So many changes
Feb. 21st, 2024 05:17 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
popkin16Right after I started school, a third team lead (essentially a department manager) position opened up in my department. I was on the fence about whether or not to go for it, and then decided I would. At the very least it'd be good experience; at best I'd get a pay raise and get to do something different. It's only been about a week since it opened, but I had so many ups and downs emotionally lol. Out of 10 applicants, I was one of 4 selected for an interview for the position. And then I made it to the second round of interviews, and I was proud and nervous. I hate interviews, they're nerve-wracking. A session specifically for judging.
But folks, I got the job.
I'm still nervous, though this time it's those self-doubts. What if I can't do the job? What if I'm terrible at it? But all I can do is try, and stepping down from the position IS an option.
That said, this doesn't mean I'm quitting school. I'm taking it slow - they want me to learn SO MANY medical terms, oh my god, first 2 chapters of the textbook wanted me to memorize 150 medical terms. This will be better pay while I go to school, AND it was good interviewing experience for when I finally get my certification and begin looking around for a job.
But folks, I got the job.
I'm still nervous, though this time it's those self-doubts. What if I can't do the job? What if I'm terrible at it? But all I can do is try, and stepping down from the position IS an option.
That said, this doesn't mean I'm quitting school. I'm taking it slow - they want me to learn SO MANY medical terms, oh my god, first 2 chapters of the textbook wanted me to memorize 150 medical terms. This will be better pay while I go to school, AND it was good interviewing experience for when I finally get my certification and begin looking around for a job.
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Date: 2024-02-21 10:25 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2024-02-21 11:28 pm (UTC)You'll do fine! You can come and rant at us when you have bad days!
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Date: 2024-02-21 11:38 pm (UTC)The way to memorize medical terms is to figure out what Greek/Latin bits they're made of (usually not too many), and remember *them*. At least, if you're me.
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Date: 2024-02-22 12:57 am (UTC)I have total faith that you'll be great at the new job!
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Date: 2024-02-22 06:46 am (UTC)Congrats!!
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Date: 2024-02-22 02:32 pm (UTC)And good luck on the studying! That sounds like a lot but memorization gets easier after you practice some, you got this.
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Date: 2024-02-22 09:12 pm (UTC)They are lucky to have you, and they already know you're the best person for the job, so take that to heart. New positions are intimidating, but you will get the hang of everything.
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Date: 2024-02-23 11:53 pm (UTC)My oldest son is a NICU nurse and middle son is a pathologist. Both said that the schooling was grueling, but worth it. Best of luck to you. Keep us updated.
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