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Post by songwriter on Jul 14, 2004 15:36:54 GMT -5
Ya'll pray for me!
After printing for 20 yrs. I am taking a position as direct worker for a home for troubled kids. If anybody is thinking "how stupid of him" I have to agree with you. Wondering what I'm in for, being around other problem children all the time.
I imagine this position as being something between baby sitting and prison guard.
Oh, well - Desparate times call for desperate measures.
Any of you jack of all trades type persons done this?
Paul
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Post by Linda on Jul 14, 2004 21:26:55 GMT -5
I don't think it is stupid of you at all!!!I think you will do very well with these kids.
I guess what I have learned through the school system...Treat me with respect...and I will return that respect.Good Luck...
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Post by songwriter on Jul 14, 2004 21:47:05 GMT -5
Linda-
Thanks for the good advice and 'mortal support' (That phrase wont mean a thing to you if you havent seen my favorite movie 'The Gods must be Crazy')
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Post by finnmom on Jul 15, 2004 10:17:02 GMT -5
Paul I think you´ll be great at there  It´s not stupid at all. I agree Linda, give respect to get respect... even if they can´t/are not aloud to decide everything, they still are clever young people, give them credit when possible Good for you, you´ll do great am I right remembering that you´ve been seeking work for a while  |
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Post by rosyred45 on Jul 15, 2004 12:25:25 GMT -5
I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!!!! We watched it in 8th grade. I can still see that soda bottle falling outta the "sky"
AND Good Luck. You'll be fine. Like Linda said. the respect factor is BIG with troubled kids. Don't let them walk on you to begin with. That just throughs it all down hill. But listen with your heart. Speak with your heart, and let them be honest. Don't judge the flaws, just the character.
You'll be great Paul.....
Kaiti
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Post by songwriter on Jul 15, 2004 15:40:41 GMT -5
Thanks gang, I needed to hear that!
paul
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Post by HooDunnit on Jul 15, 2004 16:21:20 GMT -5
Good luck with that Paul. Please let us know how you do. I think that all your experience with ADHD will be of immense benefit to you, but I understand that that type of work can also be tiring. So you'll have to look after yourself. But you are helping those in need.
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Post by songwriter on Jul 20, 2004 20:44:19 GMT -5
Started training today for that new job. There is an aweful (Good word ) lot of paperwork.   Much of the info was clear as mud. Our group (15 people) was mostly on information overload. I am feeling better about it after knowing some things, though. The kids I saw today seemed very normal and well behaved. I guess they were either bribed or threatened within inches of their lives. Most of the new group of employees are younger than me. There are 4 others from my town training also so maybe we can do the carpool thing. Please pray for me as all this is kind of new and scarey Paul |
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Post by rosyred45 on Jul 21, 2004 7:32:00 GMT -5
Oh come on Paul, those kids were well behaved because they were sizing y'all up  Just kidding  Glad to see you made it through your first day!!!!!! But remember the respect thing. Give it to them and they'll give it back How was today for ya? And the carpool thing sounds like a good idea |
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Post by finnmom on Jul 21, 2004 10:23:26 GMT -5
Paul, you´ll do fine I agree with Kaiti, those kid´s were too busy checking you up, they had no time to mess up ;D I hope it continue´s as well, keeping my thump´s up for you!! |
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Post by songwriter on Jul 21, 2004 18:56:32 GMT -5
Lordy, Lordy- I simply cannot believe the amount of paperwork involved with this job! We havent started working with kids yet, just training,(all day) Information overload is an understatement. ..One day at a time, Sweet Jesus.... O.k.- so I should have responded to the pessimist thread! Positives: closer to home than last job, team effort, good ins. Paul |
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Post by rosyred45 on Jul 21, 2004 20:26:27 GMT -5
LOOK HE MADE IT FROM THE SECOND DAY!!!!!!!!!
SORRY, oops take off the caps lock too, yup there really is an enormous amount of paper work when you go to any job any more, especially where children are involved,
Don't worry Paul, you'll be great with the kids!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Linda on Jul 21, 2004 20:31:00 GMT -5
OMG....paperwork for an ADDER.....what next? I bet you are doing great Paul....you have us rooting for you!! ;D
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Post by Honeysmom on Jul 22, 2004 0:51:58 GMT -5
Paul I am so proud of you! I think helping kids, in any way, is so wonderful.
Maybe the kids were well behaved for you b/c you did not prejudge them. Kids hate to go into a situation where they feel like they arelabeled before they gave YOU a reason to label them.
That is the cool thing about kids. They see each new person as a new start, a chance to gain some respect and make a friend. Some may even secertly hope you can help them. And I am sure you can!!
Good luck with the paperwork, for some reason I see you putting the Paper Reduction Act into effect real quick!!
Becky
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Post by Linda on Aug 19, 2004 9:48:19 GMT -5
Paul...How is it going?
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