Calling all Med Students!!

[ven2083]

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I am currently studying for the MCAT and working. Every time I leave my job, it leaves me feeling discouraged about life. I have worked at this company (not health related) for 5+ years, but the more I get closer to medical school the more animosity I feel coming from co-workers. So I ask all the medical students who have been in my position if they could post some words of encouragement. Also, if you have your own story similar to mine do not hesitate to post.

My gratitude goes out to the SDN community.

 

[music2doc]

Maybe don't talk about how you're going to be a doctor/med student/whatever. There's no reason any of your coworkers should know about this (and every reason they shouldn't). This is especially true since they are not even in healthcare (i.e., they're not likely to be able to relate). However, now that the cat is out of the bag, maybe stop talking about it. People get weird about this sort of thing. They may feel inferior and whatnot (or like you see them as inferior anyway). That can introduce tension in the workplace. Tension can result in reprimands by your boss --> losing a job (sometimes). I would just sorta lie low on the whole med school thing and ride this out. I probably also would have been a little more careful about showing everyone your cards too early. (Something to keep in mind for the future, maybe?)

 

[tobi44]

I am currently studying for the MCAT and working. Every time I leave my job, it leaves me feeling discouraged about life. I have worked at this company (not health related) for 5+ years, but the more I get closer to medical school the more animosity I feel coming from co-workers. So I ask all the medical students who have been in my position if they could post some words of encouragement. Also, if you have your own story similar to mine do not hesitate to post.

My gratitude goes out to the SDN community.

I took time off and worked for a year in a health related field and I felt this too from my co-workers. The only difference was that it didn't bother me. People hardly ever reacted positively to my plans to go to med school. All they would ever say was that it was too much time in school to get in, too much work to stay in med school, and that I would be in debt all my life ect ect.

It never really bothered me because I figured that people that couldn't celebrate my ambition/success where unhappy with their own lot in life, and were too lazy to try to change their situation. So I probably shouldn't listen to them anyway. I suggest you do the same.

 

[GalenAgas]

I am currently studying for the MCAT and working. Every time I leave my job, it leaves me feeling discouraged about life. I have worked at this company (not health related) for 5+ years, but the more I get closer to medical school the more animosity I feel coming from co-workers. So I ask all the medical students who have been in my position if they could post some words of encouragement. Also, if you have your own story similar to mine do not hesitate to post.

My gratitude goes out to the SDN community.

very soft

Medicine may eat you alive...
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Encouragement? Hows this... go tell them to F*** themselves

 

[tiedyeddog]

Post in pre-allo, its a better forum for this question. 🙂

I worked before medical school, I had no problems from co-workers. Many of them would give me praise for being smart, having drive, etc. A few people wanted to be doctors and couldn't make the grades so I think the fact I got in earned some respect from my coworkers.

Just don't be self-conscious about it. Haters gon' hate.

 

[CodeBlu]

Here's some advice.

Don't talk about it.

One of my classmates is an engineer who worked for an engineering company for 2 years before applying and getting into medical school. He hated engineering and the company even more.

When he did get into medical school... he gave his notice. And walked out giving no f*cks.

 

[Smurfette]

Moving to PreAllo as OP is still premed.

 

[squat]

I've been in the grown-up world for a while. I kept my plans underwraps for a while because I knew there would be people trying to set me straight on how bad it would be. I'm glad I did.

I let my coworkers know when my application cycle began (last spring), and for the most part, I feel like I've got about 40 people rooting for me and cheering me on. It has been really amazing!

I didn't tell my in-laws I was applying to medical school until I already had interviews on my calendar. As expected, they looked at my like I was insane and asked, "What for?"

 

[MedPR]

I am currently studying for the MCAT and working. Every time I leave my job, it leaves me feeling discouraged about life. I have worked at this company (not health related) for 5+ years, but the more I get closer to medical school the more animosity I feel coming from co-workers. So I ask all the medical students who have been in my position if they could post some words of encouragement. Also, if you have your own story similar to mine do not hesitate to post.

My gratitude goes out to the SDN community.

Same.

 

[music2doc]

Same.

How come?

My experience was that my coworkers always really encouraged it and were excited for me. My boss (who bakes professionally as a side job/professional hobby) even baked me a cake with a frosting stethescope (with a custom candy namebadge), etc. If you're having trouble with this, I would, perhaps, ask why.

 

[armybound]

No.

 

[Doctor Strange]

Don't know anything about your situation, but people typically don't start hating other people for no reason. I know pre-meds that are total a-holes about going to medical school and being a doctor; people find it testing. Also, you just might be an a-hole in general and not even know it.

Take a step back and really examine your behavior and how you portray yourself to others.

 

[dwills]

Don't know anything about your situation, but people typically don't start hating other people for no reason. I know pre-meds that are total a-holes about going to medical school and being a doctor; people find it testing. Also, you just might be an a-hole in general and not even know it.

Take a step back and really examine your behavior and how you portray yourself to others.

+1

Why does it even come up at your job? Don't mention it.

It's either you're being a douche/talking about medical school too much about it or they are just jealous.

 

[eagles22]

+1

Why does it even come up at your job? Don't mention it.

It's either you're being a douche/talking about medical school too much about it or they are just jealous.

+1. You haven't even taken the MCAT or applied to medical school. You're probably talking about this too much. I'm in medical school and I talk about it with no one not in school because it's boring to those who aren't in the same situation. No one wants to hear your whine about spending "sooo much time studying" every day. It becomes annoying rather quickly. Do you like hearing about your coworker's kid's ****ty art work every day?

You're not in a health care field so the chances that people are jealous is slim since your coworkers probably never wanted to go in to health care as evidenced by their career choices. Just be quiet and talk about the weather or the local sports teams.

 

[redpanda]

Prior to medical school, I was working for a large pharma company, and there was no question in my mind about keeping med school applications entirely under the radar, not because I thought there would be personal animosity, but I thought that my assignments might change and that I could get worse year-end reviews (review -> determines bonus) if my management knew. Only my technical mentor knew because he wrote me a letter. I did the entire interview trail on vacation time (didn't tell anyone where I was) and then let my management know around April that I'd be leaving in July. It kind of sucks having to keep something quiet when it is important to you, but it's generally a good idea to keep your next step under wraps, whether it be another job or med school or grad school, until you have an offer in hand.

 

[music2doc]

+1. You haven't even taken the MCAT or applied to medical school. You're probably talking about this too much. I'm in medical school and I talk about it with no one not in school because it's boring to those who aren't in the same situation. No one wants to hear your whine about spending "sooo much time studying" every day. It becomes annoying rather quickly. Do you like hearing about your coworker's kid's ****ty art work every day?

You're not in a health care field so the chances that people are jealous is slim since your coworkers probably never wanted to go in to health care as evidenced by their career choices. Just be quiet and talk about the weather or the local sports teams.

This.

Also, OP, if you really want to become a physician it is important you learn to empathize with people in other walks of life like this. Not realizing why this might be happening would seem to indicate a possible lack of self-awareness. You may want to consider how you can remediate that in yourself before applying to medical school. Take it as a learning opportunity.

 

[ven2083]

Haha wow, what responses!!
I guess it's my fault for not being clear, but my current store does not even know about my med school plans; so it can't be that. The problem is that before I started my undergrad I worked full time. Since then I have been part-time. So the problem is my availability to work.

Second, I'm never ashamed to reveal my future. I told my job, like an responsible adult should,my future plans that one day I may not be with them. Nothing bad came out of it. As a matter if fact, it showed them courage and made them more interested in me working for them. Play your cards right in life and with a little risk.

Also, I came on here wanting some advice from my medical peers, instead I get negativity. What a shame. I would expect this from non-med peers. I have noticed that most people on forums focus on negativity (maybe b/c they can't say it in real life). That's why I limit my forum browsing. There are some good responses and I thank those members.

 

[MedPR]

How come?

My experience was that my coworkers always really encouraged it and were excited for me. My boss (who bakes professionally as a side job/professional hobby) even baked me a cake with a frosting stethescope (with a custom candy namebadge), etc. If you're having trouble with this, I would, perhaps, ask why.

I have no idea why. Some bosses aren't supportive of employees that aren't going to stick around. Some coworkers are jealous that you get to move on to something better.

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[eagles22]

Haha wow, what responses!!
I guess it's my fault for not being clear, but my current store does not even know about my med school plans; so it can't be that. The problem is that before I started my undergrad I worked full time. Since then I have been part-time. So the problem is my availability to work.

Second, I'm never ashamed to reveal my future. I told my job, like an responsible adult should,my future plans that one day I may not be with them. Nothing bad came out of it. As a matter if fact, it showed them courage and made them more interested in me working for them. Play your cards right in life and with a little risk.

Also, I came on here wanting some advice from my medical peers, instead I get negativity. What a shame. I would expect this from non-med peers. I have noticed that most people on forums focus on negativity (maybe b/c they can't say it in real life). That's why I limit my forum browsing. There are some good responses and I thank those members.

You posted something that lead us to believe the negativity was because you want to go to med school. We posted responses based on that information. Now you change your story and add in some other information. Med students aren't your peers, btw.

Your situation has nothing to do with going to medical school. It has to do with workplace dynamics and social interaction. If you think they have animosity towards you, then your either a) paranoid or b) doing something to piss them off. Figure out which one it is. Here's some advice, don't piss people off. It's not normal to feel hostility from coworkers. Find out whats going wrong. I worked for 2 years before I went to med school and didn't have any animosity.

 

[ven2083]

I see the point. Thanks for the response.

 

[link2swim06]

Med school isn't going to make you feel amazing about your life. Especially the first 2 years. Truth is most people don't give a crap you are a med student or doctor.

 

[flodhi1]

Grow a pair.

 

[flodhi1]

Med school isn't going to make you feel amazing about your life. Especially the first 2 years. Truth is most people don't give a crap you are a med student or doctor.

Exactly, even though these SDN virgins believe otherwise.

 

[MedPR]

Exactly, even though these SDN virgins believe otherwise.

I heard med students have access to all the 8 balls they want. T/F?

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[HughMyron]

Exactly, even though these SDN virgins believe otherwise.

I'm a virgin and I find this offensive. I'm probably one of the most modest people you'll ever meet lol.

 

[KnuxNole]

Don't know anything about your situation, but people typically don't start hating other people for no reason. I know pre-meds that are total a-holes about going to medical school and being a doctor; people find it testing. Also, you just might be an a-hole in general and not even know it.

Take a step back and really examine your behavior and how you portray yourself to others.

Females.

 

[ven2083]

"Ethic defeats Fear"