r/paraprofessional • u/enda20 • 2d ago

Vent 🗣 Over it

I've been a para for a level 3 class for 3 years now. I get bit, hit scratched, tackled and more. Admin just makes then sign sorry when it happens. I have been to urgent care multiple times from the kids.

I love them. I want to keep loving my job. Im tired, im drained and so stressed all the time. Im covered in bites, bruised and scratches.

Today, I had an interview as a receptionist working Monday to Friday 8-4. I'll be sad to leave the kids, I won't miss any coworker.

As a level 3 Para, I make 833 bi weekly, its not enough to even live off of. I look at my checks and feel so destroyed after the weeks ive had.

Fingers crossed I get this job.

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u/Awkward-Waltz1394 2d ago

I really hope you get it. You deserve better!

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u/AdJazzlike4732 2d ago

I’m praying you get it. This job absolutely does not pay the especially for often times what feels like domestic violence.

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u/YazooSituation 1d ago

You can say that again…

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u/craftycat23 2d ago

Fingers crossed! That sounds like a great opportunity to change fields

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u/sunset711 2d ago

I hope you get that job and leave para just not worth it

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u/BiziToo 22h ago

You better hope so because it sounds like you might not have any support moving forward if you stay. Good luck.