New Dog and Life

[Dillon]

It’s been a couple months but I like to share how things are going. First it’s been literally over 2 months since my dog who I had for 6 years passed away from cancer. It took me quite a while to get over a death of a best friend and I I kept telling my self I would never get another dog for a while. It wasn’t until 3 weeks ago I was received a 7 week old puppy. Meet Murfee my now 10 week old Golden Retriever who has quite the personality. He already knows how to sit and shake even without command. He loves to “help” where I am currently growing some tomato and pepper seedlings where he has killed a couple plants that have sprouted just by eating the entire thing and digging up dirt .

I am still working as a patient transporter at a hospital within my hometown for 7 months now and while I do love the job of getting to take care of patients the job has been burning me out socially and physically. Normally I am dealing with 10 patients throughout my 8 hour shift but over the past several weeks I am now tending to double on a daily basis as this is due to our department being understaffed and being over worked. I am having to put in a little more effort just to make up for a couple coworkers who have been calling out lately such as as moving patients especially disabled ones from stretchers to beds, walking from one end of the hospital to the other just to return equipment such as oxygen tanks and getting assigned with back to back to back patients without having a chance to sit down for a possible 15 minute break. I’ve been walking more than 20,000 steps a day or the equivalent of 7-10 miles per weekday. Socially I can’t seem to keep up when I’m getting burned out physically on various days. I enjoy talking to others other than some demeaning or rude people (mainly staff-co workers) but I notice myself lately have been getting timid around people such as patients that it’s gotten to where like this week I decided to take a personal day off from work due to the overload of my mental well being and my social battery running dry. There are days I love my job but there are those where I just want to quit. In the meantime while I have this job I am currently looking for other jobs that aren’t as patient direct/facing as this healthcare job. I mentioned before a while back I am pursuing the radiology at my college with the hopes of getting in by this Summer, well unfortunately I had to drop a class last week that was a prerequisite class and only thing I had left to do in order to be eligible to apply to the program by April 1st deadline and because of that I will more than likely be delayed and won’t be able to apply again until Fall of 2026 (November 2026). I am looking at other program options i am indeed qualified for in case radiology doesn’t pan out such as Sterile Processing, surgical technician, and medical laboratory sciences.


Anyway here is a pic of my new dog Murfee!

 

[monkeyclogs]

very cute dog!

it sounds like all the alternative jobs you are considering would be more rewarding for you than the one you have. it's a shame about having to wait 6 months to pursue the radiology further but 6 months might go quite quickly. especially with an pawsome new puppy to keep you busy.

 

[Lou Laurinen]

Awww what a cute puppy. Golden retrievers are one of my favorites.

Best of luck with everything!

 

[FayetheADHDsquirrel]

I hope you can get a job role that is better for you. The puppy is adorable. I'm sorry you lost your previous dog. I lost mine about a month ago and lost my horse a couple of months before that so I sympathize with you about loss. I hope your new puppy has a long and happy life.

 

[Dillon]

very cute dog!

it sounds like all the alternative jobs you are considering would be more rewarding for you than the one you have. it's a shame about having to wait 6 months to pursue the radiology further but 6 months might go quite quickly. especially with an pawsome new puppy to keep you busy.

There are days especially this month where I just want to quit/resign due to the social burnout the job gives me (not with the patients as I love a lot of the ones I interact and care for). Although this job has been paying for my schooling despite being paid $16 an hour working almost 40 hours a week.
I am planning on applying to a sterile processing tech program that my community college has and it only takes 4 months to complete plus there’s a little bit higher pay with jobs in sterile processing. Won’t have to deal with social burnout as much as someone who is doing transport.

 

[VAW]

It’s been a couple months but I like to share how things are going. First it’s been literally over 2 months since my dog who I had for 6 years passed away from cancer. It took me quite a while to get over a death of a best friend and I I kept telling my self I would never get another dog for a while. It wasn’t until 3 weeks ago I was received a 7 week old puppy. Meet Murfee my now 10 week old Golden Retriever who has quite the personality. He already knows how to sit and shake even without command. He loves to “help” where I am currently growing some tomato and pepper seedlings where he has killed a couple plants that have sprouted just by eating the entire thing and digging up dirt .

I am still working as a patient transporter at a hospital within my hometown for 7 months now and while I do love the job of getting to take care of patients the job has been burning me out socially and physically. Normally I am dealing with 10 patients throughout my 8 hour shift but over the past several weeks I am now tending to double on a daily basis as this is due to our department being understaffed and being over worked. I am having to put in a little more effort just to make up for a couple coworkers who have been calling out lately such as as moving patients especially disabled ones from stretchers to beds, walking from one end of the hospital to the other just to return equipment such as oxygen tanks and getting assigned with back to back to back patients without having a chance to sit down for a possible 15 minute break. I’ve been walking more than 20,000 steps a day or the equivalent of 7-10 miles per weekday. Socially I can’t seem to keep up when I’m getting burned out physically on various days. I enjoy talking to others other than some demeaning or rude people (mainly staff-co workers) but I notice myself lately have been getting timid around people such as patients that it’s gotten to where like this week I decided to take a personal day off from work due to the overload of my mental well being and my social battery running dry. There are days I love my job but there are those where I just want to quit. In the meantime while I have this job I am currently looking for other jobs that aren’t as patient direct/facing as this healthcare job. I mentioned before a while back I am pursuing the radiology at my college with the hopes of getting in by this Summer, well unfortunately I had to drop a class last week that was a prerequisite class and only thing I had left to do in order to be eligible to apply to the program by April 1st deadline and because of that I will more than likely be delayed and won’t be able to apply again until Fall of 2026 (November 2026). I am looking at other program options i am indeed qualified for in case radiology doesn’t pan out such as Sterile Processing, surgical technician, and medical laboratory sciences.


Anyway here is a pic of my new dog Murfee!

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Hi Dillon, I have a question for you. My daughter has had a break up with her boyfriend she has lived with for about 10 years. He basically told her that he didn't think he ever loved her and was just using her so she has moved back home with us. She wants to get a puppy really bad and thinks that is the only thing right now that will make her happy. Do you think that your new puppy filled in a gap and makes you happy? I have no problem getting her a puppy, we have been looking but haven't seen any puppies close by that she can get. BTW your new puppy is adorable!

 

[monkeyclogs]

There are days especially this month where I just want to quit/resign due to the social burnout the job gives me (not with the patients as I love a lot of the ones I interact and care for). Although this job has been paying for my schooling despite being paid $16 an hour working almost 40 hours a week.
I am planning on applying to a sterile processing tech program that my community college has and it only takes 4 months to complete plus there’s a little bit higher pay with jobs in sterile processing. Won’t have to deal with social burnout as much as someone who is doing transport.

this sounds like a good idea!

 

[monkeyclogs]

Hi Dillon, I have a question for you. My daughter has had a break up with her boyfriend she has lived with for about 10 years. He basically told her that he didn't think he ever loved her and was just using her so she has moved back home with us. She wants to get a puppy really bad and thinks that is the only thing right now that will make her happy. Do you think that your new puppy filled in a gap and makes you happy? I have no problem getting her a puppy, we have been looking but haven't seen any puppies close by that she can get. BTW your new puppy is adorable!

can I answer...

i'm totally lost without a dog. he gives me purpose and stability. ive had "a dog" for over 20 years and my mental health is way worse in-between dogs. i've always rescued at around d 2yo and recommend that... puppies are a lot of work and can be very stressful so i might be inclined to suggest that. I know some of my friends who have had puppies have struggled to cope in the first 12 months. if she has your support that may be easier though

 

[VAW]

can I answer...

i'm totally lost without a dog. he gives me purpose and stability. ive had "a dog" for over 20 years and my mental health is way worse in-between dogs. i've always rescued at around d 2yo and recommend that... puppies are a lot of work and can be very stressful so i might be inclined to suggest that. I know some of my friends who have had puppies have struggled to cope in the first 12 months. if she has your support that may be easier though

Thank you for answering, I do feel better about getting her a dog, however I can't get a grown dog because I have a small dog and two cats, I would have to incorporate him or her into the family and a puppy just seems like the better choice for us. I love animals but never looked at them as stability and purpose before but I think you may be right there.

 

[Dillon]

Hi Dillon, I have a question for you. My daughter has had a break up with her boyfriend she has lived with for about 10 years. He basically told her that he didn't think he ever loved her and was just using her so she has moved back home with us. She wants to get a puppy really bad and thinks that is the only thing right now that will make her happy. Do you think that your new puppy filled in a gap and makes you happy? I have no problem getting her a puppy, we have been looking but haven't seen any puppies close by that she can get. BTW your new puppy is adorable!

I think everyone’s situation is different but for me getting a puppy helped fill a gap that I am not as depressed but I still and will forever miss my first dog who I’ve had for 6 years as that’s something that can’t be replaced. The pup was originally supposed to to be a friend for my other dog “Luke” but things got derailed when I found Luke had cancer and when he passed in New Years Day this year I practically waited and even forgot at least over a month until I decided to get another one.
So yeah I can say yeah having this new guy around has improved my mental well being; he even has some of the same qualities as my other dog like gives high fives and sleeps right next to me at nights just like Luke used to do.

As far as your daughter goes I think she should get on absolutely I mean it wouldn’t hurt, a puppy would probably treat her kindly anyway. I’m not sure where you live but have your tried Facebook marketplace or Craigslist? I know to be weary of scams but I got my recent one from Craigslist and the previous owner even sent video and pics of him before I even got him so that was a sure way to know was wasn’t being cheated out of getting a puppy.