Pedro and Bruno both approved
@GardenGerty (169489)
United States
April 15, 2026 3:05pm CST
We were scheduled for an appointment with a social work person from the VA at2:30 today. She had allowed fo road construction and weather possibilities, so she got here at 1:10.
Bob and I were outside, enjoying the weather and most of our meeting was out there. We had to go inside to try to connect to the internet (failure) and surprisingly Bruno and Pedro both appeared. Each of them greeted her, rubbed on her legs, and socialized. That translates to telling us she is a good person. She is very obviously an animal lover as well.
It seems as if I am automatically approved, but there is still a lot of paperwork for me to read and there will be the HR type paperwork of setting up my pay account, and a background check, etc. before I can start getting paid. It will likely take a month.
The pay will be roughly equivalent to what I was making working at school, but I will be paid biweekly instead of monthly. I will not be paying into KPERS (state retirement).and will not have to commute, maintain a car, or pay for gas. I am very satisfied.
Being endorsed by the cats goes a long way, also.
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@wolfgirl569 (135847)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Apr
Glad it is going smoothly getting approved.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
I am struggling with the paperwork, or rather, the digital signatures.
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@DaddyEvil (174558)
• United States
16 Apr
I'm glad everything seemed to go well with the evaluation today.
Since Pretty became my carer, we've only had one state evaluator we didn't like. She acted like we were taking money for my care straight from her pocket on the spot. After she left, I called their office and told them how she was acting and what she'd said. (She told us anything that had to do with medications, we had to hire a nurse to come to the house and take care of that part of my care. Pretty often gives me shots and helps me sort out my medications.)
They sent a guy a few days later who asked us all the same questions and filled out the same paperwork all over again. He said not to worry about what the lady told us. He said since Pretty was trained to give me shots, there was no need for a nurse and it was perfectly okay for Pretty to help me sort out my meds when I couldn't see.
You should see an evaluator once a year. Sometimes it will be the same one and sometimes it will be a temp they've hired to help with the workload. Any problems, just call the main office and explain what went wrong. They'll always help you.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
Yes, we will expect re evaluation once a year.
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@snowy22315 (209009)
• United States
15 Apr
Glad everything worked out well. So glad the kitties approved of the social worker as well. They must be bold any stranger coming here, or even people he knows he hasn't seen for awhile, is an automatically signal for Nico to head for the hills.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
16 Apr
Usuallly they do not come out if there are strangers, so I am thinking they KNOW this is a safe person.
@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Apr
Glad to hear this is all going well. I think it's very important to feel comfortable with the person you're going to be working with.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
I will likely only see her once a year unless something drastic happens.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr
@GardenGerty .........make that one time a year memorable for both of you the.
@Deepizzaguy (122232)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Apr
I am happy for you that you have a good day today.
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@Ineeddentures (34814)
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15 Apr
That's good news all round Heather
You will be better off , and so will Bob because you will be with him
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
Now to get all the HR work done, and get the documents digitally signed.
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Apr
So glad for you and wish you the best of luck and it is a bonus that Pedro and Bruno approve,
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
So many details happening all around. It helps that the cats said okay.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
You can often learn more from your pets than the obvious. She was sweet to them as well.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
All these appointments and things are keeping me busy, but it is positive.
@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
19 Apr
I am so happy for you. Getting acceptable payment and working from home and being able to be with Bob is so, so good.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
24 Apr
I just have to get all of the paperwork done online now. I will probably get my first check around June 1.
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