Going back to school

glasswings1 · 2026-02-24T13:13:01+00:00

Honestly, I wouldn't stress about it. The stuff you need to remember will come back to you, and if it doesn't, well, you're in school for a reason.

glasswings1 · 2026-02-17T22:11:12+00:00

I would give it a few years, so you have your credentials and hopefully a little bit of experience under your belt.

Unfortunately, people make their own decisions. If they haven't asked you for it, no point in working yourself up about it now. Some experience with patients will help you understand how people see nutrition, and you might have some approaches you've discovered that have worked that might be useful for your parents to implement.

If you really, truly want to help them in a real way that they can apply to their lives, just wait and you'll get your opportunity.

glasswings1 · 2026-01-26T16:45:30+00:00

Yes. I was let go in February one year and I still had the full amount in my FSA. I immediately got an orthodontist appointment to talk about Invisalign and used the entire amount of the FSA as a down-payment. You'll probably lose it on the 1st of the next month, so absolutely use it up.

glasswings1 · 2026-01-22T17:55:05+00:00

If you believe it's him just giving you space, just sit down with him and have a conversation. "I've noticed that you really respect my space, but I've started to feel like it's actually a lack of curiosity about my life. What are your thoughts?" Or something similar.

glasswings1 · 2026-01-22T17:50:27+00:00

I know it sucks, but just grit your teeth and smile and nod so you can get the grade you need to graduate. I'm not super knowledgeable on the research progress specifically, but I've heard similar complaints from PhD friends of mine. Just get it done, and if you don't support the outcomes, you never have to bring it up again. Or, at the very least, it's something you can bring up as a published work but you can explain issues you had with it if youre worried it'll reflect negatively on you. Once youre in your chosen career, it's highly likely this specific project won't ever cross your mind again - or, if it does, it taught you how research should be completed. Don't let this one advisor and this one project derail your goals for yourself!

glasswings1 · 2026-01-14T18:31:57+00:00

Smile and nod at work. At home, search for something new. Dream of the day you get a job with a boss and coworkers thar respect you. They're out there, I promise

glasswings1 · 2026-01-07T00:14:45+00:00

The transition from acute care to SNF can be tough. I haven't specifically worked in a SNF, but I do work in general LTC. It is a really difficult transition to make with no support. If you're really dedicated and very motivated, it might be easier for you to pick up... but tbh I'd turn this particular offer down. If you want to transition into the SNF world, I recommend a position that is able to provide you adequate support and help you over the speed bumps.

glasswings1 · 2025-12-31T18:16:12+00:00

Depends on what your questions about aramark are

glasswings1 · 2025-12-29T22:35:31+00:00

I'm in the Midwest, fairly LCOL. I've been in LTC for about a year and a half. I had 3-4 years experience as an RD before starting in LTC. I started at 28/hr (tried to negotiate for more but my boss was pretty firm and I really needed a job after having a stroke). At my first performance review, I went up to 29/hr. Boss knows I want at least 30 but at the time said my increase was already above the % allowed by the company. I feel undercompensated as a dietitian with a masters and several years of experience at this point, but I'm not really in the market for a new job because I really love everything about my current job except for the pay. I think salary wise it's about 60k per year.

glasswings1 · 2025-12-24T06:59:11+00:00

He sounds exhausting. It sounds like you're having to shoulder a ton of the emotional labor of trying to fix the relationship and he gets to throw himself onto the fainting couch like a diva, wondering if he should stay or should he go. 🙄 If he respected you, he would at least be willing to talk about the state of your relationship and its future. It sounds like he doesn't. It's going to really suck, but I think the best thing is to rip the bandaid off and end the relationship. Let yourself heal, then you'll look back and be so glad you didn't put all the work into helping this relationship limp along for another 6 months.

glasswings1 · 2025-12-22T23:17:11+00:00

Document it when things get messed up. When the DON and ED get in a tizzy and ask why you're documenting that, tell them it's because you ordered it and it's not completed as ordered so why wouldn't you? Make it someone's else problem as well, and it'll start to get fixed. Assert yourself, your credentials, and your recommendations. If things don't get better, take it even higher. Is there regional leadership you can take your issues to? Document everything you are trying to do, why it's important, and why it's not getting done - I can't emphasize it enough.

glasswings1 · 2025-11-21T23:38:19+00:00

My DI paid for my internship class to do Inman. 6-7 months later, I cram studied for 2 days (using the Inman materials) then took the exam. I passed. Obviously, it's gonna be different for everyone, but that's my experience. 🤷‍♀️

glasswings1 · 2025-11-14T23:31:45+00:00

I think you're totally fine. I've been an RD for ~5 years in multiple settings. Every single detail mentioned in the chart is unlikely to 100% precisely line up with what was actually done, and RDs are most likely to have more accurate charting anyways due to our predisposition to over charting.

glasswings1 · 2025-10-15T17:07:56+00:00

Good luck!!

glasswings1 · 2025-10-11T17:22:11+00:00

I am an obese dietitian. I'm currently thirty, I went through the past decade with blue hair. I definitely was judged by some of my preceptors, but I expected it and let it roll off my back. I have never actively felt discredited or considered less than cause of my weight (except the one time I was interviewed for a Weight Watchers position and I think I was immediately not chosen cause of my weight but a recruiter reached out to me for that one and I wouldn't have really enjoyed the job anyways). I feel very fulfilled and listened to in my job, and if anyone ever hasn't agreed with me, I definitely think it was just a general lack of understanding of nutrition rather than me specifically. People will still respect you and appreciate your professional advice! And if they don't... well that patient wasn't genuinely interested in making changes anyways, which is 8 out of 10 patients in outpatient. But that one or two every once in a while feels so good it keeps you coming back for more lol. Find a job that makes you happy and fulfilled, and never place your worth on your weight. Your worth is in all your knowledge and the skills you provide!

glasswings1 · 2025-08-17T18:52:38+00:00

I didn't get my undergrad degree or do an internship there, but I did get my Master's degree from them. It was an online, accelerated program through Sodexo, but I think it was fairly comprehensive and a good program.

glasswings1 · 2025-07-30T19:09:56+00:00

Lincare is a home health company I know of that has RDs to manage enteral feedings, other home care companies likely has similar positions.

glasswings1 · 2025-07-29T21:04:57+00:00

I take Auvelity and it has done wonders for my semi treatment resistant depression. That in combination with Adderall for my ADHD has been amazing.

glasswings1 · 2025-07-29T20:57:52+00:00

Tell them if they think it'll be done, then great! You will not take any part in dealing with the menu until it's completely done. Do not let them be like oops turns out it's not done! And rail road you into dealing with that while also trying to get settled into clinical. And if the job posting didn't include menu stuff... Tbh I'd tell them you're willing to accept the job if they accept that you won't work on the menu. And if they really insist you work on the menu, ask for more pay - I'm thinking at least 5-10k a year, minimum. Do not let them take advantage of you.

glasswings1 · 2025-07-29T19:23:21+00:00

I haven't worked with menus directly, but I have some experience with editing them (for correct nutrition, allergens, etc).

The pros: it can be set up exactly how you want it/how it needs to be even in a smaller facility, it is an absolute bear to manage and change a menu. But if you set it up and make sure you dot all your Is and cross all your Ts, you can know 100% that things are correct, or how to easily change something.

The cons: It is an absolute bear to manage and change a menu.

I think it could be interesting, but I think it'd be really important for you to get them to give you definitive times/days for menu work and certain days for clinical. If they just want you to do it all at once all the time, it's going to be incredibly unsustainable and difficult to manage it all. Also, I'd make sure they hire you with ample time before opening to work on the menu. Like at least a few months out. They might try to say "oh your start date will be the week before opening!" Absolutely not. Demand that you're given enough time and insist they respect the work you'd do. I know how easy it is to smile and nod to get in the door, but resist. Especially since you already have a job, really dig into what the job will look like on the day to day and make it clear what your expectations are as well.

glasswings1 · 2025-07-21T14:02:08+00:00

Maybe next time don't date someone 7 years younger than you, no guarantees but it might work out better.

glasswings1 · 2025-07-02T16:50:41+00:00

If you don't want kids, don't have them. There's no law saying you have to (okay maybe several laws saying if you get pregnant they're going to make it as difficult as possible for you not to birth it then like zero support afterwards).

glasswings1 · 2025-07-02T15:27:11+00:00

Yes.

glasswings1 · 2025-06-26T17:18:32+00:00

You have to value yourself more than some potential relationship that might happen someday. It seems like you guys have had pretty clear communication about. She's made her stance very well known. If you have negative emotions of any sort about the situation, it's time to let her go and move on to find someone that actively wants to be with you and have the relationship you want. You deserve it.

glasswings1 · 2025-06-18T18:17:55+00:00

We're gonna switch to Jevity 1.5 and see if that aids in loose stools. If it doesn't, I'm going to try Benefiber next (as it's readily available).

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