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Red Horizon Ranch
02:04:22 Red
Yeah, lunge cavesson with reins on two of the noseband rings, I’ll see if I have a pic
Minerva
02:03:07 Min
Yes please Red!
Minerva
02:02:48 Min
Oh that's another one actually- do any of you long-rein without a bit in, and if so what tack do you put on? Ted's got a year without a bit as I'll not know if his wolf teeth have fallen out until his next dentist check (and then he'll have them removed if they haven't) but I'd like to get him longreining before then to help his confidence
Red Horizon Ranch
02:02:24 Red
Acacia
It ultimately is luck but using maps and capturing on capture day helps a lot. I am kind of a capture addict lol if you just keep going you will lose a lot of money but eventually you might get something good lol
Red Horizon Ranch
02:01:17 Red
I can pm you some book and video recommendations! Have done a lot of clicker training and really recommend it. It is so motivating and fun for them (and us hehe)
Fantasy Horses
02:00:21 Fantasy | Fanta
Anyone know the best strategy to complete this quest?
Capture 3 triple Premium horses.
Acacia Riding Center
02:00:02 
but how? just luck?
Minerva
01:59:43 Min
I'll definitely give it a look Red- do you have any you'd reccommend? I really want to get him started with as nice an experience as possible so everything helps!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:59:31 Red
Yeah Acacia you definitely can get Ws from the wild!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:57:44 Red
Min if you are open to it you should look up some demos for how clicker trainers teach good manners. He could definitely figure out expectations around food. It’s like if you’re bad at math you need to practice math problems. If he’s bad with food around you need to practice with him and food
Acacia Riding Center
01:57:02 
How are you guys capturing W's in the wild?
Minerva
01:53:50 Min
Thankfully Ted figured out FAST that I was a provider of food. It's unfortunate that we've had to annex treats because that would get him doing pretty much anything, but unfortunately he bites like a bastard when theres even the hint of them being around. He'll be a cracking horse when he's all grown up though- even as a gangly baby he's eyecatching
FirstLightFarms
01:46:26 puck
Oh thats so good! My guy isnt quite "lob a blanket on" level yet but its so rewarding watching how confident they can become
Minerva
01:45:19 Min
Absolutely haha. I'm really proud of him though- he arrived at the end of May vaguely leadable but pretty much feral and had to live in the field shelter for a week. Now he's out in the field with no headcollar 24/7 and I can lob a rug onto him while he's loose without him lifting his head
Red Horizon Ranch
01:44:39 Red
Yeah Boulder so relatable. I try to let my horse initiate touch and the things we do whenever possible. Like take the extra five minutes to let her walk up to me in the field instead of going out and getting her, pause when she turns her head away when brushing, etc. It changes the game truly and has honestly completely changed how I go about life in general, for the better. Horses have so little autonomy in our world so the little things like that we can do means so much to them. When I’m bridling a horse or anything like that I notice that they will maybe seem like they’re saying no initially by turning away or something. If you notice and respect that a lot of the time they will immediately put their nose in after, where if you had tried to chase after them it probably would escalate. That whole philosophy just means a lot to me
Boulder Creek
01:43:32 
Speaking of training
- I saw incredible training with Dan of Double Dan
What he can do with horses is amazing
I was enthralled with the Road To The Horse exhibition
Silver Melody Acres
01:42:08 Solar - KNNs
Typical gangly teenage boy XD
Minerva
01:40:50 Min
Haha I'll put a bit less pressure on myself then thank you. I'm hoping to get some poles before the end of the year so we can do some proprioception work because my goodness that boy doesn't know where his feet are xD Plus side is he doesn't mind things being around his legs whatsoever since he's so used to wandering into things
Pentagram Stables
01:40:06 Penta - KNNs
No lines, and no chasing. You just don't know our way and I'll leave it at that.
Boulder Creek
01:39:59 
I wasn't a super fan of Warwick until I saw an article heading that said something like Let Your Horse Approach You
(Yes literally only read the title)
And it's made a Huge improvement in my interactions with the horses at the barn.
I can have the stall door open and have them between me at it (huge outdoor pen) and they will chose to come to me and boop my hand without any interaction besides standing still.

And I saw a video where he said don't touch the horse until they touch you and they will tell you where to touch

(Some of it feels woowoo, but it's making a difference in the relationships between the horses and I)

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Red Horizon Ranch
02:04:22 Red
Yeah, lunge cavesson with reins on two of the noseband rings, I’ll see if I have a pic
Minerva
02:03:07 Min
Yes please Red!
Minerva
02:02:48 Min
Oh that's another one actually- do any of you long-rein without a bit in, and if so what tack do you put on? Ted's got a year without a bit as I'll not know if his wolf teeth have fallen out until his next dentist check (and then he'll have them removed if they haven't) but I'd like to get him longreining before then to help his confidence
Red Horizon Ranch
02:02:24 Red
Acacia
It ultimately is luck but using maps and capturing on capture day helps a lot. I am kind of a capture addict lol if you just keep going you will lose a lot of money but eventually you might get something good lol
Red Horizon Ranch
02:01:17 Red
I can pm you some book and video recommendations! Have done a lot of clicker training and really recommend it. It is so motivating and fun for them (and us hehe)
Fantasy Horses
02:00:21 Fantasy | Fanta
Anyone know the best strategy to complete this quest?
Capture 3 triple Premium horses.
Acacia Riding Center
02:00:02 
but how? just luck?
Minerva
01:59:43 Min
I'll definitely give it a look Red- do you have any you'd reccommend? I really want to get him started with as nice an experience as possible so everything helps!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:59:31 Red
Yeah Acacia you definitely can get Ws from the wild!
Red Horizon Ranch
01:57:44 Red
Min if you are open to it you should look up some demos for how clicker trainers teach good manners. He could definitely figure out expectations around food. It’s like if you’re bad at math you need to practice math problems. If he’s bad with food around you need to practice with him and food
Acacia Riding Center
01:57:02 
How are you guys capturing W's in the wild?
Minerva
01:53:50 Min
Thankfully Ted figured out FAST that I was a provider of food. It's unfortunate that we've had to annex treats because that would get him doing pretty much anything, but unfortunately he bites like a bastard when theres even the hint of them being around. He'll be a cracking horse when he's all grown up though- even as a gangly baby he's eyecatching
FirstLightFarms
01:46:26 puck
Oh thats so good! My guy isnt quite "lob a blanket on" level yet but its so rewarding watching how confident they can become
Minerva
01:45:19 Min
Absolutely haha. I'm really proud of him though- he arrived at the end of May vaguely leadable but pretty much feral and had to live in the field shelter for a week. Now he's out in the field with no headcollar 24/7 and I can lob a rug onto him while he's loose without him lifting his head
Red Horizon Ranch
01:44:39 Red
Yeah Boulder so relatable. I try to let my horse initiate touch and the things we do whenever possible. Like take the extra five minutes to let her walk up to me in the field instead of going out and getting her, pause when she turns her head away when brushing, etc. It changes the game truly and has honestly completely changed how I go about life in general, for the better. Horses have so little autonomy in our world so the little things like that we can do means so much to them. When I’m bridling a horse or anything like that I notice that they will maybe seem like they’re saying no initially by turning away or something. If you notice and respect that a lot of the time they will immediately put their nose in after, where if you had tried to chase after them it probably would escalate. That whole philosophy just means a lot to me
Boulder Creek
01:43:32 
Speaking of training
- I saw incredible training with Dan of Double Dan
What he can do with horses is amazing
I was enthralled with the Road To The Horse exhibition
Silver Melody Acres
01:42:08 Solar - KNNs
Typical gangly teenage boy XD
Minerva
01:40:50 Min
Haha I'll put a bit less pressure on myself then thank you. I'm hoping to get some poles before the end of the year so we can do some proprioception work because my goodness that boy doesn't know where his feet are xD Plus side is he doesn't mind things being around his legs whatsoever since he's so used to wandering into things
Pentagram Stables
01:40:06 Penta - KNNs
No lines, and no chasing. You just don't know our way and I'll leave it at that.
Boulder Creek
01:39:59 
I wasn't a super fan of Warwick until I saw an article heading that said something like Let Your Horse Approach You
(Yes literally only read the title)
And it's made a Huge improvement in my interactions with the horses at the barn.
I can have the stall door open and have them between me at it (huge outdoor pen) and they will chose to come to me and boop my hand without any interaction besides standing still.

And I saw a video where he said don't touch the horse until they touch you and they will tell you where to touch

(Some of it feels woowoo, but it's making a difference in the relationships between the horses and I)

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Sucky Work January 9, 2024 08:19 PM

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I currently work as a CNA providing care for clients in their home. Overall, I enjoy my job and it pays well, but the company I work for who sets up your schedule and what not really sucks.

To get to the point, about a month ago I told them that starting in January I could only work 15 hours a week because I am in school and my classes this semester are homework intensive.

A couple days ago, they called me and told me they need me to work 20 hours a week and I felt forced to say yes. I was hoping to make it work, but I learned that I really need those extra 5 hours for studying. You may be wondering why I said yes in the first place and the answer is because everytime I have said no to requests like this, they tell me I still have to do it. So basically they ask you out of courtesy, but if you give an answer they don't like they force you to do it.

Next week I am planning on telling them I am sorry, but I can't keep my commitment to work 20 hours a week because I don't have enough time to do my schoolwork. I know they will guilt trip me and tell me I still have to do it, so I guess my question is how do I respond?

Do I tell them I felt like I had no choice but to say yes in the first place? Do I threaten to quit? Honestly, if they can't respect my request to only work 15 hours a week I will quit because I am in school to get a better paying job which takes priority. However, I would much rather keep this job if possible because it pays well for a CNA.

Edited at January 9, 2024 08:29 PM by Shadow Ridge Ranch
Sucky Work January 9, 2024 08:54 PM


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If you already told them you can only work 15 hours a week, stick with that. Don't beat around the bush or sugarcoat it with too many "I'm sorry, but...". Sometimes you need to be a little assertive, otherwise, they'll keep asking you to work longer.
Sucky Work January 11, 2024 12:20 PM

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I have spent the last 4 days trying to cope with going into work and doing schoolwork and I have already decided there isn't enough time for me to do both so I put in my two weeks notice.

My classes this semester are pretty intense and require a lot of effort so even only working 15 hours a week doesn't give me enough time.


Edited at January 11, 2024 12:21 PM by Shadow Ridge Ranch
Sucky Work January 11, 2024 12:35 PM


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I think you made the right choice<3
Sucky Work January 11, 2024 07:58 PM


Hawkeye Farms
 
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I walked off a job when the scheduler where I worked tried to force me into working more than I could. She nearly killed me two or three times all ready with over work. So you made the right call in putting in your two weeks notice.
Sucky Work January 18, 2024 06:45 AM


Nightshade Stables
 
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As someone who's in university and also working about 20 hours a week, I understand the feeling and I think you made the right decision. It is quite a lot of effort to maintain a part time job while also keeping up with full time studies especially if your courses are homework intensive and require lots of time spent outside of the classroom. If the company can't respect your scheduling requests then it's probably better to just focus on school, or if you really want, try and find somewhere that's more accommodating of your scheduling needs.
I work as a supervisor at a grocery store and while my boss was definitely not happy about me telling her I can only do three days a week, she ultimately did respect that.
Sucky Work January 25, 2024 12:28 PM

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It is my second to last day and they asked me to work an extra shift today. I told them no and they responded by telling me I don't have a choice and that they are adding it to my schedule. I would walk out, but then I would be abandoning my client which I can't do.

I am not holding back at the exit interview tomorrow. I'm going to tell them just how shitty it has been working for them.

Edited at January 25, 2024 12:31 PM by Shadow Ridge Ranch
Sucky Work January 25, 2024 02:08 PM


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I am so sorry it is so hard. Why do bosses not listen? Don't they want to keep your experience?
You have to be tough to ensure your future. You have made the correct decision.

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