Apparently I'm Not Everyone's Cup of Tea: Memoir of a Bemused Support Worker

In 2003, after redundancy, I took two part-time social care jobs. I had to juggle cooking, golf, and dealing with eccentric clients. The book "Apparently, I'm Not Everyone's Cup of Tea" humorously reflects my experiences working with diverse groups of people who often ignored my support. The title came from a client's remark.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In 2003, after facing redundancy, I secured two part-time jobs in social care. I had to jump right in, juggling various responsibilities. One day, I was trying to comprehend a cheese and potato pie recipe while residents eagerly awaited their dinner, and the next, I was playing golf with a client who pushed the boundaries of cheating. To those who didn't know him, his impressive scores were a testament to his skill.

Other scenarios involved dealing with a client's amorous dog, who seemed to have a penchant for both men and women, and deep-seated memories of a psychotic donkey named Lucky, who was anything but lucky. These encounters fell under the category of "more thinking required."

Apparently, I'm Not Everyone's Cup of Tea provides an often humorous insight into working with diverse groups of individuals who, on the surface, required support but often chose to ignore me. The title originated from a remark made by a lady client who then disappeared into the toilet with a book in hand.

In 2003, after facing redundancy, I secured two part-time jobs in social care. I had to jump right in, juggling various responsibilities. One day, I was trying to comprehend a cheese and potato pie recipe while residents eagerly awaited their dinner, and the next, I was playing golf with a client who pushed the boundaries of cheating. To those who didn't know him, his impressive scores were a testament to his skill.

Other scenarios involved dealing with a client's amorous dog, who seemed to have a penchant for both men and women, and deep-seated memories of a psychotic donkey named Lucky, who was anything but lucky. These encounters fell under the category of "more thinking required."

Apparently, I'm Not Everyone's Cup of Tea provides an often humorous insight into working with diverse groups of individuals who, on the surface, required support but often chose to ignore me. The title originated from a remark made by a lady client who then disappeared into the toilet with a book in hand.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803130538