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It can be hard to get away—either physically (for instance, going on vacation) or mentally (for instance, not thinking about your work during off-duty times). More than any other E-Type, Caregiver/Maintainers often think of themselves last. You will need to find ways to take care of both your physical health and your emotional health.

Legal liability. Since by the very nature of the work, you are taking care of people or things that need assistance, situations will arise when something goes wrong. Be clear about your legal liability before you take on any clients. Do what you can to reduce such liability, including purchasing appropriate insurance or write up contracts that make clear the limits of your liability.

Lack of sufficient financial reward. Although our society desperately needs caregivers and maintainers, we often do not pay those caregivers appropriate to the level of need. Caregivers—especially those giving care to children, sick, and elderly—tend to be undervalued and, often, do not receive the respect or the money they deserve.