I didn't get into OT school this year, but it was a real stretch because I had like none of my prereq's done and applied anyway expecting to give them my final grades and be accepted. Anyway, I'm going to apply to a TON of places next year, but still very bummed over the whole situation. Anyway, I know it's important to stay "involved" for when you apply next year. I am currently on unemployment and would like to keep that so I don't want to get a job. Does anyone know of any ways to get experience/hours off the books??? or something like that?? And yes, I have thought of volunteering but as a poor college student is nice to get some money! lol.
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So many things wrong with that sentence. Glad the rest of us can work so you don't have to get a job this year.
I think you misinterpreted. I am not getting an "on the books" job because I don't want to lose my unemployment. It's a blessing having the time to concentrate on my prereq's. Sorry if that bothers you. Anyone in my situation would do the same thing. I just wanted to know if there are any "off the books" types of jobs I can get to make money and keep the unemployment.
I agree with MOTstudent....I understand its a blessing for you.. but not for everyone else who is working and knowing that they are helping pay the unemployment for people like you who dont really want to get a job.
Have you thought about respite? You wouldn't be able to stay on unemployment but it would be a flexible job. Some states with budget cut no longer have respite but it may be worth looking into.
Have you thought about respite? You wouldn't be able to stay on unemployment but it would be a flexible job. Some states with budget cut no longer have respite but it may be worth looking into.
Hi, I have to say I agree with the other replies but I also understand where you're coming from. I quit my job last year to concentrate on prereqs and volunteering but I did think about how nice it would be to be collecting unemployment.
For the sake of helping you stay engaged in OT and become a more desirable candidate next year, you should probably take advantage of the extra time by volunteering/observing/shadowing - volunteer everyplace that will have you. Find OTs that actually care about the people shadowing them and soak up as much as possible. I attribute my getting into school this year to all the time I spent in different settings.
If you need to supplement your unemployment, I recommend using craigslist to look for jobs by typing "therapy aide" - that way you'll find PT and OT jobs. Aides don't need a license. My job is on the books but it's probably possible to find one off the books. (Noteworthy: I think I only got the PT aide position because of all the experience I had shadowing OTs in a similar setting.)
Good luck!
For the sake of helping you stay engaged in OT and become a more desirable candidate next year, you should probably take advantage of the extra time by volunteering/observing/shadowing - volunteer everyplace that will have you. Find OTs that actually care about the people shadowing them and soak up as much as possible. I attribute my getting into school this year to all the time I spent in different settings.
If you need to supplement your unemployment, I recommend using craigslist to look for jobs by typing "therapy aide" - that way you'll find PT and OT jobs. Aides don't need a license. My job is on the books but it's probably possible to find one off the books. (Noteworthy: I think I only got the PT aide position because of all the experience I had shadowing OTs in a similar setting.)
Good luck!
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I quit my full-time job and kept my part-time job to go to school full-time cause it was taking me forever. I think you would be a more desirable candidate if you finished up those pre-reqs. At least you are being productive trying to go school and better your career. My mom let's me live in her home rent free as long as I am in school. If I quit she says I gotta start paying rent
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