Let’s start by saying I’ve worked at my home instead for almost a year. A few thing I wish I had know before I applied here is: 1. The availability you give them is just a suggestion, they will guilt-rip and threaten you into working over that 2. You don’t get paid extra if a client needs you to stay longer, they’ll take that time off another day to compensate for you staying longer 3. You don’t get paid for caring for couples 4. They are not kidding when they say they are allowed to send you 25 miles away from you home, get ready to waste a tank of gas on one client, with no compensation( also, it’s rarely long cases that make up for the drive) 5. If you put you’re allergic or scared of pets, they don’t care. I told them I’m terrified of dogs and my very first client had two big dogs. They’ve continued to schedule me with dogs ever since 6. You’re schedule will be incredibly hectic and it’s very hard to get a regular client, it’s honestly easier to work at a fast food job. At least you won’t feel as burned out as I do 7. Finally, Home instead will try to make you feel like a terrible employee when you aren’t available 24/7 to pick up call out shifts from other employees, when you complain that a client is being horrible, when you don’t want to come in for their meetings on your day off , etc…
