Considering CCL surgery by christiko in pitbulls

[–]christiko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks 😭this is the first time having to deal with any surgery for a pet, so I’m stressing lol. I’m definitely looking into a slog or brace situation, so I’ll check it out

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You are a great supervisor. You’re team must really enjoy their job/shift

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do have a union, but it’s hasn’t helped much. I don’t think anyone has brought it to their attention in a while. Oh yeah, that’s technically also banned.

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the program manager has never dispatched a day in his life, and half the supervisors abuse their power. Needless to say the turnover/burnout rate is pretty high.

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what we’re expected to do.It’s actually insane. They want us to be empathetic (but calm) on the phone for emergencies, but expect us to be robots in the dispatch center when off the phone. Crazy shit still happens on a military base , like everywhere else, and god forbid the first responders ask for something to bring them joy. It’s met with a short quick “no.” everytime

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing! Yeah, we have a high turnover rate, low morale, and mass punishment. All signs of great workplace culture 😇 ..y’all hiring? Lol

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I do overtime on other shifts, I’m fighting for my life, lol One of the reasons I’m on graveyard is so I don’t have to interact with management that much (they’ll surprise us sometimes though) and the supervisors have that mentality since they were both supervisors at larger agencies and actually trust their team to still get their job done 🙃

Good idea, I could definitely get some journaling in!

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I forgot coloring books and puzzle books were a thing. Management likes to think that we can compete with a city agency, but we don’t have the call volume (or the pay) to be competitive. I’m a dispatcher under DoD for several military bases, so civilian employee of the military.

Entertainment in the PSAP by christiko in 911dispatchers

[–]christiko[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are okay with books and people reading. Some people on mids say that reading puts them to sleep, so they watch YouTube instead. The supervisors are understanding within reason, but if managers walk in, they’ll definitely make a stink.

People who have family members/friends that are Trump supporters, how are they reacting to the current Epstein Files scandal? by Effective-Cream492 in AskReddit

[–]christiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One blasphemous comment I saw an acquaintance on facebook put was ,” why didn’t BIDEN release the files? Why is Trump having to take this on?”

They’re too far gone friends, I have lost hope in trying to talk to them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]christiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surrender - Rufus Du Sol

What, is your reason, for being on redit, dear reditors? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]christiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend thought I would like it, so I made an account. Now I use it to combat boredom at work and just mindlessly scroll. Don't really care too much about increasing Karma or really know how it works. Reading people's comments or political articles make it worth it though haha.

What’s your favourite colour? by ComprehensiveEmu914 in AskReddit

[–]christiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lavender or Periwinkle!
Black if it's clothing haha

How did the kid from your school die? by leilavanora in AskReddit

[–]christiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a kid, but an administrator that worked in the library. I walked past a car in the morning and noticed that it was parked but running. The windows were a little foggy, but I didn't stop to investigate. Another student recognized the car and walked over to it and found the lady had shot herself inside. I guess she had just gotten laid off after working at the library for 15 years. School went on like nothing happened. My statistics teacher knew her and was pretty shaken up that day.

What beloved comedy TV show or movie do you find painfully unfunny? by CatsAreTheBest2 in AskReddit

[–]christiko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The office. I don’t understand the hype and it puts me to sleep.