I was prepared to do it
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
January 3, 2024 6:53pm CST
I was going to start a new job tomorrow, but when I read a detailed report about the client, I decided it was not for me. I let them know by e mail.
I told them to begin with that I did not want to work with someone who would hurt me.
I have had two examples now of how they do not pay attention to what I tell them.
And just letting me know about the client about 28 hrs before I would meet her just was not cool.
So you will still be seeing me around a decent amount.
Back to school tomorrow.
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17 responses
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
They were not even offering proper training. Yes, I did get the book learning I needed, but I needed more than that.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@sallypup I have worked with people with these disabilities, but I felt I needed support in learning the company procedures.
@sallypup (69156)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Jan 24
@GardenGerty Hands on and real life is what a person needs when it comes to the helper professions.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Jan 24
I agree. Never be with someone who will try to hurt you
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
We have students who can be aggressive even in our program in our school, but we have teams to manage the behavior. I do have scars from biting and pinching, but it is okay because I was given tools to help with that. I guess I should not say it is okay but it is manageable.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
It would have been different if there had been an actual team present locally to transition in with.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
I was just not certain I could work for her and be safe both from her and with her.
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@FourWalls (86568)
• United States
4 Jan 24
Wow, I’m glad you’re on the ball. I’ve worked for temp agencies that apparently didn’t hear a word I said when I applied. You must have the same people. 
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
This is not even a team agency. They are trying to set up long term care for this client, but everything they do seems to be done by video.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
If they had been set up with an in person team to start her, it would have been okay. Not just one person. Like all other jobs, I am sure they are having a hard time filling positions.
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@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
4 Jan 24
Wow, I don't blame you. No job is worth that.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
It is a job that needs to be accommodated, but it needs a team approach and good communication.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jan 24
That is good that you don't let them treat you badly. Demand respect.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
The client needs services, however the agency is not acting professionally in my opinion.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@celticeagle It is like they are trying to break into the market because insurance will pay for it.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Jan 24
@GardenGerty ......That seems to be the story a lot nowadays.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
5 Jan 24
Okay good Heather..you made the right choice.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
It would have been too much, anyway.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
Not when I specifically had told them I did not want that type of client.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Jan 24
No job is worth jeopardizing your safety, Best of luck to you at school,
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
We have similar behaviors on occasion at school but we have a trained team that deals with those problems.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
This needed someone younger, but with more experience specific to this job.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
4 Jan 24
I'm glad you didn't take that job. Have a good day.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
I did have a good day and evening.
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@2ndchances24 (12188)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
4 Jan 24
I don't blame you, I would have done the same thing.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
10 Jan 24
@2ndchances24 Or if you do not have support.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
If I had actually started I would have been locked in for thirty days due to contracts. I am glad I did not actually start.
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@2ndchances24 (12188)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
5 Jan 24
@GardenGerty It's never good to do something that's not safe.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
Much of my life I have worked with or around people who would /might hurt me. Usually we had a team working with that person. School was good. We have a good team.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jan 24
@GardenGerty I'm glad you had a team working with you when you worked with those kinds of people.
I'm glad school was good today. It's always good to have a good team to work with.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
5 Jan 24
I had signed an agreement that if I had started I could not quit or change clients for 30 days. SO I did not start.
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