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Google maps says this address is fake!! Why are you trying to strand cute dogs in the mail??Oh my goddddddddddddddddd
I needs. Please send to me. My address is 1234 Internet Street
Google maps says this address is fake!! Why are you trying to strand cute dogs in the mail??Oh my goddddddddddddddddd
I needs. Please send to me. My address is 1234 Internet Street
ITS NOT FAKE YOU JUST CANT GET DIRECTIONS BECAUSE ITS NEW CONSTRUCTION.Google maps says this address is fake!! Why are you trying to strand cute dogs in the mail??
THATS WHY IT WAS SO ADORABLEI just realized there's a kitten in that picture, too. I was distracted by the fluffy puppers.
ITS NOT FAKE YOU JUST CANT GET DIRECTIONS BECAUSE ITS NEW CONSTRUCTION.
IM NOT. NEW CONSTRUCTION DOESNT SHOW UP ON MAPS.
Apple maps doesn't have 1234 Internet Street either!!!IM NOT. NEW CONSTRUCTION DOESNT SHOW UP ON MAPS.
took my house 3 years to finally show up on a map and it's not even on google maps, only apple maps.
I just realized there's a kitten in that picture, too. I was distracted by the fluffy puppers.
These are too cute to be real. Are you just a genius in photoshop?At risk of completely de-railing the rant here thread with adorable-ness, fostering kittens is my dogs favorite activity. So, if you're having a RANT HERE kind of day, just look at some cute fluffy pupper kitten photos, y'know?
hnnnngggggggggAt risk of completely de-railing the rant here thread with adorable-ness, fostering kittens is my dogs favorite activity. So, if you're having a RANT HERE kind of day, just look at some cute fluffy pupper kitten photos, y'know?
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No one should have that many adorable orange kitties. You should share.At risk of completely de-railing the rant here thread with adorable-ness, fostering kittens is my dogs favorite activity. So, if you're having a RANT HERE kind of day, just look at some cute fluffy pupper kitten photos, y'know?
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No one should have that many adorable orange kitties. You should share.
So you're telling me next summer doesn't HAVE to be my last summer off forever?? Seriously, it hadn't really occurred to me that waiting until after graduation to start job hunting was an option. Granted, that would probably stress me out, and I'll probably need to start working pretty soon after graduation because I'll be over $250k in debt. But it's nice to know that's possible!I took a couple months and visited family and vegged. Didn't really start job searching till, like, July I think? Started my job mid August. It was great. Would recommend.
Different house, not my 1234 Internet street house. That ones still too new for the maps.Apple maps doesn't have 1234 Internet Street either!!!
I canttttttttttt they're too preciousssssAt risk of completely de-railing the rant here thread with adorable-ness, fostering kittens is my dogs favorite activity. So, if you're having a RANT HERE kind of day, just look at some cute fluffy pupper kitten photos, y'know?
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I had a client ask me the other day if I'd considered how expensive vet care was for pets, implying that we charge too much. She actually looked me in the eye and had the nerve to tell me that I should be charging her less to take care of her dog, that she could spend a thousand dollars a year on her dog between food and vet bills and wasn't that too much? I wanted to go off on the suicide rate in veterinarians, the ridiculous amount of school debt, being part of one of the few jobs that people just expect you to do for free, but instead I just said "Yes, pets are expensive, aren't they?"
Reminds me of the time when one of our most ass-like clients came in for his appointment in the morning. First thing he said: "Oh, the doc's not here yet? I don't see any doctor cars in the parking lot." I was going to reply, but the doctor rounded the corner and said "Oh, you're so funny! That rusted out 16 year old *insert car name here* is mine!" He usually would never know when to shut up, but he knew enough not to say anything back to thatI totally have just flat out countered clients with that info when they've done that to me. I have no problem telling them i have debt I will never pay off, have an almost 14 yr old car that I will run to the ground, that I use care credit cause I don't have money just lying around,etc. They usually accept that.
My heart. omgggggAt risk of completely de-railing the rant here thread with adorable-ness, fostering kittens is my dogs favorite activity. So, if you're having a RANT HERE kind of day, just look at some cute fluffy pupper kitten photos, y'know?
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I don't get that intense. I just smile, say something like, yup, good care is expensive, but I can do *something* with almost any budget if we talk.I totally have just flat out countered clients with that info when they've done that to me. I have no problem telling them i have debt I will never pay off, have an almost 14 yr old car that I will run to the ground, that I use care credit cause I don't have money just lying around,etc. They usually accept that.
I don't hate the free exams and for the most part it allows us to introduce ourselves. But a lot of clinics here do it so if we didn't it would be a problem. We have a few people that just feel entitled to a pet. I don't think that would change if it weren't offered
Hell, half of the human practices in my parents' area act like they are doing you a huge favor just for accepting you as a new patient. I've only known one veterinary practice so far that has actually refused new clients.Never going to get rid of entitled people, but you might have a lot less to deal with if free exams disappear. But, as you said, too many clinics do it so all the other clinics follow along. Would be nice to see us actually say no to that across the board and expect pay for our time. I sure don't get a free new patient exam if I see a new doctor.
I doubt it. Unfortunately, entitlement is cultural right now
This. Exactly.Yeah, mostly because society condones it. Once society stops condoning it, it'll improve. There will obviously always still be those why act entitled but they'll become fewer when society as a whole stops accepting the behavior.
When someone complains about paying for their pet's veterinary services, or complains that their pet's veterinary costs are too expensive, I have a standard response for them:
YOU'RE welcome to complete veterinary medical school and take care of YOUR own pets for free.
[Oh yeah ... I forgot to add ... I'm not smiling when I say this to them.]
It's easy to buy pet health insurance (just like most people maintain some type of human health insurance coverage for themselves and their families). My pet's health insurance policy is comprehensive and inexpensive, and has paid for itself, more than once. The monthly premium costs less than two movie tickets. It's that straightforward.
Agree with you ... and understood.It is never free even as a vet. Tests cost money, supplies cost money. That doesn't take into account the money spent to get the knowledge to know what tests to run and how to treat conditions. It goes to the saying.... "there is no such thing as a free lunch."
Agree with you ... and understood.
Most pet owners (who have not attended vet med school) have NO clue that veterinarians have to pay for their own pet's health care costs (e.g., lab work, etc.). They often erroneously assume most veterinarians, vet techs and vet med staff get "freebies." When they learn there is no such thing as a free lunch for veterinarians and vet staff, they're often very surprised ... and often stop complaining about veterinary medicine costs.
It's gorgeous outside! Take a mental health break and go for a walk. Micro will still be there.Micro exam tomorrow. Trying to study but can't focus worth a damn because I feel so anxious and am about to just break down entirely. Ugh.
I had a client ask me the other day if I'd considered how expensive vet care was for pets, implying that we charge too much. She actually looked me in the eye and had the nerve to tell me that I should be charging her less to take care of her dog, that she could spend a thousand dollars a year on her dog between food and vet bills and wasn't that too much? I wanted to go off on the suicide rate in veterinarians, the ridiculous amount of school debt, being part of one of the few jobs that people just expect you to do for free, but instead I just said "Yes, pets are expensive, aren't they?"
I mean, we do get some discounts and "freebies (cost still reflected in taxes at end of year)" but not everything and medications still cost money. And specialized treatment still costs us money, for example, a tech I worked with took her cat for radioactive iodine therapy, cost her over $1000.
I happily bring my pets to a GP veterinarian instead of trying to mess with things like preventative care myself, tbh.
(and my dog has insurance too)
I'm really sorry, are you ok? I got into my first fender-bender last year and it wasn't as major as this and I was still pretty shaken up after. That's such a pain.So I just came back from a great trip back to the place I lived for 2 years. Went to a fan convention, saw my old friends, overall had a great time. While I was there I told one of my previous technicians that I was waiting for something bad to happen because things are just going too well. Apartment is great, house is rented, I like my new job and clinic, things are going well with my new boyfriend....
Well, the bad thing happened.
I was driving to work this morning, turned my head to check my blind spot before changing lanes, and didn't realize the car in front of me had stopped. Hit the right rear bumper with the left front on mine. The other car and driver are basically fine. But despite the low speed, ALL my damn air bags deployed. The insurance company says my 2 year old car will probably be a write off because of that. The actual body damage seemed pretty minimal though.
It's not as bad as it could be, because I have new car replacement and rental car coverage through my insurance, but my rates are going to go up and it's a huge hassle. And my shins are pretty bruised and sore from the airbags under the steering wheel.
I happily bring my pets to a GP veterinarian instead of trying to mess with things like preventative care myself, tbh.
(and my dog has insurance too)
On the flip side, our local specialists are (by and large) really awesome about offering discounts to GP pets. I had my dog hosp overnight on IVF at our favorite ER/CC place and they gave me the full estimate up front which I paid without question. At check out the next morning they rang me out as "care partner" or whatever and refunded me something like 50%. I was really appreciative (but would have happily paid full price!)
I'm really sorry, are you ok? I got into my first fender-bender last year and it wasn't as major as this and I was still pretty shaken up after. That's such a pain.
I'm feeling super frustrated with med school and I keep thinking about posting in the allo forums but I don't think that's where I want to be. I don't fit in and there are so many little things that aren't an issue for other people but make it impossible for me because I have a disability to work around.
Today we had a meeting about our required community service (where none of the stuff I want to do is accessible to me) and discussed how we're supposed to be learning about how patients will have their own priorities and backgrounds and... I literally founded a non-profit that focused, in part, on trying to teach this to doctors. I'm supposed to be doing inaccessible community service to learn how to deal with people like me, people who've experienced bad stuff and gone hungry and slept rough and dealt with disabilities and inaccessible **** and all that jazz.
Cool. Great. Can I fricking test out of it and go back to doing volunteer work that's not designed for rich sheltered suburban kids?
Not doing awesome academically either, and we don't get question banks, don't get our tests back, and they can't seem to find me a tutoring group to join so idk what to do.
School is hard, y'all.
thanks. it's all so stupid, like useless mandatory lunchtime activities that make it impossible to schedule doctor's appointments. the future will be even more interesting, what with the strict hospital hierarchy around who is and is not allowed to sit down, esp. since my leg braces are hidden by pants. I'm going to have to have the disability discussion with errrrybody.I'm sorry, strider. Working around a disability is hard in school, no matter the level. And the professional schools that stress work over health are particularly bad.
Nothing like being in situations where you either tick everyone off or have to let everyone in on your business.thanks. it's all so stupid, like useless mandatory lunchtime activities that make it impossible to schedule doctor's appointments. the future will be even more interesting, what with the strict hospital hierarchy around who is and is not allowed to sit down, esp. since my leg braces are hidden by pants. I'm going to have to have the disability discussion with errrrybody.
Sounds like you've already confronted plenty of obstacles in life. It's challenging to deal with hunger, disability and inaccessible stuff. Hope your school provides a good tutoring group for you. I'm sending lots of good thoughts to you!I'm feeling super frustrated with med school and I keep thinking about posting in the allo forums but I don't think that's where I want to be. I don't fit in and there are so many little things that aren't an issue for other people but make it impossible for me because I have a disability to work around.
Today we had a meeting about our required community service (where none of the stuff I want to do is accessible to me) and discussed how we're supposed to be learning about how patients will have their own priorities and backgrounds and... I literally founded a non-profit that focused, in part, on trying to teach this to doctors. I'm supposed to be doing inaccessible community service to learn how to deal with people like me, people who've experienced bad stuff and gone hungry and slept rough and dealt with disabilities and inaccessible **** and all that jazz.
Cool. Great. Can I fricking test out of it and go back to doing volunteer work that's not designed for rich sheltered suburban kids?
Not doing awesome academically either, and we don't get question banks, don't get our tests back, and they can't seem to find me a tutoring group to join so idk what to do.
School is hard, y'all.