Work and Work and More Work
By Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
Anniston, Alabama
May 26, 2017 11:10am CST
I do get paid well but its a lot of work, being a caregiver and I am hoping this to be my last job in this field. I am having to stay at the hospital for this job, only a couple night but NO ONE sleeps in a hospital. You and the patient may nap but never more than 4 hours sleep.
I have my sister at my place taking care of the animals so no worrying about them.
What is bad is that I am trying to be a landlady as well, I usually do most of that work by phone and that is good for me but what really sucks is the cell phone reception here, more than not I do not have service, only when I go down to the food court, but I do get texts and I don`t text with the potential tenants. I want to hear them.
But I can work mylot and make me a few pennies, since the patient naps more than me.
How is your Friday?
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@dodo19 (47132)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
26 May 17
I am sorry to hear that you are finding yourself at the hospital being a caregiver. I didn't sleep much either, while I was at the hospital when my kids were born. It's not easy to do. Hopefully, you don't have to be at the hospital for too long with the patient.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
I did half sleep while they were getting an x ray at daylight.
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@dodo19 (47132)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
26 May 17
@andriaperry At least you got some rest.
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@Marilynda1225 (80048)
• United States
26 May 17
It would be nice if you could get some rest while you're stuck at the hospital since you're always burning the candle at both ends. Hope the time you have to spend there isn't too long
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
The plan is for only 48 hours but when discharged that could turn into around 5 extra hours. They get in no hurry.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
26 May 17
Do you have to be licensed to do that type of work?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
26 May 17
@andriaperry Therefore you are basically a babysitter for the person.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
@AbbyGreenhill An adult sitter, I give them the care they need, like Baths, food and drink. I have changed diapers but I do not want that old of a person again. I will hand out medicine only of I hve the original bottle and the latest report from he doctor of what they are to take.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
If you run a business you do, but if a family calls you and you are doing nothing more than just sitting, no.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
I have been called that, I dont know how I take care of everything, I just do it.
@teamfreak16 (43419)
• Denver, Colorado
26 May 17
Well, I didn't spend the night in a hospital, so it's good.
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@GardenGerty (157807)
• United States
29 May 17
Friday was fine,we went to the Como park zoo.Much better than yours.
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
27 May 17
Mine I worked for a short time and now am earning the pennies you mentioned above. I'm really tired and won't be here long, as need a nap, I keep correcting my spelling, so typing really slow.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 May 17
I will be babysitting today and Mylotting in between taking care of all the kiddo's. =) I hope you have a good day-even though your at the hospital.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
Do wear yourself out either,
Adult sitting and babysitting is so much alike
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
26 May 17
Friday is over and I'll turn in now. Mobile my lotting is an advantage
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
I have my laptop, I do not have a smart phone.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 May 17
Its not, I slept on a rock hard pull out chair but better than just a plain chair.
@allknowing (130292)
• India
27 May 17
Being at a job that you find stressful will work against you. Hope you will find something that you are comfortable with.
I have that flower in my garden.
@prashu228 (37525)
• India
27 May 17
Friday was good, it's Saturday morning here, drizzling, .hope a have a good day
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
27 May 17
i am very busy working doing nothing, so your not the only person that has work---work----work---there is a lot of nothing around to take care of----lol
@JudyEv (326648)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 May 17
I'm glad you're paid well for this work. It sounds a bit of a bind.
@thislittlepennyearns (58394)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
26 May 17
How many days are you in the hospital for? And what's goiing on?
You could see if there was a way for your phone to get service via wifi, some cell phones will get wifi calls using your same number- my old lg did.
