179: How to Really Help a Hoarder | Feedback Friday

Mar 29, 2019

Struggling with parents who are hoarders? Find out how to approach this sensitive issue. Discover effective ways to navigate the challenging waters of small talk without coming off as rude. Considering a career change to law enforcement? Explore the emotional implications of such a decision. Get valuable insights for over-55 professionals looking to re-enter the job market, and learn how to manage financial crises during tax season. Plus, tips on culling connections on LinkedIn to focus on meaningful networking!

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ADVICE

Helping Hoarders

Encourage hoarders to seek professional help, especially early on, for better treatment outcomes.
Do not remove items without consent, as it worsens distress and damages relationships, hindering long-term progress.

INSIGHT

Calmness vs. Disinterest

A calm demeanor can be misinterpreted as disinterest, especially in fast-paced environments. Seek deeper feedback and explore potential underlying issues for actionable improvements.

ADVICE

Handling Small Talk

Deflect unwanted small talk by giving short, vague replies and redirecting the question back. Limit your replies to two points to avoid further engagement.

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What can you do when your parents are hoarders with health issues who get enraged when you try to help them?
Your calmness under stress seems like a positive trait in a medical professional. But are your peers right to call you disinterested?
When you dislike idle chit chat, how do you respond to the small talk question "How's business?" without being uncivil?
Is becoming a police officer because you want to help people a good idea for someone who's never really dealt with trauma, or could you be throwing yourself in the deep end?
How might an over-55 sales professional re-entering the job market go about starting a consulting career?
Jake from Intuit stops by to help us cope with financial crises around tax time.
How do you beat feeling envious of others who maintain the discipline to see their self-improvements through?
When you're serious about networking, should you regularly cull connections on LinkedIn with people you don't really know?
Life Pro Tip (via Mark Frauenfelder's Recomendo Newsletter): For Starbucks people traveling. When you're leaving a foreign country and still have some of the local currency, take it to a Starbucks and load it onto a gift card. You can use the card later in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and the Republic of Ireland.
Recommendations of the Week: The Dropout Podcast, The Dropout on 20/20, and The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Quick shoutouts to Benjamin Torrero in Mexico City, Ankie Hille Hagen in Norway, and Officer Tim De La Pena!
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