Anonymous wrote:That just because I’m female and work for a health-affiliated organization (think Kaiser), the next question is, “are you a nurse?” There are literally hundreds of job titles within this organization and nurse is the only one most people can acknowledge.

I’m very careful due to legal issues that I never dispense any sort of medical advice (although always am asked) and clearly identify myself as a non medical professional (badge + verbally). Tremendous respect for nurses and one is my supervisor.

I still have family and friends lift up shirts to ask about rashes or frantic calls about next steps (should I be seen for this?).

Anonymous wrote:I'm an MD so this work related but here's my list:

That you have to take a full dose of Ibuprofen. It "doesn't work" at 200 mg because that's not an adult dose.

That blood pressure is a variable. It goes up and down, and is supposed to. One data point taken in the middle of the day after you just sat through a staff meeting doesn't mean you have hypertension. But on the flip side, if it's chronically high and you've been checking it over time, yes you need meds. No it's not stress. Stress doesn't help, but it's not the cause. Alcohol, smoking, obesity, and DNA? Yes.

That I can't cure your constipation in one visit. It didn't happen overnight and will take a few days to resolve. Also you have to drink water, walk, and eat vegetables. Miralax only goes so far. IBS/IBD people, this doesn't apply to you and I know you have it rough.

That your URI, if it's not flu, Covid, RSV, or pneumonia, is just going to have to resolve and there's not much I can do. I know it's annoying. Yes you can spend $$$ on OTC cold meds but you just need time, rest, Tylenol, and sleep. Yes it's annoying. I got nothing else for you.

I probably sound like a jaded jerk, I'm aware. And I promise I explain all of the things above with kindness, if not as much time as I would like as we're constantly pressured to see more patients.

My colleagues and I all kind of hit the wall post-pandemic.

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Anonymous wrote:That keyboarding is not a substitute for handwriting.

Well, it's a better substitute. So give that up.

Anonymous wrote:That I'm just not a 'food' person. I like what I like and I don't like what I don't like. I am always simply happy to be wherever I am with the people I am with and yes, I'd literally be happy with a bowl of rice.

Anonymous wrote:I'm an MD so this work related but here's my list:

That you have to take a full dose of Ibuprofen. It "doesn't work" at 200 mg because that's not an adult dose.

That blood pressure is a variable. It goes up and down, and is supposed to. One data point taken in the middle of the day after you just sat through a staff meeting doesn't mean you have hypertension. But on the flip side, if it's chronically high and you've been checking it over time, yes you need meds. No it's not stress. Stress doesn't help, but it's not the cause. Alcohol, smoking, obesity, and DNA? Yes.

That I can't cure your constipation in one visit. It didn't happen overnight and will take a few days to resolve. Also you have to drink water, walk, and eat vegetables. Miralax only goes so far. IBS/IBD people, this doesn't apply to you and I know you have it rough.

That your URI, if it's not flu, Covid, RSV, or pneumonia, is just going to have to resolve and there's not much I can do. I know it's annoying. Yes you can spend $$$ on OTC cold meds but you just need time, rest, Tylenol, and sleep. Yes it's annoying. I got nothing else for you.

I probably sound like a jaded jerk, I'm aware. And I promise I explain all of the things above with kindness, if not as much time as I would like as we're constantly pressured to see more patients.

My colleagues and I all kind of hit the wall post-pandemic.

Anonymous wrote:That you don’t need to eat constantly - always snacking and eating and eating and eating is not good for you. A light breakfast and a healthy lunch and simple dinner is sufficient and more than enough for your body

Anonymous wrote:That you don’t need to eat constantly - always snacking and eating and eating and eating is not good for you. A light breakfast and a healthy lunch and simple dinner is sufficient and more than enough for your body

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Anonymous wrote:Not so much explaining but I’m from a different European country and every time someone hears me speak of the first time they tell me how they lived their in college, were based there in the army, have an Aunt who lives there etc etc……. I have to listen to be polite but I just don’t care…..

Well you’re just mean then. I’m an American living in Europe, and often have Europeans tell me the same kind of anecdotes about their experiences in America. And I listen happily and really do care. Let me guess. You’re German?

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I get. Oh, you're originally from Texas. Do you have a gun? AND when I/myfriend/brother/cousin/etc was in (fill in the blank) they got held up at gun point..

Seriously, I don't believe them and I don't care. And I'm very anti-gun culture. I only lived in Texas until I was 8, but the reputation follows me everywhere. It wasn't even my choice.

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Anonymous wrote:For me, I feel like I always have to explain to people that natural intelligence matters more than SES when it comes to being successful.

Clicked on this thread to say exactly the opposite. The people who are most successful in business and law are not necessarily the smartest. Those with innate genius-level intelligence may not be able to parlay it into being successful.

Completely agree. Intelligence has very little to do with it. Connections, opportunities, and sometimes willing to lay down your values factor in as well.