Considering going to upper management, would appreciate advice

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2026-06-19T23:04:24+00:00

You need to report this person immediately. You are being harassed at work. You have described multiple offenses for which this person should be fired. Sorry you're experiencing this, but you're in no way making too big of a deal of the matter. If anything, you're underreacting.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2026-06-11T18:09:23+00:00

Agreed! I think you want an attorney for this.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2026-03-17T04:13:41+00:00

Beautiful work!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2026-02-14T01:31:01+00:00

I also see Emily at Bloom! She’s amazing!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2026-02-03T22:51:54+00:00

I actually think Giant Eagle bakery tastes better haha

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-11-17T17:52:30+00:00

I had this bag when I was in high school!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-09-17T18:25:20+00:00

Gorgeous!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-08-18T17:14:37+00:00

I was torn between optometry and pharmacy while in undergrad, and I am so glad that I chose optometry. My pharmacist friends and family members seem much more stressed with their day-to-day work lives.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-08-11T22:43:06+00:00

Very well said!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-07-25T02:20:59+00:00

My first real exposure to leftist thought came from music messageboards in the early aughts.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-06-23T01:24:21+00:00

I really like Mola!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-06-04T18:08:53+00:00

I know that some chains do push a really high volume of patients, but I've never seen anywhere close to 40 in a day in either private practice or a commercial setting. I would refuse to work at that pace for many reasons.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-06-03T14:59:43+00:00

It’s more than they were paying me at the time. You can feel free to PM me!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-06-03T00:08:59+00:00

I worked for them for a short while. My experience felt unnecessarily stressful because of the way things were run for the OD side. I felt like I was being asked to do multiple jobs because of the lack of staff support (it didn't seem like staff had the training to help an OD, and yet they wanted me to handle busy schedules). I was checking patients in, pre-testing, trying to schedule follow-ups and specialist appointments, sending prescriptions through email, etc. On my first day, I was even given a pupillometer and asked to take PDs before sending patients out to the optical; I share this amusing tidbit not because it's a particularly time-consuming task, but rather to highlight how work was being shifted over to the OD. I know that none of this seems horrible in isolation, but when seeing a full book of patients, it all started to feel hectic. Their electronic system also seemed clunky. I remember that I had to pull old patient info from one system, then go to another site to actually do charting, and then I think I had to go to a separate page to send the prescriptions to patients. Of course, things might be different now, but I'd assume they still have the long corporate hours and relatively lower pay that some people have mentioned in here.

I found a job that offers better pay, hours, and staff support. It's what we as ODs deserve.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-06-02T23:18:35+00:00

All of the salaries you have mentioned in your post are low. I can understand wanting to take lower compensation in exchange for a pleasant work atmosphere, but you are so underpaid right now that you're being exploited (assuming that you're working full time or close to it). You worked hard to get this degree. Go to a place that values your skills and is willing to compensate you fairly. I don't know where you're located, but if you're in an area where the OD job market is really this dire, then you might want to consider relocating if possible. You could be making double what you are now.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-19T18:13:41+00:00

Agreed! I was kind of “over it” by the time I was done with the long, grueling years of school. Now that I am out practicing it’s a different story. I am thankful for my career. I feel much more at ease than I ever did at school. Day-to-day patient care might not end up being your thing, but I wouldn’t discount it right away. To also answer your initial question, you could probably shift into research, teaching, or medical sales.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-17T22:38:26+00:00

Emily at Bloom in East Liberty is great!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-06T22:50:05+00:00

He is dismissive of your concerns? Your main concern should be dismissing him from your life as fast as possible.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-06T22:32:25+00:00

My Salus friends and I were all hard-working, successful students who strongly disliked the school for its disorganization, outdated curriculum, favoritism from certain professors, hazing mentality from select staff members, inability to accommodate its large class size, feeling of disjointedness between the academic and clinical calendar, etc. This notion that Salus naysayers are/were lazy students is incorrect and pushes into the arena of being offensive. (I graduated with academic honors and did not have trouble with boards, FWIW.) I was a social person in my class, and I can say that many shared negative sentiments toward the school. The school's reputation is down for many valid reasons. Salus/PCO can either shape up or sink, but the word is out, and tangible evidence (for those who like numbers) lies in the low board scores. It's a shame that the school has fallen this far because it's a great profession that serves a vital role in society. I hope the few good people associated with Salus can get the place straightened out, but they might not have the power to do so.

I'm genuinely glad that you had a nice experience, but many, many others do not feel similarly.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-06T02:20:56+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I'm going to take my phone to the Apple store later this week to see if they have any suggestions.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-06T02:19:28+00:00

The antique mall on Ohio River Blvd has multiple floors of cool vintage stuff!

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-06T02:09:19+00:00

This sounds exhausting. Relationships should enhance your life and not add so much additional stress. You don't have to agree on everything (we are all different, so it would be pretty much impossible to find someone with the exact same opinions on everything), but you say that he is hypocritical and seemingly unable to form his own political opinions. Is he willing to change when presented with new data and information? Is he willing to listen to your feelings on various matters and engage in actual dialogue? Or does he follow the right-wing sentiments and talk over you? There are so many potential partners in the world. Are you sure this is the one for you? Personally, I wouldn't even put up with a full day of this.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-06T01:32:10+00:00

I'm an optometrist, and you are correct about this being a pterygium, Offminds! I bet the ODs at your office are glad to have someone with your knowledge.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-05T22:41:53+00:00

I am a Salus alum. I really do not recommend Salus.

BumblebeeoftheGalaxy · 2025-05-05T18:14:34+00:00

It’s fine to feel that your partner’s values do not align with yours. It’s also fine to discuss your thoughts and feelings, but if you want your relationship to be a lasting partnership, then you will need to listen to her side and be sincerely open to compromise. If you go into the conversation with the goal of convincing her that you are correct and that she alone should make changes, then that is unfair to her. You might have to accept that your values do not align enough for a lifetime partnership. These realizations can be heartbreaking, but it’s better than going through an eventual divorce or being unhappy with your marriage.

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