r/ABA

I’m so tired of the unrealistic expectations and shadiness at my company sometimes, like the petty sneak disses in the team chat from BCBA’s, the side eyes and glances when you’re trying to work with your kid and they don’t understand anything about your client/has never worked with them before, the hypocrisy in claiming that we support individualistic learning and a naturalistic approach whilst simultaneously trying to force RBTs and students to adhere to schedule changes and terms and conditions that conflict heavily with their needs… it’s just too much. I can literally feel my grey hairs being pushed out of my head right now as I type this.

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First, I'll start by saying I'm extremely ashamed of myself. Please don't leave judgmental comments as anything you could have to say about it, I've already said to myself. I'm facing the consequences and I'm using this experience to grow. I'm very grateful no one was hurt by my poor choices.

I've been an RBT for almost 2 years, and it's totally changed my life. I have so much pride in the quality of work I provide, and I can't imagine doing anything else at this point in my life. I've self-reported myself to the BACB and am waiting to hear what the consequences will be.

Reaching out to see if anyone has been through this and can give me an idea of what to expect. I've been grieving the last few days thinking about how I might not be able to pursue this job. It's breaking my heart, but I've got no choice but to accept the consequences of my actions.

Thank you for taking the time to read, and thank you to anyone working in the field and making changes in peoples lives! I appreciate the time.