I am in a self-contained cross category room. Grades 2-4. We have kiddos who need to be placed in therapeutic schools but those schools are understaffed due to Covid — their staff found other jobs during the shutdown—and so can’t take them. Several of our kids are huge. I have been slammed hard on the back, chased around the room to hit me, kicked, bitten, clawed, hair pulled. Is anyone else experiencing heightened behaviors?

One of my residents suggested I start running to the hospital every day to squeeze in some exercise, and I have truly never felt better.

How do you add positive structure to your life outside of work? I am way too worn out when I get home and my ADHD just takes over...

529 Plan VERSUS Prepaid

We live in Florida and currently have a Freshman in High School and a 16 month old. We hear from our friends and family with college bound children "I wish we would have done Florida PrePaid." After obviously ignoring this for years, we are finally trying to do it before "it's too late" for both children.

Does anyone have recommendations on which plan to go with for each child? I once did the pros and cons on a whiteboard and it seemed like 529 was better.

I want to join a fitness class but I have been going to gym always instead. Any reasons to convince to join fitness class?

Best non-travel credit cards? I have Chase Marriott and SW but looking at best value cards during Covid. Esp Amexes. TIA!!!

I did an HCG trigger on 6/26. Took 1 test/day days 11-15, all positives. Now (day 17pt) I’m having cramps and lots of bloating. Is that normal in very early pregnancy? Slightly panicking...

How much sleep are you guys getting during the week and what are some morning / night routines that have helped you be more rested?

I see a lot of people who have crippling anxiety here work out to feel better. My crippling anxiety kind of paralysis my legs (or at least feels like it to the point that I can’t even walk). Does anyone have similar symptoms and solution for it?
I am in therapy right now but just wanted to hear from someone who is also going through it

Looking for a dermatologist and a new PCP in NYC. Does anyone see a doctor that you would highly recommend?

I have an intern who's hygiene has slowly deteriorated over a few very stressful weeks at work. Should I leave them be, or gently remind them?

Do you think WFH will end suddenly once a vaccine is available? What if you don't get the vaccine?

How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed when you’re having an anxiety attack and just want to curl up under the covers?

Stridor a major issue in these patients coming off a vent for a week or two

Anyone used the blu* pil recreationally?

I’ve been thinking about looking for a new job, but given everything going on with the Coronavirus and layoffs, it doesn’t seem like this is a good time to start looking. What do others think?

How do you quiet your mind? I find my mind still races at night and I have trouble sleeping

So, the CDC removed the Covid guidelines. I’ve never had Covid. I’m afraid people will come into work not wearing a mask and be inconsiderate… ughhh so distracting and disgusting. I’m also at risk to develop complications. Not sure if I should talk to HR. Not even sure if I should ask for accommodations to continue being able to wfh at least most days of the week to reduce risk. Idkkkk 😩This is so unprecedented. I always wear my mask at work. I’m getting pressured to attend firm events as well

Even though having COVID back in November was miserable, felt good today being able to donate convalescent plasma to hopefully help someone in need.

Hi! I’m an LVN working as a Case Manager in California. I’m making $27hr. Is that good or should I be looking elsewhere?

Any recommendations for trip for July first week. With a 1 year old. Thinking international, leaving from NY.

What's the lowest point that you've ever risen from mid season to make the playoffs?

I'm at 2-5 and not giving up.

Best halal food in Montreal?!

Has Cuomo won a golden globe yet?

Any recommendations for buy and hold wines that will be either “better” or rarer in 5-10 years? For personal, not reselling

Anyone up for chat ?

Hello,

I got selected for S&P platts, can someone please give review about that?

What’s a good estimate of the base salary for a Deloitte Senior Manager in the Fed Cyber Risk space?

Hi. One of my friend got an offer from hexaware for Siam role. how about job security and increment.

I had an interview last week and waiting is raising my anxiety. I am on anxiety medications and it doesn’t seem to help. I don’t know why I am getting anxious as I already know I can not control the

Any here hired Hippo Movers before? Reviews look good but then one on yelp made me suspicious if they were fake

Question for those who also struggle with depression (or other mental illness): how do you handle being in a busy time (55-60ish hours billed weekly for a few weeks in a row) while also in a depressive episode? I’m having a really difficult time with that right now, being underwater work-wise as well, and my work product is suffering.

Hi folks - anyone here is a realtor or was a realtor in Toronto before? Looking to chat with people who have the experience.

What is the most you've invested into a single stock?

What is the biggest loss you've endured?

What are ways I can spend my $200 airline credit for the Amex platinum ? I saw upgrades don’t count and I have status so already get free baggage, lounge etc.

Staying at the Ritz and STR in the Maldives so expecting good service and reading mixed things about tipping. I usually don’t tip much at hotels (never really thought about it) but what do people do? Is there an expectation and would the amount be based on like room rate or just a flat daily per day?

I was given a tentative offer for a job at a government hospital. The salary they are offering is lower than what I'm making now. For government jobs with a defined GS level salary on the job posting, do they have a wiggle room for salary negotiations?

Just out of curiosity, are any Paraeducators (or teachers) working on transitional goals with their students? I work with the sped population and I just started working with high school student. I’m looking for outside resources to teach my students independent living skills. This is a new area for me and any guidance would be helpful!

what kind of professional development does your district provide you?

How do we feel about sped aides constantly being on their phones when with students? It’s pervasive in our building and is driving me crazy. Yes there are down times but this is beyond that. Am I expecting too much as a fellow aide for everyone to be as engaged as I am?

Do you get pulled to sub? Can ypu refuse? How much extra do you get paid?

Hi. So have you had covid cases and the admin doesn’t tell the staff who was exposed. We have 4. And I found out through coworkers and I’m high risk

Our principal does not want we 1:1 aides at IEP meetings for our student. The mother of my student had to insist I be included. I was ignored at the meeting until the mother said, I’d like to hear from Sarah. Anyone else experience this?

I am in self-contained. Our students are never sent home even tho they are obviously ill. Only projectile vomiting sends a student home. So then we staff get sick because of our close contact, toileting, etc, and have to use our sick days and then run out of sick days. Anyone else experiencing this?

Does your district offer professional development that is relevant to your job?
What would you like to see more of?

I need to ask a question of special Ed teachers. A student put her clothes in the toilet… Is it allowable to make that student put the wet clothes on?

We paras are in a cross-category self-contained autism/BD/LD/ED grades 2-4. We are hit, scratched, kicked. We are 6 adults and 10 kids. We work 8:30-3:30. Half hour lunch and no breaks. Is this typical? Short lunch and no breaks?