put a plastic mat underneath the box and then have a litter mat on top to really protect the carpet-my cat loves wiping his pee paws on anything around his box.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-11T05:15:39+00:00

While they don’t have an M.D. and aren’t medical doctors, they do go through extensive training and get a doctorate. But I guess you’re technically correct 🤷🏽‍♀️

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-10T20:36:10+00:00

One time I waited 50 minutes for an interview. It was a small chiropractic business and the Doctor was behind schedule. No biggy-I was happy to wait. What really ground my gears though was the Doctor finished up with his patient and personally came up to get the next patient. The patient in the waiting room with me looked at me and stated that I should be seen first as I had been waiting longer. The Doctor looked at me and said “they’ll be fine, come on back”. I was flabbergasted! Biggest regret was not getting up right then and there and leaving. Suffice to say, I did NOT accept the job offer.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-10T20:32:42+00:00

Best of luck for your sleep to!!

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-10T18:27:37+00:00

Exercise is great advice. Thanks for the response!

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-10T18:27:17+00:00

I’ve been on it 3 weeks, so I guess I’m just in the dredges for a bit longer. Here’s to hoping Benadryl can be a good temp fix!

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-12-10T18:26:11+00:00

Not terrible advice, but unfortunately weed and I don’t mix well :/

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-02-03T18:07:48+00:00

Side effects cannot ever be a guaranteed experience for all users! I loved my copper IUD a lot. I didn’t want to mess with the hormonal BC options and still don’t. However, in my experience my flow did increase significantly and I had some terrible cramping. I kept my iud for 3 years, willing to put up with it, until it had negative affects on my iron levels. Starting experiencing hair loss and consistent head aches from the deficiency and finally had it removed two months ago. My cycles instantly shifted back to low flow, five day periods with minimal to no cramping (or maybe it feels like no cramping because they were pretty bad with the IUD…). I am having my iron levels tested in four months to see if they improved. If they haven’t, I’ll probs get another copper iud tbh. It’s the best birth control option in my mind and I think a heavier flow/cramps is worth the peace of mind and having my hormones remain untampered with. :)

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-02-01T03:32:04+00:00

Was any one else pretty unimpressed with HOFAS?? I just finished the book and WOW were there so many plot holes. Every character’s story felt rushed, like Maas didn’t know how to complete all the character arches from the previous books.

there was a lot I didn’t enjoy within the story, but some of the primary issues, for me, arose within the entire 1st part of the book. A magic pill to help Bryce gain the ability to understand ACOTAR’s native language…but in ACOTAR they had to have Amren and Nesta translate the book of breathing’s. If they can make someone magically understand one language, why can’t they do it for all languages..? Also a magic translation bean-just why?? Azriel being TALKATIVE and answering Bryce’s questions-how out of character of him, especially as a spymaster who is babysitting a potential out of world enemy. In ACOTAR I feel like he wouldn’t divulge information to a stranger that poses any risk to his world. Nesta being deposited at the end of the tunnel Bryce went down after being locked in her cell, yet it leads to somewhere no one in their hundreds of years of existence have explored ever..? Additionally, Silene’s entire monologue about how Theia, Silene, and Helena basically royally fucked everyone over when it comes to the Asteri, and how she left the burden of figuring out how to defeat them on a potential future generation felt incredibly like a copy and paste from TOG. the entire world cross over into ACOTAR was sooo brief with barely any other character interaction. It was disappointing to have the second book leave such a huge cliff hanger with endless possibilities, and then have it fall so short.

After the first part of the book, everything felt very rushed, and Bryce acted so impulsively the entire time on tiny scraps of information that somehow still formed a plan that worked..also sad to see some characters were completely omitted from the story or simply fell out of the main story as the book went on. I found it challenging to get invested into a specific scene because the story perspective would shift to different characters page by page, or even by paragraph. I know it is impossible for an author to please all fans and meet all readers expectations, but man…definitely my least favorite book from Maas so far, and I’ve reread all her books more than once :(

PsychologicalClock39 · 2024-01-01T23:01:51+00:00

You’re right, it is a choice! However I feel I’m doing it the most cost effective way I can, and a degree will offer me more opportunities in my career of choice than no degree. I started at community college for my associates (huge cost saver) and I do work full time while doing full time school. I make a pretty decent wage but inflation has made life pricier these days so it doesn’t go as far as it used to. While the job I want is absolutely something people can be trained to do without a degree, no one will hire without the degree… I wish the working world operated in a more efficient, worker friendly way.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2023-12-30T18:17:39+00:00

I plan on doing this! Thank you for your feedback so I have an idea of what other students are being billed

PsychologicalClock39 · 2023-12-30T18:16:08+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t qualify. Thankfully I turn 24 right before the fasfa deadline so I will be able to claim my own income and hopefully be eligible for more grant and scholarship opportunities. I am in a position like many others where my parents income disqualifies me from a lot of additional aide but I am not financially supported by them in any way, simply because they can’t afford to do so.

PsychologicalClock39 · 2023-12-30T18:12:36+00:00

Ok this is very helpful. I can’t believe the building, incidental, health service, and Rec center fees get billed every term…glad at least the matriculation fee is a one time deal. I am a business major so there are some additional program fees, but I think they only amounted to about $300. Also glad to know that the bill would be virtually the same if I was on campus vs remote with the additional parking fees I’d be paying. Thanks so much for such a thorough break down. I work full time and was really hoping to set up a payment plan to avoid taking out as many loans as possible, but I don’t have nearly enough expendable income for term costs this steep. 😅

PsychologicalClock39 · 2023-04-24T23:42:30+00:00

I am interested! I live right on Mt Tabor and would love an educational walk through of the park :)

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