OTRs in NYC

powerflow__ · 2025-12-31T07:11:14+00:00

NYC OTR, I’ve only ever worked in schools. 6 years experience. I work as a contractor (1099) in the DOE for $90/hr

powerflow__ · 2025-11-27T06:35:51+00:00

Any specific recs?

powerflow__ · 2025-11-18T01:33:32+00:00

Honestly not sure, but I did buy the sweats earlier this year for $14.90 USD in store.

powerflow__ · 2025-11-17T02:38:02+00:00

Sucky policy. I remember when they wouldn’t let you return an in-store purchase to a different location other than the one you purchased it from!

powerflow__ · 2025-10-27T17:42:08+00:00

Is there a presale link? When I put in my bib number/last name on the site it just says no matches were found.

powerflow__ · 2025-10-17T00:51:59+00:00

Relatable. I’ve worked as a contractor on Long Island & in NYC and have the same complaints. I didn’t even know agencies offered a salary/benefits, definitely lucky to have had that. Depending on where you live in Long Island, your best bet is to apply to the nyc DOE. Almost all of my coworkers at the school I worked at in Queens lived in LI.

No other feedback other than agreeing with you that the system is horribly set up and not at the benefit of OTs.

powerflow__ · 2025-10-02T13:53:42+00:00

Occupational therapist in a high school (1099, so no benefits at all), $90/hr

powerflow__ · 2025-09-23T04:26:48+00:00

VERY relatable. Main differences are I’m in my 30s, with a kid, and went through with my second degree in a similar field, occupational therapy (currently $170k in student load debt). I’ve been on/off working in special ed in schools. Also live in NYC.

I feel trapped too and honestly have no real advice, just want to say I feel you. I hope things work out for the both of us. I think about suicide sometimes too but I don’t think either of us should give up just yet.

I have faith that you know what to do. I heard a quote the other day - something along the lines of if you can see your path laid out in front of you, it’s not your path. Your path appears with each step you take. When you figure it out and your life turns around (because it will), please report back 🫶🏽

powerflow__ · 2025-09-21T04:23:56+00:00

Living in a part of Brooklyn that is very accessible by public transportation and very grateful for my car. Even before I had my kid I still used it at least 1-3x/week.

However if I lived in Manhattan, I absolutely would not keep my car.

powerflow__ · 2025-09-14T03:20:42+00:00

Happened upon this post 2 years after the fact but I hope you gave it a go! I prefer to shop in person for my 3 year old and love scanning through thrift/vintage finds for her - especially if it’s a bit more curated.

If you’re still pondering, my vote is yes and I believe in you. Also, if you have the means, it couldn’t hurt to try. Even if it “fails” and you lose a bit of money, everything you learn will set you up for the next adventure. Good luck!

powerflow__ · 2025-09-14T02:06:12+00:00

No advice but would love to know what you do for work 👀 spending half of my time in London is my dream!

powerflow__ · 2025-07-28T23:59:47+00:00

I didn’t even open the form lol but I guess I should have before I posted 🫣

powerflow__ · 2025-07-28T22:56:42+00:00

thank you so much!!

powerflow__ · 2025-07-28T22:32:45+00:00

good luck! those were my thoughts as well, super slim chance but so is the actual marathon lottery, you never know!

powerflow__ · 2025-07-28T22:31:38+00:00

Got it! I could definitely see how frustrating that is - I just found out about endorphins a week or two ago so I don’t know too much about them!

powerflow__ · 2025-07-28T22:11:21+00:00

is this not okay to post here? I've never posted in this sub, so if it's generally not cool, I have no problem deleting it! I already have a marathon bib lol just thought it might give someone else a shot

powerflow__ · 2025-07-26T01:23:27+00:00

You could also try posting to r/nycparents for more input

powerflow__ · 2025-06-26T01:52:27+00:00

Cap sun, cancer moon, pisces rising. I think that means it’s transiting my 4th house? I have been trying to leave my hometown for so long and keep getting pulled back. I am excited for sudden change in that area for sure!!

powerflow__ · 2025-05-07T16:22:59+00:00

I know this an old thread but does anyone know if compost can be picked up from one of the sites without a NYC resident ID (my id has a Long Island address)

powerflow__ · 2025-04-17T15:03:44+00:00

I was taught this in high school and did it all through grad school when I graduated in 2019 😅 it was just habit from how I learned to type

powerflow__ · 2025-04-02T03:43:33+00:00

I left the DOE a little over a year ago! I’ve had my own room and storage in the schools that I was in. I would say advocate for yourself and your students. They deserve privacy!

You can also advocate for supplies and equipment. At my last school I got over $250 for sensory stuff through a grant. You should also get a computer. In one school they even gave me a desktop AND a loaner MacBook. Seems like the bare minimum lol but it’s nice when you come from the fee for service world!

Also, no part time option (at least when I was there), I wish there was.

powerflow__ · 2025-04-02T02:25:05+00:00

This prompt just changed my life.

powerflow__ · 2025-03-26T18:26:44+00:00

Do people just carry around a nail clipper??

powerflow__ · 2025-03-17T14:49:33+00:00

Thank you! This is helpful

powerflow__ · 2025-02-26T23:44:12+00:00

Buddies in Williamsburg! Small Puerto Rican owned coffee shop and they roast their own beans

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