In a previous life, before my current job (actually 2 jobs ago), I worked as a case manager for the county mental health system. I spent over 80 grand on my education to make just over $12/hour to deal with crazy people who really didn't want my help. It was very fulfilling. It also made for great stories when I was asked "How was your day?". Case-management was high stress and fast paced...the fact that I lasted only 18 months made me an old timer...most people didn't make it 3. Sometimes I miss it, but then I come to my senses.
Last week, while driving into work (a route that takes me past the clinic I had worked at), I saw one of the clients that used to be on my caseload. He was outside the clinic building, having a heated conversation...WITH A POLITICAL POSTER... I had to laugh...it was wrong, but I had to. I told some friends and family about this, but they didn't quite get the magnitude of how funny it really was.
Schizophrenics can really brighten up your day.
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