Survival Of The Fittest

Looks like the new job is going to be quite the trying time. I suppose that having learning disabled children with emotional disturbances restrained in the middle of the classroom because they just threw a tray of cups and water pitcher at their class mates is fairly normal. It’s normal to have these kids take swings at you, punch, kick, bite, stab, cut, and otherwise clock you one just for redirecting them. Velociraptors seem kinder than what some of these kids are capable of, especially in groups. I observed something of a clever if not manipulative thing to do to a staff member. One kid talks to the staff member while a few others sneak up behind the staff member and then jump them. Wow!

I have learned long ago to be situationally aware when working with clients. Positioning yourself close to exits and in area where leaving is accessible if thing get funky is always ideal. Think secret agent man in a clandestine rendezvous in some pub. You bet your bippy Mr. Secret Agent Man is gonna be covering his arse in more ways than one. I have never liked having my back to groups, so this shouldn’t be a problem in avoiding sneak attacks. It could happen.

So this week is shadowing other employees. Next week is some intense training for work. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. I’m not too worried about it. I think I can handle the job for the most part. I think I will survive! :)

Tammolly~ Feeling like a fish out of water for the moment.

...So if I die today I'll be the happy phantom
And I'll go wearin' my naughties like a jewel
I'm still an angel to a girl who hates to sin…