Wondering if I should go back to granulate school - Page 3

Trilby · 01-18-2011, 07:10 AM

I have resisted responding to this thread because I don't want to rain on anyones parade but

do NOT go into any healthcare job without knowing exactly what the eff you are in for.

I am (was? yeah, def. WAS) a compassionate, caring, deeply feeling person. My 20 years in health care (as a rad. tech and RN) burned the living shit out of my humanity and I became a shell of who I once was.

I did a lot of different types of nursing, too. Cardiac rehab, occupational, psych (by far the WORST was psych) and free standing clinic (also short part time gig in private doc office - doesn't pay enough to pay bills) - they all had one thing in common: sick people.

turns out - not only do I not like most people, I really don't like sick people. They're whiny and needy and most are unwilling to help themselves. Some of them make a career out of being sick and those are 80% of the people you see - the pros. It was soul killing. It really was.

that's my experience. I am sure there are those who LOVE it. I thought I would and I was very wrong.

eta: a sense of humor did not help.

footfootfoot · 01-18-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I have resisted responding to this thread because I don't want to rain on anyones parade but

do NOT go into any healthcare job without knowing exactly what the eff you are in for.

I am (was? yeah, def. WAS) a compassionate, caring, deeply feeling person. My 20 years in health care (as a rad. tech and RN) burned the living shit out of my humanity and I became a shell of who I once was.

I did a lot of different types of nursing, too. Cardiac rehab, occupational, psych (by far the WORST was psych) and free standing clinic (also short part time gig in private doc office - doesn't pay enough to pay bills) - they all had one thing in common: sick people.

turns out - not only do I not like most people, I really don't like sick people. They're whiny and needy and most are unwilling to help themselves. Some of them make a career out of being sick and those are 80% of the people you see - the pros. It was soul killing. It really was.

that's my experience. I am sure there are those who LOVE it. I thought I would and I was very wrong.

eta: a sense of humor did not help.

Thanks, Bri. I hadn't thought of that. I had assumed I'd be behind the glass and operating the machine. I already feel the impatience with people who won't help themselves or even try, so I can only imagine what thigns will be like in a few years. Even if I remember to repeat the mantra of "it's paying the bills, it's paying the bills" I'm not sure about how long I could take that. I will consider the perspective. I suppose it comes down to what sort of misery do I want to tolerate?

Trilby · 01-18-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Thanks, Bri. I hadn't thought of that. I had assumed I'd be behind the glass and operating the machine.

You'd be surprised at how much interaction you have to have. Not as much as some health care workers, but more than you want.

Shawnee123 · 01-18-2011, 08:17 AM

But I agree with Bri. I don't think I would have the patience for the people. There are those who do, and thank FSM for them, but I know I'm not one. I also hate innards and bloods and culinary regurgitations.

Of course, I have been looking for a job suited to things I do like and do well: professional sleeper, professional reader, professional pop-culture reference sayer.

footfootfoot · 01-18-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

But I agree with Bri. I don't think I would have the patience for the people. There are those who do, and thank FSM for them, but I know I'm not one. I also hate innards and bloods and culinary regurgitations.

Of course, I have been looking for a job suited to things I do like and do well: professional sleeper, professional reader, professional pop-culture reference sayer.

Comedy writer and think-tank thinker.

Shawnee123 · 01-18-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Comedy writer and think-tank thinker.

Yes, my dream. I keep thinking I'll be discovered through my posts here.

edit: professional sarcasm would also be a good field for me.

monster · 01-18-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Yes, my dream. I keep thinking I'll be discovered through my posts here.

edit: professional sarcasm would also be a good field for me.

We must've had the same birth mother

Shawnee123 · 01-18-2011, 09:26 AM

You're my brother from another mother?

Wait: you're my sister from a twisted mister?

Eh, I got nuttin'

monster · 01-18-2011, 09:42 AM

motherSHIP, I meant mothership

nanu nanu

Shawnee123 · 01-18-2011, 09:45 AM

Shazbat!

monster · 01-18-2011, 09:46 AM

Gesundheit

HungLikeJesus · 01-19-2011, 12:50 AM

Hey footski, I know you're getting a lot of advice in this thread, and I don't want to be left out. Have you considered anything energy-related? I've been getting contacts from recruiters trying to hire energy auditors, energy efficiency engineers, and program managers.

Here's one company that's hiring: (www.clearesult.com).

Shawnee123 · 01-19-2011, 07:19 AM

I'd go for a job like that, if I had the energy.

Trilby · 01-19-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I'd go for a job like that, if I had the energy.

HA!

01-18-2011, 07:10 AM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I have resisted responding to this thread because I don't want to rain on anyones parade but do NOT go into any healthcare job without knowing exactly what the eff you are in for. I am (was? yeah, def. WAS) a compassionate, caring, deeply feeling person. My 20 years in health care (as a rad. tech and RN) burned the living shit out of my humanity and I became a shell of who I once was. I did a lot of different types of nursing, too. Cardiac rehab, occupational, psych (by far the WORST was psych) and free standing clinic (also short part time gig in private doc office - doesn't pay enough to pay bills) - they all had one thing in common: sick people. turns out - not only do I not like most people, I really don't like sick people. They're whiny and needy and most are unwilling to help themselves. Some of them make a career out of being sick and those are 80% of the people you see - the pros. It was soul killing. It really was. that's my experience. I am sure there are those who LOVE it. I thought I would and I was very wrong. eta: a sense of humor did not help. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-18-2011, 08:17 AM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	But I agree with Bri. I don't think I would have the patience for the people. There are those who do, and thank FSM for them, but I know I'm not one. I also hate innards and bloods and culinary regurgitations. Of course, I have been looking for a job suited to things I do like and do well: professional sleeper, professional reader, professional pop-culture reference sayer. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-18-2011, 09:26 AM	#8
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You're my brother from another mother? Wait: you're my sister from a twisted mister? Eh, I got nuttin' __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-18-2011, 09:42 AM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	motherSHIP, I meant mothership nanu nanu __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-18-2011, 09:45 AM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Shazbat! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-18-2011, 09:46 AM	#11
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Gesundheit __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-19-2011, 12:50 AM	#12
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Hey footski, I know you're getting a lot of advice in this thread, and I don't want to be left out. Have you considered anything energy-related? I've been getting contacts from recruiters trying to hire energy auditors, energy efficiency engineers, and program managers. Here's one company that's hiring: (www.clearesult.com). __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

01-19-2011, 07:19 AM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'd go for a job like that, if I had the energy. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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