Irregular schedules and overtime are common in direct support, but without balance they lead to burnout. Learning to manage availability and boundaries is critical.
Be honest about limits and communicate early. Accepting every shift may feel helpful short-term but unsustainable long-term.
Agencies benefit from DSPs who stay healthy and engaged. Work-life balance is not a luxury—it is a retention strategy.
Protecting your time protects your ability to provide quality support.
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