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A round pin in a square hole. Eclectic. Concerned with how the world is developing into the abyss. Take care of each other because death is never the end.

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Jayjay • commented on 7 posts 8 hours ago

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I want to pay tribute to a friend of mine here. He is a bin-man. Met him about 20 years ago. He is such an intelligent man! But he is dyslectic. 40 years ago we didn't know much about it. Fortunately he works for a company that takes it people really seriously and he got trainings to the highest driver's licences of the heaviest vehicles with trailer imaginable. Just ask him and he knows everything about which type of waste is transported to where. I admire this man. We do need professors as well but without this bin-genie we wouldn't be anywhere :).

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

In my environment, you are right. At the same time, I;ve heard other stories from other companies. However, any well thinking person wouldn't call them lazy, at the same time they're not hiring them. We are locked into a system of "costs & benefits", and it leaves little room for people who could benefit a company or not. It is an awful system, especially when we know there is more money in the tax paradises that poor and disabled people around the globe need.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Two things: the "not working part" means nothing else but "unpaid work" keep that in mind please. The second is "But even after all I went through I am so glad I took care of her when she needed it.". Yes, this is what life is about. Noone can get a life back from the dead. Nothing will replace your efforts and care ....hope you recover from your crash in the knowledge that you did not the right thing but the only right thing. Stay strong!

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

You are making an excellent point: "Without this care our society would not function as we have too little nursing homes AND too little care workers." THIS is something that should be addressed by any gouvernment (be it right or left).

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

My utmost respect that you were able to carrying this on for so many years. That is love. Hope none of you feels guilty that you had to give up.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

This one should be on top, by far. I should note that not every support worker is as dedicated as the OP. But, boy, everyone wants this support worker !

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I would say that most teachers start out trying. Whether they get the chance or not? That's mostly up to the institutions they are teaching in.

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Jayjay • upvoted 20 items 8 hours ago

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I asked for written instructions due to hearing loss. Was told " we are not that kind of place". Reasonable accomodations be dambed. Couldnt hire a lawyer because the company hired almost every law firm in town to " do a small job" so representing yoy is a conflict of interest.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I'll help.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I'll help.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Gotta give props to Home Depot for a good run at this. At my local there's a 'little person' (apologies if that's not the correct term) manager, several workers in wheelchairs and an amputee that I'm aware of. Amazing that a hardware store who's job is to sell large heavy construction goods can manage this, but no grocery store can.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Not sure where this person lives, but I have never heard anyone call the unemployed disabled lazy parasites.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Many workplaces are not accommodating in their environment for the disabled. They can make it very difficult for someone to get around.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Can't upvote this one enough.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Gotta love the arm-chair medical professionals deciding who is disabled enough to be entitled to disability money.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Only if you are a flerf, antivaxxer, chemtrailer, 'all science are Satan's work's, etc people.. 🤷‍♂️

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

We had to put grandma on my husbands side in a nursing home when it became impossible for our family to care for her at home.😢 We still went on a roster to visit her every other day till she died. That said in Switzerland roughly 80 million hours are provided in UNPAID care by family members per year! That translates to roughly 3.7 billion SFr per year. Without this care our society would not function as we have too little nursing homes AND too little care workers. And those we have are SEVERLY underpaid! 😭 (https://www.proinfirmis.ch/ueber-uns/aktuelles/detail/news/pflegende-angehoerige-leisten-rund-80-millionen-stunden-unbezahlte-arbeit.html)

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I appreciate your work very much. It's hard labour.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Taking care of someone with dementia is very rewarding but so difficult. I was caregiver and I've done it with my whole heart but I did way to much and I crashed after my MIL died. People think it is strange that I've got a burn-out from "not working". But even after all I went through I am so glad I took care of her when she needed it.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

This is one of the most difficult and noble jobs.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

If anyone ever calls you a lazy parasite, I'll gladly beat them up on your behalf.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

They don't want to make ajustments for disabled people. My niece has backproblems and she needed a higher chair and desk to work on, her boss found it easier to fire her.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

My MIL has dementia. At first we were trying to provide in home care for her. It took the whole family (6 people) on a roster to maintain 24/7 care for her including 24/7 supervision, all meals, shopping, personal care, medical appointments, home cleaning etc etc. It's really hard. We managed to do this for three years until her needs escalated and we eventually had to put her in special dementia care home.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Education is called brainwashing now?

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Yes, that's why I need a dictionary.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

Being a carer for someone with dementia is a 24/7 job. There are no days off and no lunch breaks in that job. Looking after children is hard but at least with children they usually eventually grow up and become independent. Try picking up a full grown adult when they've wet the bed and can't get up. I've seen people nearly destroy themselves physically and mentally to look after an elderly relative. That's why it's important to not judge people who make the decision to put their relative in a home.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I was taught when becoming a teacher that the custodian is your best friend. Respect and recognition of this very important person makes your work way easier.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

As someone on disability, this is very true. I spent years looking for a job, only to be rejected or get no response. These were entry-level retail jobs, too

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Jayjay • commented on a post 1 day ago

50 Times People Spotted Such Creative Solutions At Their Hotels, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

Just let's hope they also got the waterpressure....

Jayjay • upvoted 12 items 1 day ago

50 Times People Spotted Such Creative Solutions At Their Hotels, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

Gross. Why opt for a wood-printed dirt sponge when you could simply have nice, cleanable hard floors?

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

Hahaha and the wife is still blissfully sleeping

50 Times People Spotted Such Creative Solutions At Their Hotels, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

Gross. Why opt for a wood-printed dirt sponge when you could simply have nice, cleanable hard floors?

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

Hahaha and the wife is still blissfully sleeping

50 Times People Spotted Such Creative Solutions At Their Hotels, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

It's not just for people who might be using a wheelchair, it's great for those of us who are shorter than the height of an average man (quite a bit more than half of the population).

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

Well that's a bit of a change up there Innit?

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

They come only with a banana. For scale.

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

And then you just sit on your bed contemplating life and reviewing all the plausible excuses you haven't used yet

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

She looks like she wishes she had swiped left

50 Of The Funniest Classical Art Memes To Make Your Daily Coffee Break More Enjoyable (New Pics)

didnt specify who had to be nude

PotentialPower4313 reply

I’m a support worker for adults with complex learning and physical disabilities have been for 7 years now - no u don’t just “wipe bums for a living”. I keep them alive and happy, giving them a quality of life filled with as much independence and choice as they can have. I treat them with dignity and respect while yes at times supporting them with personal care because guess what? They can’t do it! So someone has to, it’s such a tiny part of my job and the least bit interesting. Hardly anyone hears about the love and patience, acceptance and humility the people I support teach me and give me every day.

The_Law_of_Pizza reply

I'm an attorney. A lot of people - maybe most people - have this bizarre idea that a court case turns on who has the better attorney. As if we're wizards, hurling eldritch beams of light at one another until one of our minds snap and the empty husk slumps to the floor. The judge whispers a fey enchantment, his fingers curling in an unknown, arcane sign, and the victor is bathed in emerald light. A bad attorney can absolutely sink your case, but once you reach a level of basic competence, the facts of the case are almost exclusively what drive victory or defeat. I can make clever arguments all day, but if you beat the s**t out of an orphan to steal his Pokemon cards, my twisted magicks will not avail you.

daird1 reply

Unemployed disabled. We want to work, but nobody will let us. Then they turn around and call us lazy parasites.

LiquidSoCrates reply

Construction. No, I’m not looking to build your deck for a cheeseburger and a six pack of beer.

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Jayjay • submitted a new post 1 month ago

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How Do We Stop Toxic Conspiracy Theorists Against Anyone? For Instance, The Princess Of Wales.

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Christmas On Low Budget

Jayjay • submitted a new post 5 months ago

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How To Restore Balance In This World?

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How Do We Stop Toxic Conspiracy Theorists Against Anyone? For Instance, The Princess Of Wales.

Jayjay • submitted 3 list additions 5 months ago

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Jayjay • commented on 7 posts 8 hours ago

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

My utmost respect that you were able to carrying this on for so many years. That is love. Hope none of you feels guilty that you had to give up.

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

This one should be on top, by far. I should note that not every support worker is as dedicated as the OP. But, boy, everyone wants this support worker !

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I would say that most teachers start out trying. Whether they get the chance or not? That's mostly up to the institutions they are teaching in.

Jayjay • commented on a post 1 day ago

50 Times People Spotted Such Creative Solutions At Their Hotels, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

Just let's hope they also got the waterpressure....

Jayjay • commented on 4 posts 3 days ago

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

Thank you for the explanation (and the upvote :))

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

Good for you!

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

As I said: Fear is a bad advisor, but when the fear has a reality to it, it is understandable even though the actions on it are not.

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

I live in one of the older cities :), in the center. Maybe that's why I'm not impressed anymore. However, you are right about Maastricht because of the Maas dividing it (very impressive walking over the bridge). But even then, now my kid is studying in Rotterdam, I visit more often and I like that city. Have you ever taken the Spido through the harbour? Very impressive! And the Markthal is also awesome. Rotterdam is a weird combination of old and new, and it is a world city. I love all the different people that you meet there. Also the motto of Rotterdam is "niet lullen maar poetsen" (don't talk, just do) which is really helpful most of the time.

Jayjay • commented on 8 posts 4 days ago

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

Even though the Japanese in Canada, US, Australia were probably normal and law abiding citizens, the way Japan wreaked havoc in Asia was abominal and worse. Still the "troostmeisjes" of the Netherlands in Dutch Indonesia did not get a proper apology. And I just read this article on the atrocities of Japanese Unit 731 in China: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27597226/inside-unit-731-human-experiments-ww2/. The fear for the Japanese before and during WW2 was not something out of the blue.

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

don't forget the cheese!

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

d***s = d.r.u.g.s!

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

Argh, that is the image we Dutch have, indeed, however, the biggest problem is the number of tourists that come here thinking that d***s are easy here.

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

I'm not sure where you are from, but usually only farmers wear them during work, and we have less and less farmers nowadays.

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

🤣👍However, nearly every old city (except for Rotterdam) looks alike with the canals and trader houses, go to Leeuwarden, Groningen, Utrecht, Delft, and you get bored unless you have a fascination with it. Rotterdam is much more diverse and fun!

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

And don't forget about the trams companies and NS (trains, dutch railways) that were paid to transport the Jews to Westerbork...

“Scottish Haggis Are Practically Extinct”: 30 Interesting Facts About Countries Round The Globe

And the Dragon for Wales. By the way, the national animal for the Netherlands is also a Lion. Maybe something to do with William III, prince of Orange, king of England and stadtholder of the 7 provinces?

Jayjay • upvoted 20 items 11 hours ago

“What's A Misconception About Your Profession That You're Tired Of Hearing?” (30 Answers)

I appreciate your work very much. It's hard labour.

DeCapitator reply

Vegetable farmer. We get so many applicants wanting to "connect to the soil", yet have never touched a shovel before. So many people don't seem to understand that farming is manual labor with long hours and hardship every day. And It's all just to limp by. We aren't making much money.