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Good luck, PC. You deserve the best. I hope you work with the kids because they need someone as qualified as you are..... but I hope you work with the older crowd too, because they need what you can give them too. You can get to lots of meetings and work on your patience with this time off.
You have helped me in my early program so much Pink. Rest in knowing who you are, all the people sending you support and even bigger HP! You got this, take some me time and pick carefully for your health. Sending you love and support!
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I think i might have landed both. One of them has me starting hourly right away so that is awesome. It will give me time to see if I like it and them enough to stay fulltime and salaried which they said would open up in 2 weeks. That is the adult place. The teen rehab, the owner was like "let's work out something!" and I was like "YAY!" Then he directed me to HR lady who said "We have more interviews. Will figure out hiring by end of next week." To which I was then like "WTF!? The owner pretty much just said he wanted me." Confusing. Not betting on it cuz I have been so close to job offers to then have them taken back. Nothing is for sure til it is in writing. Either way, glad to be working and earning some money starting tomorrow.
And...you guys have no idea how much you rule. No AA board (and I read several) was even trusted enough by me to post this. There are too many egos (maybe even mine) and too many people posturing about their "programs" and opinions and such for me to get help and reassurance there. This is the only place other than my 1 AA home group I trusted to be what I needed.
I've got it somewhat in my mind to get back into the therapy practice since reading your post and waiting for the end to come for me and my wife also and then I haven't been listening enough for the voice of my HP which has directed me always. Will see what HP says day to day....(((((hugs)))))
Wow, that was quick! Disregard my comments about enjoying the break while you have it LOL!! Congratulations!
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I think i may find out about salary tomorrow. It wont be what it was but agency is better, clients more serious about recovery, it's a far more reputable place t9 do real therapy with willing persons. The schedule will involve some evenings. Less time with my spouse which is sucky. He already teaches real estate in the evenings on nights I would not be working so yeah...that part sucks. I personally don't want him working evenings... As I need a job and can't be picky, it seems I have no choice and his night gig is not something he HAS to do. We almost argued about it. But, while I don't like it, I feel it is wrong for me to demand or even ask him to give up sometuing he likes doing just to be at home with me 2 more nights out of the work week. This schedule will have us only seeing each other in the early AM and bedtime during the week.
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Pinkchip - prayers for you getting a job you can like/enjoy/add value in! So sorry that it might take away time from your spouse - that does stink for sure.
My thoughts are with you!
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We did argue about it. He seems to want to work 3 jobs more than spend time with me and told me I was codependent and my behavior was unacceptable. I think perhaps just too much stress and change at once and Im still reeling.
Aww hugs, you know i was just 5 minutes ago talking to a friend about how it's probably best to not discuss relationship stuff with loved ones when the dust hasn't yet settled from other upheavals, funny to come here and read a similar scenario straight away. I hope that (and feel pretty sure that) when the dust does settle you guys will meet somewhere in the middle and be happier and stronger for it.
(((Pink)))
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((Mark)) Positive thoughts on the way. I always wanted to freeze my life when I thought that it was perfect but HP had other ideas.
Change and relationships are difficult. Each asks that we have the courage to accept that life requires our growth and that we will thrive in this new place.
With the hours changing that you spend together, it might make your time together more precious . You will be able to schedule date nights and special time together.
Pinkchip, awesome news you landed the hourly job so quickly and can have $$$ coming in. Not so great that it's taking together time away from you and your spouse. I believe that is entirely normal to want to spend quality time with our partners. Maybe he is just worried about the money situation and feels he needs to work that much? Either way, I hope things work out for you.
No...he likes it. He likes having his hand in a million different pots. I truly don't think he has taken stock of how much he has taken on. I had to take this job...beggars can't be choosers. We are a dual income zero children home. His night gig is not a necessity as is being on every damn committe at church. But again, damned if I am going to beg someone to choose me over what they otherwise want to do. Been there, done that. Pathetic coda boy needs to stay buried. I let my feelings be known. Ball is in his court I guess.
(((Pinkchip))) - that's about all I got for you today.....I too struggle with feeling rejected/dismissed. I tend to personalize it and have to consciously tell myself that it's not me, it's him/them. I've had a rough, rough week and instead of a hug from my oldest child last night at a visitation for a family member, I got an attitude that needs adjusting and a snotty response to a question about my sick grandchild.....I had a long drive home, and had to keep reminding myself how powerless I am over people, places and things....
Hang in there and know that you are not alone! I hope the new job works out for you!!
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Hey Pinkchip, sorry to hear about your job. Thank God you have a higher power in your life to turn too and to know that when one door shut it allows another to open. this too shall pass and while it is passing there will be growth, no doubt.xxx
Congrats and I knew it would all workout it always does! Like I said in another post .. don't sweat the small stuff .. sometimes it's a whole lot smaller than I think it really is.
Hugs S :)
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Hope things have cleared up with you and your spouse, Pink. You both are adjusting to changes so the stress levels will be higher. Hope things are working out for you both and you've found your groove. Congrats on the job, too!
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Getting slightly better. Still figuring out the career thing. Chuck and I communicate well so we have had some productive conversations about what we want and our time together.
Progress is a great think pinkchip!!! I think being able to communicate with one another is the most challenging aspect of a relationship. It truly takes 2 committed to active listening and being heard for the message intended. Sounds so simple yet so many (my marriage included) tend to try and read between the lines and make assumptions.
Kudos to you and Chuck for healthy and productive discussions as you go through your transitions!!
(((Hugs))) to you both!
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Laid off again from the job I found. I feel awful. It was perdiem but still felt like getting retraumatized...like same thing literally. Low census, can't afford to keep you.
Now.....that just sucks......so so sorry - I've got you in my thoughts and prayers! Take care of you Mark - know that we're here for you!
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Arrrrgh that sound maddening! But I'm gathering this kind of job has high turnover generally. That means it's a high-stress, underpaid job, which is aggravating for you, but also means there must be new positions opening up all the time. Hope the right one comes along soon! Hang in there - as my annoying but right therapist used to say, there are always so many chances to practice our skills.
IAM, kinda summed it up for me as well ... I do not blame you for feeling re-traumatized!! I can't believe those that hired you did not have their act together and did not have a grasp of their own business picture!! Extending my thoughts and prayers for you as well {{Pinkchip}}.
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Smaller treatment centers provide higher quality treatment. BUT- When their census goes down from 30 to 8 that is HUGE profit loss and they can't keep staff. Next time I get job security, I will be hesitant to give it up for a higher salary.
I understand brother...and you do know what you and know how to lead others to the recovery goals you now practice...teach it to others...carry that message and receive subsistence from it. ((((hugs))))
I have not been sure if I am the private guy type. That involves a load of self promotion, overhead, feast or famine. It would involve getting on lots of insurance panels, billing...blah blah. Not as simple as just "screw it! I wanna be my own boss!" Of course I know you are probably aware of all this, but just stating what fears (and yes, they are just that) have held me back from private practice.
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I understand that that was one of my recovery goals in the past...replacing fear with love and faith. There are lots of other people to take care of the other concerns and then all we will do is what we will do. Prayers for you of course. (((hugs)))