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I never thought I’d say this but social care work is so exhausting !!! I take a nap nearly everyday after work

I take a nap regardless of if I slept enough hours or not. I feel like the heat is draining my energy but at the same time it’s mainly work. I’m working as a student on placement in the disability sector ( all service users have some type of autism) . I work with two service users one talks a lot but he talks real words and tells stories. I find him less draining BUT I can’t really stand the other client. He says real words but then repeats certain words several times and his very loud and full of energy all the time. I find him so exhausting and tiring , I’m suprised I don’t get head aches from him
Xalvadora · 18-21, F
I personally wouldn't've taken psychology in college because of this very reason. It seems like the more you know about psychology, the less fun life would seem to be. For me, it also would feel like if I did took up on psychology, I would be analyzing everyone's vibe, feelings and trying to see if someone's lying or not and I find that exhausting to even think of that scenario.

I know my fair bit of psychology, but not enough to work in that field. I wouldn't want to work somewhere where I'll feel trapped and exhausted all the time.

This is what you have to deal with. I would find it rude if you asked to switch to another service user, because I feel that if you do request that, then your employer or HQ would tell you something like, "You wanted to work in this field, this is what you'll have to put up with."

I have nothing against psychology, I just don't want to work in that field.
Cherryblossom10 · 22-25, F
@Xalvadora yes I was thinking of mentioning how exhausted I am in my supervision meeting but I fear my supervisor will say “ well this is social care it gets like this sometimes , and if we put u with another service user will u not get xhausteed again “
Xalvadora · 18-21, F
@Cherryblossom10 At this point, I'd try another profession.

 
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