Here's another blog post from the nerdiest person in Bakersfield! I can be so nerdy that people yell at me when they see me! Anyway, I started my new job this week at People’s Care-Redwoodfcn. So far, I’ve liked it; there aren’t any rogue staff members who seem to hate me for no reason, but I shouldn’t speak too soon. You can never truly know someone until you get to know them, at least from my experience. As a "Chosen One," people may change their behavior toward you in an instant, especially if your aura seems to outshine theirs. So, I must keep my guard up! In my new role, I've been scheduled with two Black colleagues. I get along with the younger Black guy; he seems really cool. However, the other Black person comes across as a bit crazy. She is a mother, which might explain her behavior, and she is also very religious, which only adds to her craziness. It’s all good though—it’s a kind of "religiously crazy" that I find endearing. I just hope none of my coworkers turn on me and I don’t get fired, then when I am fired, administrators try to deny me E.D.D. benefits like what happened at my last job. That would be a disaster! As I mentioned, I plan to stay cautious for now, avoid talking too much to my coworkers, and not reveal too much about myself. As a "Chosen One," people can often sense your energy, which leads them to decide: do we team up against Leo, or do we befriend Leo and avoid competiting with him? Most people seem to compete to be the best in the room, and since a "Chosen One" is typically the standout, it creates a target on their back. It's similar to being on a winning sports team; everyone tries to bring you down, including family members. I even have a scar on my right wrist because my mother and brother almost did me in! People are constantly trying to compete for supremacy without considering how challenging that existence can be. They fail to realize that being the best or a "Chosen One" often leads to psychological attacks from others around them, resulting in a difficult life. For now, work is going well, despite getting a bad vibe from one of the younger administrators. He looks to be about 25 to 30 years old and has already achieved an administrative position, which many might see as impressive. But when you know the truth, you realize that someone who achieves that much success at such a young age often has stepped on a few people or backstabbed a few along the way. I get the feeling he might be trying to compete with me for everything, even vying for the attention of a female coworker. It feels like he's trying to assert his authority over me, like he is saying, “I’m 25 and an administrator; I’m better than you, Leo. You’re 51 and just a DSP-Caregiver.” This behavior is typical of someone who takes life too seriously. But again, that’s just my sense of things. If I encounter any issues, I suspect it will be with him. Here’s to good working days ahead, and as I always say... Mahalo!