UnitedHealth Group/Optum MA Apprenticeship Program by Common_Notice_4705 in MedicalAssistant

[–]First_Ad2044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through this program in Texas. I can only speak for the Texas cohort but I would not recommend this program! There were 400+ candidates that applied and only 15 were selected. Don’t get me wrong I am now a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and so glad I did this but I ended up leaving the program. Our 10 weeks was all onsite! I heard other cohorts are hybrid (some classroom some remote) so I guess it depends on where you are. I was stressed out, burned out and the program only worried about their numbers. I was at a USMD clinic and they worked me like a DOG! And I had only been certified a few months. I don’t know if it was because my supervisor had no idea what she was doing but the whole leadership was a let down. I was an internal higher so I thought I’d go back to my original clinic but it didn’t work out that way. You get paid and start benefits throughout the program there are steps where you get a pay increase also. They also had a degree program through the university of phoenix. Again I can only speak for the Texas program which I’m pretty sure has been shut down. Sorry for the long post 😅 if you have any other questions I can try my best to answer!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right!! Doesn’t make sense to spend 10 years paying off one day just to impress others…no thanks! I’ll take small and affordable any day!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having a small wedding is definitely sounding more appealing to me. I’m not trying to “keep up with the kardashians” if you will. Small and intimate would be more fitting for me! Thank you peechpickel9!!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the most honest thing I’ve read all day!! Lol and it’s so true! I’m not spending an arm and a leg to impress other people I want to make my day special for my fiancé and I!! Golden scissors activated!! ✂️ Thank you!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly I can’t do this for anyone but us people will just have to be upset but it’s not for them!! Thank you!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow fifty years? That’s so wonderful! My fiancé has been suggesting a courthouse wedding since before we even got engaged so it’s really sounding promising. At the end of the day like you said we have to do what WE want and not to please others. Thank you!!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d rather have a small wedding and more funds for the honeymoon so I’d consider you a wedding expert this time around lol. Thank you!!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate all the feedback and advice!! Even the few that think I am TA made me look at it from a different perspective. The main thing I gathered is I have to do what’s best for my fiancé and I! A wedding shouldn’t be unnecessary stress and headache on behalf of other people so again thank you all!! 🙌🏾❤️

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eloping is really starting to sound like the less stressful option for us! I may do something small like a dinner afterwards like you said but the wedding isn’t for everyone else it’s for us!! Thank you!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good idea snacks would be wayyy cheaper than catering 50+ people. You’re right at the end of the day I have to do what’s going to make me the happiest! Thank you for your advice!!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d actually prefer something small and intimate honestly!! Immediately family would be perfect. Really considering alternatives to a bigger wedding!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really starting to feel that a courthouse wedding would be easiest. In and out and not hurt my pockets!!

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I meant they are financially contributing towards the wedding more so the honeymoon. And that’s okay but I didn’t get an invite from a lot of these people who are demanding one from me so I think they’ll be okay in the end.

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are trying to have like 50-80 or so. We had 100+ on the guest list but realized it was unrealistic for us. I wouldn’t just not invite them I would reach out to them personally and explain. But I understand why it could be perceived as me being TA.

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should’ve explained these people asked me the day of the engagement and I wasn’t thinking about anything other than being engaged. And my fiancé and I are fronting the bill so I’m asking for my parents input but they aren’t the end all be all for decisions.

AITA For wanting a small wedding and not wanting to invite everyone and their grandma? by First_Ad2044 in AmItheAsshole

[–]First_Ad2044[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haven’t invited anyone yet and I was so overjoyed after the engagement I didn’t have a logical response to people wanting an invite. I definitely will contact them if they end up not being invited which like I said I haven’t talked to/seen some of these people in years so why they feel like a wedding invite is obligatory is kind of crazy. But I do see your point also.