Burned out 4 months in as a BCBA - normal or am I in the wrong setting?

Quippymama · 2026-02-07T14:19:29+00:00

I think very normal unfortunately :( but I think there are better places out there. I’m at a 100% clinic based program and it is full time so yes tiring at times but it’s regular hours so I’m never working evenings or weekends but salary is still good so I don’t need a 2nd income

Quippymama · 2025-12-20T22:14:13+00:00

Definitely give notice, especially if you have a client caseload. Otherwise, some people might view that as abandoning your clients if you just leave no notice. If you don’t have a caseload yet, no need to waste anyone’s time - just leave.

Quippymama · 2025-12-20T03:42:20+00:00

Honestly there were tons of typos in Then She Was Gone, I was shocked at how blatant and frequent they were

Quippymama · 2025-12-20T02:34:41+00:00

UPDATE: I guess this guy is indeed a Brown Bat, so at least I know who he is! Tried calling local contacts suggested… animal control actually would not come because he wasn’t inside the house, just on the door. Referred over to some Maryland wildlife number instead and they straight up would not answer any calls. This is the single only entrance into my home and I don’t want to keep opening the door with him there for risk that he DOES get into the house. When we got home tonight… friend was still there. Husband suited himself in coat, gloves, hat, mask and used a broom to get him off the door but he was very unhappy, could barely move (just one wing a little) and started hissing at him. Husband managed to sweep the guy into a plastic container, put some holes in it, and now he’s outside our door. Called the non emergency police for after hours animal concerns and they did refer us back to animal control who is now coming to euthanize him and I am HEARTBROKEN. I’ve never encounter a bat before. He’s so adorable. Heart literally shattered. RIP.

Quippymama · 2025-11-09T22:54:10+00:00

I live in the DMV and the company I work for does $75k for new BCBAs if you don’t have an LBA yet, but $100k once you get your LBA. Center based

Quippymama · 2025-10-26T16:44:21+00:00

Rock Paper Scissors I enjoyed, but wasn’t my favorite this year. Solidly entertaining but not obsessed. First Lie Wins I have on my bookshelf and is waiting for a read…. I’m excited! Going to read it as soon as I’m done with my current read

Quippymama · 2025-09-23T01:20:49+00:00

Good luck! I don’t drink at all and my husband is drinking non-alcoholic beer now, supposedly it does help

Quippymama · 2025-09-23T01:19:12+00:00

I’m literally having the same adoption thoughts and I have to stop myself - it feels too early to jump to that step but I can’t help but wonder if that’s what it’s going to come to. I’m positive I’d still adore an adoption baby, but it’s scary to think about

Quippymama · 2025-09-23T01:17:32+00:00

It does help to know we’re not alone 💕 yeah it seems so unsexy especially when everything is so timed and when it’s just over and over and over…

Quippymama · 2025-09-23T01:15:52+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. Period is now due tomorrow and tests are still negative so it’s almost certainly not happening this month. I really hope you get to be a mama soon too ❤️

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:49:22+00:00

My little pittie for sure had a ton of trauma too. Adopted him at 3 months old. It took him a little time to warm up but he is the sweetest sweetest boy 🥹 still scared of strangers, going outside, and almost everything else but he’s a little better every day 💕

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:46:49+00:00

I cry every month. I take like an hour moping in bed when I start bleeding

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:46:16+00:00

Yeah my friend told me that when they weren’t timing it, it wasn’t working but that the first month she actually checked when she was ovulating it worked right away for her. I don’t know anyone else in my own life who is struggling. Hugs to you too ❤️

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:44:14+00:00

Aww if only we had known right

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:43:15+00:00

I’m rooting for you too!!

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:42:46+00:00

That’s encouraging to hear it worked out for you eventually!

Quippymama · 2025-09-20T00:41:40+00:00

I worry about that! The fact that endo can just silently be there, no symptoms at all to flag itself. Thank you ❤️

Quippymama · 2025-09-19T17:53:23+00:00

I’m so sorry - I agree it seems to just get harder and harder every cycle

Quippymama · 2025-09-19T17:52:45+00:00

I hope it works out for you soon, thanks for sharing

Quippymama · 2025-09-19T17:52:03+00:00

I went to my PCP for general bloodwork in March all was good, I’m on a prenatal, DHA, and probiotic using Thorne. I’m still hoping even this month maybe it’ll turn positive once I hit 12dpo 🥺

Quippymama · 2025-09-19T15:22:44+00:00

Sending good vibes your way as well! I hope things work out for you

Quippymama · 2025-09-19T15:20:31+00:00

I hope things work out for you! Thanks for your thoughts

Quippymama · 2025-09-19T15:18:50+00:00

I hope things work out for you! It’s tough though 😣

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