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Posted about 2 years ago Hey every one :) I am currently a medical assistant going to school to become a registered nurse. Iv'e always been the baby of the whole clinic staff at both jobs that i've had so far. At first its all good, as soon as that question pops up "so how old are you" they start acting different. I love being my age of 19 but some how i always get one or two girls that always look at me and make me feel that I dont know anything because of my age. I always try and ignore them and go on with my buisness but either way it still bothers me. I mean i have a 2 going on 3 year old baby and they always have theire two sence to put in about something. Like start a conversation about teen pregnancy or something not directIy at me but, you know how sometimes you just know that conversation is meant about you or something. I graduated high school at 17, as a medical assistant at 18 and I'm now going to college for an associate's degree, hopefully my bachelor's degree after that. For a 19 year old i think i got a good head on my shoulder. Most teens don't know what to do or their just acting dumb in the streets. I mean don't get me wrong once they get me mad to that point their gonna need to find a way to shut me up! So i just wanted to ask anyone if they ever had a similar problem to mine ? |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Sorry about your problem..As far as Iknow tel lthem MYOB..That should shut them up abit. Congrats and best wishes on your future endeavors...Teresa |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Dear Vericka, Don't give them a second look! You do have your head on right, and for a 19-year old that's a sturdy job you're doing. Just tell them to butt out and if you need advice, you know how to ask. Anyway, GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Posted about 2 years ago I read your accomplishments. Be proud of that. You are off to a great start. Some of them didn't graduate high school until they were 18-19 y.o. and you are working AT THE SAME LEVEL as those who are older. Let them think what they want. I had a similar start to yours. I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman, graduated boot camp and Hospital Corps school, worked in Aviation Medicine, was the Company Corpsman for 2 Marine OCS companies and was senior field corpsman for Marine TBS at Quantico before my 20th birthday. You probably have more experiance than they do. Dazzle them with your brilliance. Some people think age makes them superior somehow. It doesn't. The first response that comes to mind my mind is: "You're that old? Must be a slow learner" :-) Probably need to be more diplomatically than that, but at least you can think it. Keep up the good work and don't let the jerks get you down. Just remember, you'll be graduating when you are as old as they are now :-)
Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Cool answers, Igraduated HS @ 16 years old..Talk about being youg, I graduated college at 171/2 ..4/5/74.. I had to wait untli I was 18 to be aloud to sit for my boards. I'll never forget the 1st day of Nursing class. My in structor 2st think tated to us us was look to the let, look to the right.. Those will be the only people to graduate..And guess who graduated??? Me..People that are mean are on dssatified with themselves..It makes them feel good to make them feel better about them selves.. LIke Dr.Tom said totell thm to MYOB.. My response was "go piss up a rope"...Do it for your self, stay away from negative people and Good luck,,God bless you Verica. Hugs,Teresa |
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| Posted about 2 years ago THANK YALL VERY MUCH!!! All your responsesare are very motivating, I LOVE the medical field sooooo much just the work it self fascinates me. I really hope to succeed in my career and achieve my goals for my future as well as my daughters. I really do thank each and every one of you for taking the time out of your day to respond. Thank You!!!! |
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| Posted about 2 years ago God Bless you ,your family and all of your future endeavors... Teresa |
