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I work in a elderly community care facility. I do like most of my patients, however my co-workers are another story. I feel like I do not belong in the group, I eat lunch ususally by myself. I am usually ignored. and my suggestions and opinions usually just float up in the air.

I really wish I could quit.

After 11 years and efforts at bringing in desserts, it does sound as if you are not liked. I would find something else to take up my mental energy at this place.

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sounds like you r excepted by your peers. i will keep my goodies jut or me

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Quit trying. They're probably perverse enough that they enjoy hurting someone. Most groups end up with a goat (I've been it) and in this group, you're it.

Hugs. And hold your head high.

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what do you mean "goat "

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I don't really know how to explain it. Someone they make an outsider. Someone they exclude and just plain decide they're going to torment through exclusion and non-support.

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sounds like you r excepted by your peers. i will keep my goodies jut or me

What do you mean by this? If you directed this post at me, I do not understand your remark. If it means what it came across to me as, I think I might have a little insight to the problem.

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I am sorry . Just wanted to know what you mean by a "goat". No intentions or harm to you or anyone else.

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I am sorry . Just wanted to know what you mean by a "goat". No intentions or harm to you or anyone else.

Huh? You didn't offend me and that isn't the comment that Caliotter quoted.

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

I know it's cliche to say you're not there to make friends, but it sure makes things easier, doesn't it? It may just take them a while to warm up to you. Unless it's the Bermuda triangle of LTC and they're all miserable, they wil get to know you and like you, trust me, I've been there. Try to, in the meantime, focus on how much you're helping the residents and how greatful you woud be if it was your parent in there receiving the wonderful care you provide :)

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I know it's cliche to say you're not there to make friends, but it sure makes things easier, doesn't it? It may just take them a while to warm up to you. Unless it's the Bermuda triangle of LTC and they're all miserable, they wil get to know you and like you, trust me, I've been there. Try to, in the meantime, focus on how much you're helping the residents and how greatful you woud be if it was your parent in there receiving the wonderful care you provide :)

Thank you

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