Mentally, it is draining, and you need to make sure to balance out work and home. It is important to not take the work home, and distance yourself from the kids as best you can.
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Direct Care Staff
June - August 2018 • Brewster, MA
What I liked
I loved my co workers and knowing that the work that I was doing directly impacted these kids' lives.
What I wish was different
Advice
Working at Latham is incredibly hard, but it's even more rewarding. You need to have tough skin to do this job, but it is worth it. You will learn a lot about yourself and become a more empathetic person.