I know that down time is super infrequent in our business, but if you find yourself with some, what do you do to pass the time?
I ask because I had a lull last year where sickness was at a minimum, and recess was often indoors, which meant fewer injuries. It lasted a couple of weeks, and during those weeks, I averaged 8-10 visits per day, including meds.
With all of my paperwork done and no screenings to do, I was left twiddling my thumbs. I offered to help in the office, but that has been poo-poo'd due to our union contract.
Do you have podcasts you like that are "kid friendly", or an activity/website you particularly enjoy that wouldn't seem too inappropriate for a school setting? I feel like I can only do so much Sudoku before my brain gets fried! I tried knitting last year, but when I did get a visitor, it was tough to figure out where I left off if it was in the middle of a row!
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I usually carry some personal stuff around in my purse for down time. I meal plan/do grocery list, work on our budget/pay bills, do some internet bargain hunting around the holidays (gottadeal.com), do college research for the kids.
Thank you all for the suggestions! I do a lot of those things too, and luckily screenings and general health office craziness has been keeping me busy lately, but who knows what will happen in the future!!
SaltineQueen
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Currently making a grocery list & dreading going grocery shopping after work.