<p>Okay, let’s try something different. @ DenuMz, @ Why Two Kay and @vacheespagnole, is there anything positive at all (besides the perks of housing) that you can see about the position? Did your RAs do anything at all to make you feel more welcome or comfortable or anything? Would it have made a difference if they weren’t there, would issues have escalated or went unattended? Did your RA friends ONLY have negative things to say about their job? Let’s try to open our minds beyond the “cleaning up vomit,” “limitations,” and “problem residents.” I know all the cons but I do look past them to see the perks</p>
<p>For example, (maybe an out-there example) Look a surgeons/doctors. They attend school for decades to sew up people and deal with blood and sickness and issues of that nature. They do it to help people, and of course for the lucrative pay, but primarily to save lives. Is this so different from the underlying cause of being an RA? Helping people, making a difference, etc.</p>
<p>I’m not trying to argue with ya’ll but all I’m saying is that there are two sides to every story and with that, having understanding about each side, no matter your position, will get you further than just a one-sided viewpoint. Does that sound right or am I totally off base?</p>