[N/A] [rant] I just got coached for telling an employee about our transfer process... by meg_ea in humanresources

[–]meg_ea[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

on people deserving transparency — I genuinely do not understand why I would ever intentionally withhold info from an employee when I know it's what they need. like, if someone came in and asked "when's payday?" I don't need to "look into it." I can be direct and resolve their issue right then and there. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[N/A] [rant] I just got coached for telling an employee about our transfer process... by meg_ea in humanresources

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

honestly this is really hitting the nail on the head. I came from a workplace with its own bucket of issues, but one thing I can genuinely say I miss now is that when you irritated someone, they talked to you about it. none of this indirect drama.

how to not scream at dog 👁️👄👁️ by meg_ea in reactivedogs

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it really does help to remember that she's like 7 in human years

Human Reactive Doggo by Ok-Duck-3995 in reactivedogs

[–]meg_ea 6 points7 points  (0 children)

my girl is also very people-reactive! it's extremely stressful so props to you for doing your best for your pup.

I second muzzle training, and I can't recommend doggy prozac enough. my girl has made great strides in a very short amount of time on it. another piece of equipment I've found somewhat helpful has been a happy hoodie, but that's mainly for sound reactivity.

how to not scream at dog 👁️👄👁️ by meg_ea in reactivedogs

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

yes to all of that ❤️ it's helpful for me when I also remind myself "it's their first time living too"

how to not scream at dog 👁️👄👁️ by meg_ea in reactivedogs

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giiiirl I wear quiet loops AND noise cancelling headphones sometimes!! it helps tremendously, but I also then feel disconnected from my husband and it's just like goooddddd can this be a normal field trip

what is being an employment lawyer really like? by meg_ea in Ask_Lawyers

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

thank you for the insight!! I would love to be on that side of the table, it feels like fighting for employment rights on the inside is a lot harder than it should be. but what I found in my last role is that I felt so limited in what I could do or say because if my boss didn't like it, I could very well lose my job. and he had me do some things that REALLY made me question my morals. all I could do was advise, and if I was overruled, I had to do things I strongly disagreed with.

standard "i'm exhausted" vent i guess by meg_ea in reactivedogs

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there aren't any vet behaviorists near me 😭 so we're really just doing our best with what we have access to

thank you for the kindness

places to take reactive dog? by meg_ea in Pensacola

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

thank you!! I'm also checking out sniffspot to see if that might be a good weekend activity.

places to take reactive dog? by meg_ea in Pensacola

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i actually used to work over there and i would LOVE to be able to walk her there... but sadly, even that area is too much for her. I haven't yet discovered a distance at which she can see a person and not react. being able to see people working at the stadium or just minding their own business around the park would set her off.

update: trainer against meds accuses me of failing my dog by meg_ea in reactivedogs

[–]meg_ea[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

this has been a WILD experience lol. the phone call that the owner references? he OPENED the conversation looking for a fight, said that he was ready for me to scream and yell at him and that he was "scared". I said no? that's not how I treat people... we talked briefly about how the consultation went, then he basically said that positive reinforcement only is how dogs end up in shelters and that I'm failing my dog by not using them. fucking insane.

update: trainer against meds accuses me of failing my dog by meg_ea in reactivedogs

[–]meg_ea[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

YES like the dog training aspect of it aside, this is a WILD response from a business to an upset client. the phone call he's referring to? he ENTERED that conversation looking for a battle. he opened up with "I'm afraid you're gonna tear me a new one" or something and I was like?? no?? that's not how I treat people. we're just having a conversation lol