Re: How bad is this job emetophobia wise? Need advice.
Originally Posted by
KaydeeJayde
Do not let emetophobia decide whether you apply for a job. If you want to go for it, then go for it.
Agree, and yes, it may occasionally happen. Rode the bus often in school and I think it happened maybe once that I remember. And with Chigal, could you continue driving the bus safely is the biggest thing to ask yourself. If yes, take the job. If you have to clean it up, all school buses are equipped with safety equipment dealing with bodily fluids. You won't have to ever directly touch any vomit.
I let my emet keep me from doing the job I really wanted to do. I wanted to be a primary school teacher. Don't be me, don't do that. Go for this if you want and don't regret not doing because you were afraid of emet.
And don't be one of those mean bus drivers who screams at children. Little children get scared easily on a massive vehicle with lots of people and an adult they do not know. I've seen bus drivers scream at the whole bus for a few rowdy fifth graders and terrify the five and six-year-olds to the point they are scared to ride the bus. Yell at the rowdy children, but try and be friendly to the little ones. This autumn when the new school year starts with this job if you want it, those kindergarteners will often be riding a school bus for the first time just like you are driving children for the first time. Smile, cheery voice as you explain the rules briefly, tell them your name and such so they can be feel safer.
Good luck to you on this new job. It will be a challenge and really fun I bet.
"And though she be but little, she is fierce"~Helena, A Midsummer Night's Dream