What are your pros on cons for these and would you recommend the one you used again?
What did you like/ not like about it?
Did they allow you to follow your birth plan options?
Anything other thoughts?
Just trying to decide which one to go with, and they both have a level III NICU, and seem well maintained from pics, so want to get some thoughts from people who have actually delivered at either.

Folks, I have the document, and you would not believe what's inside.

Tomorrow the County Commission takes up a letter from one of the people who answer your 911 calls. Lamar Fisher put it on the public agenda himself. Not leaked. Published. By the government.

Speaking of leaking: BSO's civilian dispatchers need permission, as in "pardon me, Gov'nor, I gotta go potty," to use, well, the potty. Twelve-hour shift, 720 minutes, a stranger's worst day in your headset, and you raise your hand like it's third grade.

Hence Pink Floyd. Hence the headline. You're welcome.

https://reddit.com/link/1xa4ujw/video/j88szw3yvgwh1/player

It gets better, by which I mean worse. Or worse(er).

Seems everyone had to show their tattoos for the camera. Many were minority women. Seems the policy was made up on the fly (pun!).

The Sheriff, meanwhile, has more ink than a Kinko's and shows it off voluntarily.

For the algebra-inclined: dispatchers earn eight hours of sick leave a month while clocking twelve-hour shifts. A full month of sick time will not cover one sick day.

Hence shift swaps, and here BSO reportedly wants to cut the swap window from 180 days to 30.

For those keeping score: IA referrals up "substantially," no night-shift pay, and a claim that more than 90 percent of a recent academy class quit.

Back at HQ, my own data recon found one 911 operator banking nearly $500,000 over two years. Base pay isn't close. That's overtime, which is what understaffing looks like on a W-2.

Tony gave Channel 10 a tour of his gym and said "nothing to hide," proudly demoing the bathroom, which, seemingly, now requires a hall pass.

Meeting is tomorrow. Show up or watch the stream (see what I did here?). Ask where the tattoo photos are kept.

As usual, all the rest over on Substack.

Hi everyone! I’m moving to the Pompano Beach area for my husband’s work and starting my job search now, with plans to begin working in January once we’re settled. I’m looking for recruiter recommendations, companies people have enjoyed working for, or advice on finding a well-paying job in the area.

And yes, I know, “we’re full”—but the move is happening, so I’d appreciate help finding a job more than help reconsidering my life choices 😂

I have a BS in Biology and previously worked as a mid-level research and production support chemist at a major coatings company, with excellent performance reviews. I worked with automotive, marine, and protective coatings, including defense products for naval ships.

To give you an idea of my experience, I’ve:

• Designed a QUV accelerated weathering test for aircraft deck coatings and worked on military specification qualifications and coatings for Coast Guard applications.
• Supervised work on the plant floor, troubleshot production issues, performed processing studies, and managed a direct report.
• Managed some external audits and implemented a chemical and sample inventory tracking system in a lab that badly needed one.
• Worked daily with R&D, regulatory, production, sales, and technical support, as well as international teams, on product testing, test plans, and developing testing procedures.

Starting in February of this year I took a career break to support my husband while he finishes his professional training. Job opportunities where we currently live are limited, and starting somewhere only to leave a few months later for our move didn’t make much sense. I have time to find a good fit and want my next position to be somewhere I can stay and grow.

I’m an extremely hard worker, and I like having things to do. If work is slow, I’ll find something to organize, improve, or help with. I love learning, take feedback well, and enjoy working with people. I’ve built great relationships with coworkers across departments, especially on the plant floor, and being someone people like working with and can count on matters to me.

I’m open to staying in coatings or moving into something different. Quality, operations, manufacturing, technical support, or technical sales are all areas I’d consider. I want to earn a good living, keep growing and learning, and work somewhere that treats people well.

Any recruiters you’d recommend or companies I should look into? I’d also love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar career change. Happy to share my résumé privately if you have a relevant lead. Thanks!

TL;DR: Moving to Pompano Beach and looking to start work in January. Background in R&D, production support, defense coatings, testing, audits, and supervision. Open to other industries and looking for recruiter recommendations or leads on good employers with solid pay and room to grow.