Do you miss a pen pal, do you have worries that you can't put into words?Everyone surely has things they can't talk about with their loved ones, and it's easier to tell them to a stranger.I am a practical nurse by profession and I am good hearted, and i really wan't to help people. i take care of the elderly for my job. In my freetime i have studied stress and mind control.Many times when something are bothering on your mind it's so much easier to expressed your feelings in text form, than explained your worries by speaking.I want to offer people conversational help in the form of a pen pal.These days, the "old-time" writing to others is sadly really rare, although it is really therapeutic and effective way to express your tough's and releasing your emotions.All the sorrows, joys and worries of the day are easier to unpack by writing them into words. And there doesn't have to be any problems att all, you can just write letters to me in digital form, and have a friend to write to when you feel like it.I answer all letters and send the letters in digital form to my page, which I personally address to you, where you can pick it up like from a mailbox.Were you intressed by the idea of ​​having an old-fashioned pen pal? I think it would be nice if people wrote more letters to each other.

Company: Lutheran SeniorLife
Location: Kittanning, PA, United States 📍
Date Posted: June 09, 2023 📅
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Company: Morton Hospital
Location: Taunton, MA, United States 📍
Date Posted: June 09, 2023 📅
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Company: Premier Health
Location: Dayton, OH, United States 📍
Date Posted: June 09, 2023 📅
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Do you miss a pen pal, do you have worries that you can't put into words?Everyone surely has things they can't talk about with their loved ones, and it's easier to tell them to a stranger.I am a practical nurse by profession and I am good hearted, and i really wan't to help people. i take care of the elderly for my job. In my freetime i have studied stress and mind control.Many times when something are bothering on your mind it's so much easier to expressed your feelings in text form, than explained your worries by speaking.I want to offer people conversational help in the form of a pen pal.These days, the "old-time" writing to others is sadly really rare, although it is really therapeutic and effective way to express your tough's and releasing your emotions.All the sorrows, joys and worries of the day are easier to unpack by writing them into words. And there doesn't have to be any problems att all, you can just write letters to me in digital form, and have a friend to write to when you feel like it.I answer all letters and send the letters in digital form to my page, which I personally address to you, where you can pick it up like from a mailbox.Were you intressed by the idea of ​​having an old-fashioned pen pal? I think it would be nice if people wrote more letters to each other.

Company: Guthrie Health
Location: Horseheads, NY, United States 📍
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Company: Miami Valley Hospital
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Company: Comfort Home Care LLC
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Residential Contracting 101
With over 20 years of building experience, I would like to share with you my insights in navigating becoming a successful contractor. With many different avenues of the building world its key to understand what problems will arise on any given day. A man once told a saying that stuck-the 6 p’s in life- Piss Poor Preparation leads to Piss Poor Performance. Preparation builds everything in construction, without preparation the jobsite will not run correctly. The best advice I was ever given was to learn a little about every trade giving you the ability to understand trade lingo and secrets. An example would be painters use the terminology flash; this means when the sub structure bleads through the paint. Subcontractors will give the best pricing if they respect your knowledge of the industry. If the subcontractor feels they will have to hold your hand through the job they will charge an extra fee…i.e. I call it the aggravation fee. In this blog I will explain the key elements in finding success in all aspects of the industry. Contracting is a physically and emotionally demanding job which requires planning and foresight to complete projects on time within budget. Picking your customer is just as important as picking your employees or subcontractors. I have worked for some of the most demanding customers leading me to question at the end if the job was even worth it. Sleepless nights, constant changes, lack of payment, lawsuit threats, adding work that was in the contract are just a few things you could face with a tough customer. With so many moving parts at all times it is critical to be able to adapt to changes within a short time frame. Materials will come in damaged, subcontractors will be late, employees will get sick, but the deadline you set does not change. The stress can be overwhelming at times keeping your mind in a good place is key to navigating all that is thrown at you. Choosing your client picking the right jobs-Keep these questions in mind The first question to be asked is what the time frame is to start the job to see if it fits within the timeframe for your business. If the time frame doesn’t work then move on from the project or let them know when you would be available to start. If the client really wants to use, they will wait until you are available. Taking on too much work will only lead to problems. Construction is a serviced based business, staying on top of the project and client will eliminate an unhappy customer and construction issues that will be over seen. With online presence if details are missed and customer service lacks it will only be a matter of time the phone will not ring. The second question to be asked to the client is do they have a budget in mind for the project. If they answer yes this is good, follow through with what the budget is. If the budget seems low let them know, this will eliminate a tire kicker, educate them on what the price range could be. If the budget seems reasonable then continue the discussion to the next question. If they answer no let them know that you can give them an estimate to see if the project is feasible with their finical capabilities. Taking on a job that is not correctly budgeted will lead to an unsatisfied customer due to non-transparency of the construction cost. The third question to be asked is anyone else bidding on the job, if the answer is yes, understand you might just be number check for the contractor doing the job. Dig a little deeper and find out how many numbers they are getting and why. If your business model is to be competitive be completely transparent with customer, this will gain trust with them. Let them know you get what you pay for and if you they choose the lowest bid it could lead into lack of quality of work.
The fourth question I will ask is there any specific subcontractors they wanted to use. If the answer is yes then I would explain to them you only use the subcontractors you have a working relationship with. Otherwise, this could backfire as the subcontractor might not show, do subpar work, talk behind your back to the homeowner. In my experience I would stay away from using any homeowner to alleviate problems down the road. A quick conversation now can save headaches down the road. The fifth question I will ask are planning on getting the job permitted, this needs to be known it takes more time for the permitting process. Plans will have to drawn submitted and approved to the city before work can commence. The sixth question I will ask if a residential remodel is are you going to be living through the remodel if yes understand this will take more time to navigate the project due to answering questions and cleaning the house on a daily occurrence. I would recommend seeing if the customer would be willing to move into an Airbnb or friends for at least the demo portion of the project. If they do plan on living through the remodel add a couple hours a day to accommodate the extra time that will be required. The seventh question I would ask in a residential remodel is how old the house is to see if there is asbestos that would need to removed by a proper company. A home built before 1979 will most likely have some asbestos in the house, use a licensed company with proper insurance to dispose of the materials. If everything looks good to this point find out a little more about the client personality. If the client seems reasonable, I would bid the job. Unreasonable people can cause you more stress than its worth. These are some red flags I would look out for. Some jobs are not worth the money. Very demanding in the way you are going to perform your job- I.e., tell you how you are going to do your job- You’re the professional not them! Give you a hard time about your price- haggle with price you estimated- The price is the price! If they are a family with little money and you want to help them out is one thing, if they are trying to beat you down is another. Mention they have a lawyer-there is no need for them to bring up that they have a lawyer - Run for the hills as if the job goes south, you will be the one losing out! Tell you what the payment terms are. It’s your business you get paid how it works for your company. If you want to get paid every Friday, put it into your contract-If the clients do not agree move on it will save you frustrations If they talk bad about the last contractor, chances are they will talk bad about you. There is a reason why the contractor does not work for them anymore, unless he did subpar work this a red flag Clients are using an interior decorator that will purchasing all of the materials- The materials could be ordered incorrectly by the interior designer your company will not make the mark-up it deserves. Interior decorators usually add time to the job as well as act like your boss. Charging a little extra for the time and stress that it will entail is only fair. Clients want to purchase the materials- You are using your knowledge to buy the correct materials-The mark up on the materials keeps the doors open working for wages only pays the bills The husband and wife do not get along-You will become the mediator between the couple it will lead to taking sides a losing proposition- A drama free work place is always best! Dangling carrot-if you do this job the next one will be better-Only look at what there offering at the present moment, if its not a good fit do not take the job for a job down the road…Its not worth chasing a job that might not happen! The Art of the Sale First things first selling your company is all about presentation. In meeting your clients for the first time show up with a collared golf shirt tucked in, belt, nice jeans, and newer shoes. Have a truck that a clean, no dents scratches, preferably washed the day you are going into your meeting. Have a leather note pad that is clean no dirt or paint visible. Show up 5 minutes early, if you’re running a little late shoot them a text to let them know. Treat the situation as if were going on a first date, best foot forward. As you introduce yourself give them a warm greeting, letting them know you are very interested in the work. Find out a little about them, hobbies, where they lived, etc etc. You are going to be working with them on a daily basis its nice to know what makes them tick. Having a good working relationship from the start is key forming a solid relationship. As the conversation progresses find out who wears the pants in the family…ie who’s the final decision maker. If its fits the wife, chances it is…..then kindly let the husband know happy wife happy life when their in a stall mate on an issue. As your looking at the project throw in some suggestions of what you think would look good from past experiences, this will get their attention that you have knowledge and want what’s best for them. If you see ways to save them money in their project let them know, money is a large point of the sale keep that in mind. Mention that you’re not the least expensive contractor but you’re not the most expensive either. Your customer satisfaction is your number one goal which leads to more time spent on keeping them happy. One happy customer will lead to another, one unsatisfied customer leads to work in the future. Bring up the fact the finishing the job on time is key goal to your business, many contractors run several jobs at once causing the jobs to be finished way behind schedule. You must stand out as having integrity, good morals, and the ability to problem solve to get the job. The clients will be testing you to see if you’re a good fit as well. Keep in mind as you take your notes that you must not forget anything they mention as it will come back before the job is completed…i.e. we mentioned that to you before we started the job! Take pictures of the proposed area for work, that way you can use it to better right your estimate. Let them know you will give them a detailed outline of when the job will be completed letting them see how long each phase will take and correlate it with your payment schedule. Before you leave their house let them know when the estimate will be sent to them. MAKE SURE YOU HIT THAT DEADLINE! Once you sent the email over with estimate make sure you get confirmation that they received it. Wait at least 2 days before checking with them, hopefully they contact you first! If they want negotiate the price, let them know that it is the best price that you can manage, its not worth losing money before you start. I closed 80% of the work I estimated by being very transparent and friendly. If you come off with an attitude charge double what the going rates are you might only land 1 out of 10 jobs as well as getting the reputation of being expensive. Bidding the job Looking up industry standards on pricing is what I would go buy for pricing. If you google the coat of any installation there will be a cost range for everything. Looking at the cost ranging from high to low I would tend to be in the middle. Some items might be low on the internet if this is the case use your best judgment not to lose money. Closing sales is key to success and keep the doors open for business. Being in the middle on pricing is key as most customers shy away from contractors that are extremely low or high on the price range. I tend not bid out hourly as wages do not pay for retirement. Bidding is better as customers no the exact price of the cost of construction. It also keeps the job moving quicker as time and material contractors take longer to complete projects…Thus costing the client more money and valuable time they could spend in their house. Using a Contract Using a detailed estimate tied to a contract covers your butt in 99% of the time. Having a piece of mind that every aspect of the job is covered in the estimate and contract protects both your company and the client. Key terms to include in your estimate/contract are. Have a schedule on excel showing the start dates and dates of each trade this will show the customer you are organized with time lines. If not written in the detailed in the estimate the item is excluded- This ensures if its not written down its not included. TBD- To be Determined- A phrase on a line item that has yet to had final decision of products or service needed. -The pricing will follow the decisions to be finalized Give out what your written warranty will be for parts and labor this changes state to state. If the homeowner provides the product than no warranty will be given on that particular item. In the contract have a start date and end date with the verbiage subject to change due to weather, product delivery, change orders Have a progress payment schedule to ensure the client understands when funding will be expected-Including if not payment is rendered service to the project will stop. Have written terms of how change orders will be charged-cost plus 20% or a set fee Make sure in your contract that arbitration is required versus going to court- This will save lawyer fees and going to court Many contracts can be found online and each state requires different contracts
Finding leads Finding leads is easy with the right network of people. I personally do not find working for friends or family members a good fit. Relationships get strained when money is involved, causing undue stress for both parties. I have listed a couple of ways to build a network or find work using the internet. Get in contact with realtor’s- Realtors have a big client base of homeowners who need work done Contact local Architects to see if they are working with any general contractors Leave some business cards at your local materials suppliers-Doowindow/lumber-many times clients will ask salesman for a referral. Join a business networking group- BNI is one of many Join a internet website lead generation company- Houzz, Angie’s List, Home Advisor, thumbtack, Yelp run an ad on craigslist Use a marketing company to market your website-This could become costly with little results Create a Facebook business page Create a Yelp business page
Building your subcontractor base Having 2 subcontractors for every trade, gives you the flexibility of completing jobs on time if the one the subcontractors is too busy at the time you need their service. Your subcontractors are the face of your business, choose owner run companies that are professional. Check to make sure there license are up to date..ie workman’s comp, liability insurance, state license. Choosing subcontractors with lettered vans, logoed t-shirts is s key to looking professional in the clients’ eyes. In the past I have gotten a lot of subcontractors for material supply shops, stopping by jobsites, researching the internet using Yelp, Home Advisor, etc etc. Once you get one good subcontractor ask them if they know any other trades they would recommend. One good subcontractor leads to another in most cases. The key to having a good group of subcontractors is to let them know that you are there to get help them get the job done. They do work for you but without them you are nothing…keep that in mind! Make them aware a clean jobsite is required at the end of everyday to ensure the proper safety for all parties including theirs! Over the years I have referred a lot of companies work when there is only 1 trade needed. Referring work to subcontractors is a good way to get top priority when you have work that needs to be completed ASAP. Timing is everything in times of emergency having a good group of subcontractors will make your business run smoothly. Pay your subcontractors immediately after performing work, this will make them feel appreciated! A happy subcontractor is one that will gladly go the extra mile for you knowing that there not just a number to your business! Buying lunch once a week for the jobsite is always a good token of appreciation!
Supervising In supervising any jobsite its key to monitor everything from materials on hand, weather, vehicle parking (if applicable), jobsite safety, and subcontractors’ workmanship. If you hired a professional there should be little supervision in the work being performed, on rare occasions a new hire might need some mentoring to get the results completed correctly. If you see a problem with there work address it with the worker directly, no need to call his boss…. building repour with the worker letting him know you got his back goes miles down the road! Checking in on the job first in the morning to answer any questions or changes that need to be conveyed and once in the afternoon to make sure all work be completed is done per construction industry standards. A job that is run blindly will have many more issues than one that is watched over. I have seen many jobs with no site supervision, leading to subpar quality work as well as safety hazards. Its better to be like an eagle than cluck like a turkey!
Working with the City/Inspectors On permitted jobs the city and site inspector will be a large part of how smoothly the job runs. Each phase of construction has an inspection allowing for the project to continue. Make sure your subcontractors are aware that the project is inspected before starting the job. The best way to stay on his good side is to provide a clean jobsite and having the job built to the highest standards possible. When having the site inspected be courteous to the inspector asking any questions or concerns you have with the work during the job. Being completely transparent will save you aggravation of problems down the road. The more he trust you the better if you seem sneaky or rude he will make your life a living nightmare! Many inspectors will have an attitude towards you….I suggest keeping quiet and doing what ever he wants….he’s the boss no need to get in a pissing match you will not win at. How to deal with irate customer Stay calm during any argument with an irate customer. Never raise your voice or show that you are bothered by their disgruntled behavior. If the customer is trying to get more from you than agreed upon stand your ground. Worst case scenario is you walk from the job, which in the long run be more of a loss for the client. I have only run into a couple of these clients; they are unreasonable and not worth losing sleep over a few dollars. Its best to terminate the relationship as it would be my best guess that a referral from this customer would not be one you wanted anyway. If you feel it was just a miscommunication on your end, take reasonability and remedy the problem. Taking accountability for your mistake will go a far way in their eyes and on future issues that arise. Prepping the homeowner pre-construction Before starting the job, it very important to give the homeowners a warning of what will happen during the construction process.

1. All furniture in the proposed working area must be moved- I would recommend having the clients take care of this to limit the risk of damage to their belongings.
2. There will be dust that will be in the house up to 3 months after construction-I would recommend hiring a construction cleaning company at the end of the job even so after it is cleaned dust will be present months after words.
3. There will be conflicts between you in the homeowner at some course of the job. - You will do your best to eliminate them as quickly as they arise-i.e. material damages, miscommunication, job delays
4. All decisions on materials must be made before the start of the job- this will eliminate job stoppage due to materials not being on site.
5. All materials will be on site before commencement of job-
6. Payment structures must be made per contract otherwise job will stop until payment rendered
7. Cars are to be moved out of the driveway- Ensures ease of loading and unloading of materials/tools
8. Give the specific hours that workers will be present- i.e. 7-3:30
9. Determine what areas are allowed to be used as staging for tools/materials
10. If animals are present in the home that they put outside or in a room during the day
11. All valuables in the house are locked in safe
12. Ask if using client’s household bathroom is okay or to bring in Porter Potty
13. Being transparent as possible is key to keeping a great relationship with your client!

During Construction During construction it is key to take detailed photos to eliminate any damages that were not caused by the construction process. I would also make a video to ensure all areas are included. All subcontractors should also take progress pictures to ensure if problems arise in the future, they will not be responsible for any work that they did not perform. Keep an on-going log of progress to the homeowners and share the pictures for there records. This will keep homeowners excited of the progress being made. When the house is gutted to the studs it is important to have construction photos showing where all utilities are run in the walls or sub floor. If there is a problem in the future there will photos showing all utility locations. Protect all flooring with plywood or floor protective. I also like to protect front door and tarp all areas where subcontractors are to be working. Make sure to cover any chandeliers/furniture/doorways with plastic to eliminate dust. Ask the homeowners if they have any concerns that they could think of. We’re all human and possibly a detail was missed! Post Construction Phase If the project went smoothly appreciation should be shown to the customer. Find out if the husband likes a particular type of liquor. Bring the wife a bouquet of flowers. Send a Christmas card to the family letting how much you appreciated the work. You know you have done a good job if they tell you they will refer you to their friends. The best compliment you could receive is a good referral. In Summary Try to find a knitch in the market, I found kitchens to be a great remodel projects. Bathrooms are tough as they are small, expensive with little profit margin with every trade involved. Windows/doors are also another great knitch as they can be installed quickly. There are so many different remodeling items that can be stream lined to make the selling installing process flawless. Once the core group subcontractors are in place the job almost runs itself. Every day is a learning experience with new materials or methods in construction. Keeping up with codes, materials, fluctuating labor and material cost is a job within itself. Anyone can be a contractor with the right mindset.

Do you miss a pen pal, do you have worries that you can't put into words?Everyone surely has things they can't talk about with their loved ones, and it's easier to tell them to a stranger.I am a practical nurse by profession and I am good hearted, and i really wan't to help people. i take care of the elderly for my job. In my freetime i have studied stress and mind control.Many times when something are bothering on your mind it's so much easier to expressed your feelings in text form, than explained your worries by speaking.I want to offer people conversational help in the form of a pen pal.These days, the "old-time" writing to others is sadly really rare, although it is really therapeutic and effective way to express your tough's and releasing your emotions.All the sorrows, joys and worries of the day are easier to unpack by writing them into words. And there doesn't have to be any problems att all, you can just write letters to me in digital form, and have a friend to write to when you feel like it.I answer all letters and send the letters in digital form to my page, which I personally address to you, where you can pick it up like from a mailbox.Were you intressed by the idea of ​​having an old-fashioned pen pal? I think it would be nice if people wrote more letters to each other.

I've really been battling whether I should confront this person or not... we aren't very close ( only had sex TWICE - first time he gave me yeast infection, second he gave me UTI & HSV2, ugh. Should've known from the first infection) He pretends like he's a nice, caring guy - but he's really lowkey douchey with the things he says/ does. He told me that he gets tested all the time (for an insurance policy- now that I think about this it has to be a total lie) and convinced me to have sex with him without a condom every though I asked him multiple times. I know it came from him because I hadn't had sex with anyone for a while before him/ had full panel test was negotiable/ had NO symptoms and immediately after him I had symptoms/ tested positive/ he was the only one I have had sex with since finding out. How should I go about confronting him?
Also, does anyone think it's a bad idea to confront him?? I mean I feel like he should know.. he's caused me a lot of suffering physically and mentally.

I (27f) have been with my bf (34m) for 3 years now. And today I think I hit my limit. Background; my bf is a recovering addict he has been clean for about a year. I didn't know for the 1st year he was still using but knew he had a history of addiction when we met. After the first year he finally came clean to me and told me how he had been struggling, I had set boundaries in place to protect myself since I don't share this lifestyle prior to us dating and living together and I love and respect him regardless. I said no drugs in my home; no being under the influence around me; and if he couldn't afford his half of split bills because of his addiction I would be done. Those boundaries were never crossed so anything else that came we worked through. However, during his use and me being awareof it he lied to me constantly. Would lie to me about going to work, being clean or not clean, why he was home late, what he was doing at his office etc etc. Understanding addiction I never held this against him, but it did break down my trust in him because if he was willing to lie to me about something i didnt really have boundry about what would he lie about if i did?. Prior to this relationship I've never had an even kind of healthy one and aside form his addiction we have been the opitomy of a healthy couple.
He has been off of work quite a lot lately because of how expensive everything is getting people don't need what he does, it's a lot of free time for him and I've been so proud because he's been using the time to take care of himself and develope a good routine but i cant help but be a little nervous sometimes. Today he was being quite irritable with a situation and called me to vent, I listened and helped support his bitching but when he told me all the errands he had to run I started asking questions (probably with a tone but not accusing or anything) and he got incredibly defensive and I told him he was. To which he responded that "when you're irritable and yelling at me I just shut my mouth so maybe you need to learn when I'm like this to just shut your fucking mouth" and I hung up. He doesn't speak to me like that often but lately I feel like I'm over it. It's happened enough that I feel like he doesn't respect me and thinks that this behavior is normal. I get that he may feel cornered but if he feels like that I feel like it's on him. I rarely if ever bring up the past if not to just ask if he's clean, I don't look at his bank account, location, texts nothing.
I feel like instead of taking responsibility that he's broken my trust in the past and that it's going to take time for me to 100% trust me again he just expects me never to ask questions.
Idk how to set a healthy boundary that I won't be talked to that way when he sees me getting upset - and him getting upset- as the same thing, although the way we speak to eachother is vastly different.
I feel like there's a lack of accountability from him that he was the one to rock the foundation and instead of dealing with the consequences he wants to through shade back in my face whenever I have an off day.

In retrospect, Nintendo won the gen commercially and critically. Look at all of the nostalgia that still persists for their Games, while the PS1 remains a forgotten relic and a Joke. Even if there weren't issues with the game selection and the emulation, the PS1 Classic would still be a joke. Hell, Sony did themselves a favor by fucking up the emulation and curation, not to mention putting in a bunch of PAL versions for no reason. At least this way, they obscure the fact that PS1 has a shit library full of forgotten games that no one cares about. "Oh no, don't you see? The PS1 Classic failed because of exogenous issues having nothing to due with the library!" 😏 Clever move Sony. Smart. But you don't have me fooled. People are waking up to the fact that the N64 got RE2 and Mega Man Legends. They're starting to realize that Turok 3 was a triumph. Granted, N64 had very, very few games, but at least it has a legacy. PS1 has nothing. No one cares about Crash Bandicoot. The Xenogears franchsise went to Nintendo. Siphon Filter and Coolboarders are all but forgotten. Sony fans look like fools in 2023, and they, like the PS1 Classic, are Jokes. And no one — no one — is laughing.
—cowgod

I don't look at my e-banking often because I'm always broke. I have problems with my impulse control and spend a lot of money I don't have.
In the middle of May I was at a Comic-Con with a lot of international booths and I spent money like it was nobody's business.
Those are the three days a year when I just don't care, and I spend my money. I don't have enough income to go on holiday, so this fair is my annual holiday. I noticed that there was $40 missing here and $10 in USD and Euros (I'm Swiss), and after the convention I didn't think much of it because I thought "maybe it was a booth where I bought something".
But now it's been almost a month and I thought I'd check my account balance again because I knew it would be low. and I saw that $40 in USD was withdrawn for "CMGIRL" and I thought to myself... wait... that sounds like a porn site. So I called my bank and....
Turns out I'd had over $600 stolen since March. And I didn't realise it.... I might get a refund for the last 30 days, but probably not all of it.... because I was too late...

"Being on the spectrum is not an excuse for being a terrible critic who can't articulate themselves and their awful opinions."
"I know how it feels, but I still don't sympathize with Mr Enter. Fun fact about me: I volunteered with a day treatment program for kids and teenagers with autism who were very poorly adjusted to it. I met a LOT of different kinds of kids and saw just how much people with autism differ from one another. The big thing that you learn doing that is that the same vices in neurotypical people exist in neurodivergent people. Something that many people refuse to acknowledge. I've met people like Mr Enter before. They were lazy, they made excuse after excuse as to why they shouldn't put in any effort to become more well adjusted, and they almost always got kicked out of the program for wasting people's time. Where most of the kids learned coping strategies and learned the skills they were lacking, some refused and made excuses to not co-operate with the staff. Using Autism as this kind of an excuse is extremely disrespectful to the thousands of people with autism who worked their ass off to learn the skills they struggled with and be more well adjusted. People with autism are not a fucking monolith. There are those who work hard, and there are those who make excuses to not even bother trying. And I will never have any sympathy for them."
"I have autism, so I'm more qualified to talk about this than people who have actual professional experience with the many ways in which autism can possibly manifest and how it can potentially impact not only themselves but the people around them." I've never accepted that this pretense because, as I just mentioned, typical human vices still exist in neurodivergent people. The idea that a 14 year-old with autism should have an equal say in their program as the psychiatrist and the youth care worker is flat out ridiculous. Having autism doesn't make you an expert on it. If anything, the biggest hurdle most kids and teenagers face in regards to becoming well-adjusted is recognizing exactly what they struggle with. The idea that having the condition alone makes you an expert on it is ridiculous. It's right up there with "I'm a woman who's an anti-feminist, so that means feminism is bad." No it doesn't. It means that woman is an idiot. Neurodivergent people have the same capacity for laziness, defensiveness, and flat out stubborn denial as neurotypical people. And the Dunning-Kruger effect is just as prevalent among them. It's "divergent" not "alien." Pushing the bullshit idea that an autistic person doesn't need to listen to anyone who contradicts them helps nobody and hurts a lot of people. So kindly fuck off."
I'm posting this here so people can go comment on that post because this needs more attention.
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