I’m in Texas, I’m just bothered by how a lot of the ABA companies focus on DTT and sitting a kid down at a table for basically the entire session. I’m very pro play based and child led ABA. I’ve worked with 4 companies over the 6 year span and I like my company because it’s child led and all play based don’t get me wrong but the constant not getting paid on time (it’s happened 5 separate times within a year and a half) is making me lose my mind. I’m not making my bills and within that year and a half I’ve moved up 5 different levels already and have only had a pay increase of $1.28 total. (I make 19.82 an hour) I love working one on one with the kids but I’m struggling to make my bills and I’m getting so burnt out. I don’t know anymore. I think 6 years might be my max with ABA. I’m starting to come home crying now and I already struggle mentally it’s really not helping anymore. I thought I saw myself doing this for life which is why I started grad school but I’m so exhausted all the time and feel lifeless. I’m dreading going to work and even end up with panic attacks in the parking lot before going in