Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
13. You are doing important and often thankless work. It is common for people in your position to
Sat Aug 4, 2018, 04:30 PM
Aug 2018

get burned out from time to time and for some, even permanently. You sound like a saint, I don't know if I could do what you do and there will always be people who try to take advantage of the trusting good nature of another.

You are serving a difficult population because I would imagine that there is a lot of substance abuse going on. Sometimes your patience and compassion can be exhausted.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Thank you, Loungers, for ...»Reply #13