Popular Post ktgrok Posted July 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2019 Wanted to give a good update on my nearly 20 year old with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, etc. He's ithe one that I basically just handed a diploma too and we cut our losses 🙂 He's been working as a kennel technician at a vet office for a while now, and after a new owner took over was less and less happy. He was working fewer hours, having to work every weekend, having to go in early int he AM, then go back for the afternoon shift during the week so fewer hours but still taking up most of his day, etc. So, after a few conversations with me gently reminding him that if he's not happy to look elsewhere rather than quit or do a crap job and get fired, he applied for a veterinary assistant job at another clinic and got the job! He wrote out his updated resume all on his own, went out on his own and bought new dress pants and a dress shirt, interviewed, then did a working interview, and the manager said she wanted to hire him on the spot as her lead vet tech would never forgive her if she didn't - he was that great to work with 🙂 He's going to have a better job, a pay bump, better hours, and get to learn a ton in a much more organized, well run environment. And he did it all himself! He's also making more noises about going to college, so we shall see!!! I'm just so proud of him I could burst. Meanwhile, my ex in laws called about some paperwork pertaining to my late ex, and mentioned that they were upset with my son as he has only contacted them twice since his father died and he is all they have of him, etc. Well, yes, he should call them more, but he's a teen boy. With ASD for crying out loud! How about YOU call and offer to come up here and take him to lunch, or invite him to dinner, or something!! Or meet him halfway. Send him regular, non guilt inducing texts and messages and such. That kind of thing. This isn't easy for HIM either, and he's the kid! Turns out her husband is not doing well...he has parkinson's and has been in and out of the hospital with TIAs. Well...it's hard on Michael to have to deal with that kind of medical stuff after his father. Maybe be understanding, and acknowledge that? sigh. My mom earlier offered to invite them to her house for lunch one day - she's halfway between their house and our house, so michael could see them and have her there as a go between, which I think may be the best thing. I'll talk to him about that. But I'm also not going to overburden him. Either way, he's doing well, and I wanted to share how proud of him I am! 60 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBelle Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 That is fabulous news! No wonder you're proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 What a wonderful update, I'm so happy for both of you! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 That's awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Wonderful update 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 What a great update!! Good for him on taking action. There are times that I stuck with something much longer than I should have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Congrats to your ds for getting a great new job on his own! That's terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 What great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Arctic Mama said: I’m so impressed with how much growth he has had since you graduated him. It really was the best decision for the sanity of all involved, and if he is motivated enough by the new vet tech job to try for more education that’s so wonderful! I’m sorry your ex in-laws are being a bit weird about the contact thing and ITA that with boys, especially that age, they really need to take the lead. I can imagine the health stuff being slightly traumatizing too 😞 Thank you for the update! How is your younger son doing after the PANDAS/PANS diagnosis and changes with gluten and such? He's doing pretty well! He had a bit of a setback recently with a respiratory illness but got on antibiotics and is doing better. Anxiety at night, crying easily, and lack of appetite were the big issues with also quite a bit of hyperkinetic stuff, but no OCD for the most part, so very grateful. The celiac thing is hard, but we are starting to get used to it. Thanks for asking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) Fantastic! Edited July 12, 2019 by DawnM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 That's great! And I love it when employees leave jobs with unreasonable expectations. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Awesome!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Wonderful update Katie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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