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From: Greg.See-Kee@f631.n712.z3.fidonet.org (Greg See-Kee)
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Subject: Re: Visitors - arranging them
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Date: 10 Jul 90 20:26:06 GMT
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 >     Here I have someone who works an 8 hour shift for $660 a 
 > month.  For $85 a day I would at lest expect them to work 8 
 > hours, not just to dress me and put me in the wheelchair.

We found that it helps to have not just the one person.  You
become too dependent on them, and they feel overwhelmingly guilty
if they let you down.

Try having two or three, plus weekend staff.  It is easier & more
relaxing for everyone.  Also, each visitor is better at one thing
than another person is.

By "split", you "rule" better too: "split & rule!"

It will be a test of you management skills to try to arrange so
many attendants.  But you will find that they all stay with you
longer, instead of literally burning out every two months.

... c:\dos\sign.lis

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