The Bells and Whistles Were Going Off!
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
United States
March 29, 2016 11:39am CST
Recently had to demand not to be put into a certain client's home. The bells and whistles went off on one of the first visits. I felt a little creeped out.
The second time was the deal breaker. It was the end of the visit. Finished the client's laundry, I was running late, opened the door to his apartment and heard the shower running. Left his laundry off to the side of the living room. Knocked on the bathroom door to say I was leaving and as I turned to leave he hurriedly came out of the bathroom in nothing but a towel. I rushed to the door as he said he wouldn't be there the following week. Without looking back I told him I was running late and would tell the scheduler that he wouldn't need a visit.
I couldn't get of the apartment and out of the building fast enough. Once in my car I called the scheduler and left a message to let her know that he would be out of town the following week. I also told her that I would not be going back there, and was calling my supervisor to have her pull me out.
Thankfully, they took me seriously about what happened. I am not sure if they will continue services for this man. All I know is that even if I am scheduled to go there, I will never go there again.
When you get those vibes, there is usually a good reason for them. Pay attention and take flight. Better to be safe than sorry.
11 people like this
11 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Mar 16
My husband was livid when he found out that the man was on my schedule after requesting he be taken off.
3 people like this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@DianneN someone asked if I was worried I would be fired. Heck no!
1 person likes this
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly I'll bet he was. You handled the situation well!
2 people like this
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
Oh goodness that is crazy! I'm glad you listened to your gut. I did the same thing yesterday with a strange babysitting phone call. I just posted about it too.
2 people like this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Mar 16
I just read that. What a strange person. She sounded a bit odd to me.
2 people like this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Mar 16
@LovingMyBabies I am glad you did lady!
2 people like this
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly Yeah me too! I had to go with my instincts on that one.
2 people like this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
31 Mar 16
I now worry for anyone else that may have to go there. Now they are aware that he is not one to be trusted. Therefore he is on the radar.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
1 Apr 16
@simone10 I am not sure. I hope so though. Even so, I won't go back in there even if he were spoke to about the behavior.
1 person likes this
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
1 Apr 16
@ElusiveButterfly I would worry about the next person also. Has anyone tried talking to him about this?
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Mar 16
I will never put myself in a circumstance where I feel my safety is at risk.
1 person likes this
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
30 Mar 16
Maybe they should send a man instead
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
30 Mar 16
We don't have any male aides. I would like to see more men apply for these jobs.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@Missmwngi It would be beneficial for the company to have a male aide.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
30 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly MMM too bad,i hope you get one who can be sent to such places
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
1 Apr 16
@CRK109 I had one client years ago that I told my employer that there was a conflict of interest. I was initially removed from his care. Later on I was put back as a regular. I told them that I really didn't feel comfortable being there. The comment I got back was "nobody feels comfortable or likes going in there." Well, discontinue his services. There has to be a reason if so many are complaining.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
31 Mar 16
I agree. They know that I am a good employee and go where ever I am assigned. For me to say something is amiss and refuse to go to a client they take it seriously.
1 person likes this
@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
1 Apr 16
@ElusiveButterfly I'm so glad. Unfortunately, I know too many people who are not respected by their employers.
1 person likes this
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
you think fast and act fast. some people freeze, or take days to report them. i hope he doesn't pull the same stunt on other people.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
31 Mar 16
That is my fear. I probably would have done him physical harm if he had approached me in a manner that would have warranted me to attack him. I worry about others, but now that he is on the radar they know what to be aware of.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
31 Mar 16
It was quite obvious that he lacked morals and was the client from hell.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Mar 16
pretty much, no point putting yourself at risk!
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
30 Mar 16
I would have quit if I were forced to go back there.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Mar 16
That was what I thought as well. Pervert.
2 people like this
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
30 Mar 16
Yes, always listen to the gut feeling. You have it for a reason!
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
30 Mar 16
The alarm went off on the first visit. Every visit thereafter left me with an odd feeling about being there. The last was the straw that broke the camel's back.
1 person likes this
