Interview

I'm in VT right now for an interview at a very similar program to The Farm in MA. We'll call it The Ranch instead. It's a good place. Different yet similar to The Farm. I believe The Farm has a stronger work program for the clients they serve, but unfortunately doesn't have the best leadership to really make it successful for the type of clients. The Ranch definitely has the support, and I really think I could bring a lot to the farm program. I'm applying for the Farm Manager position. They have pigs, some sheep, some beef cows, and some chickens. But I believe there could be more. They could breed their own pigs instead of buying them. They could have more chickens so there are more eggs. They could be pastures instead of kept in a tiny coop. For Pete's sake, there could be a dairy! I think a dairy is one if the best farm jobs for a therapeutic community. It offers rhythm, it offers a bond between people and animal. It builds commitment because the cows have to get milked, and you always see an immediate result. It's a lot of money, but that was one of The Farm's weaknesses, in my opinion. That program could have been utilized more as therapy.

So we shall see. I'm excited about it. It brings me back home. I'm 2 hours from rugby, but I'd have the flexibility to play. I know I have said I want to become a nurse, but I'd also have the flexibility to do that here.

I have another day of interviewing tomorrow. We'll see. I have not heard from any of the jobs in Albany yet. Hopefully I'll hear from something!!

Oh! The greatest thing about this place, is that I'll have friends again! A relationship with someone other than my cat that doesn't have to be over the phone or Internet!! Woo woo!!

Off to dinner!