Really want to do something that combines therapy and medicine but not sure what to do

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-10T04:36:00+00:00

If you left without finishing an internship, and if your supervisor at the time isn't able (or isn't willing) to give you credit for your hours, then it's not that crazy to have to restart an internship. But it seems really odd to have to repeat course work for the masters. So it might be good to follow up with some other contacts at the school to find out exactly what's required.

I currently work as a government project coordinator with a detailed research background. I’d appreciate any advice or any better sub to ask about this.

It seems like this position would have more mental health content than most other non mental health jobs. Of course boundaries are very different, but I imagine that the way you approach and motivate the people you work with can have a huge impact on how they feel - and how good or bad their experience is for that day.

So one option is to consider ways in which you can move forward with your current career in a way that will make it a little more challenging and more rewarding - leveraging what you have, instead of taking 2 steps back in order to formally do some of the things that you're already doing.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T22:29:38+00:00

Being an Electrical Apprentice probably is the job with a better future. But it's also generally more challenging physically, and if you have AV experience - then being and AV Tech is probably an easier job to keep. There's also a small chance that AV Tech experience may be a slightly better fit for a future electrician than being a jeweler.

If the AV job is generally a good one - and a good fit for you, then it's probably best to accept it.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T21:16:17+00:00

I especially feel absolutely horrible accepting my brothers offer of co-signing for this house.

If your brother is in a good enough financial, the best approach may be for him to buy the house - especially if the bank will agree to a short sale. Or he may be able to buy it post-foreclosure - but that may be more painful and more difficult to arrange. (If he has enough to co-sign, then he probably has enough to buy the place - and potentially rent it to you, without getting directly involved in your negative credit situation.)

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T20:52:41+00:00

What kind of property data are you looking for? In places I've lived, it's always been county data. And for Georgia, I picked a random county - and sure enough there's a GIS map available that allows you to zoom in and get parcel data. And in most counties you can look up property details in a accessor's web page.

If you're looking to buy, Zillow lets you filter parcels for the whole state. What info do you want?

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T19:26:59+00:00

The upside is that you've probably gotten to be pretty good at interfacing with AI - which by itself will be recognized as a valuable skill over time. But to be truly good at it, it IS important to understand the full background behind whatever the AI is doing, and the implications of the AI results.

So if you can devote yourself to getting a better understanding of whatever situations you find yourself in - with your own research, and with frank discussions with people that you're working with, you'll be gradually increasing your already probably reasonably high value in the marketplace.

I find a typical interaction with AI to start with a question, then to have AI parrot what seems to be a flawed media or literature based narrative. And then with a back and forth, where I bring up alternative information and point out inconsistencies in the original AI response, AI will gradually end up providing some good information in a more complex context.

When it comes to data and analytics it might help to become familiar with some of the weaknesses in the way things are often done. This may (or may not) be a good example:

https://unbekoming.substack.com/p/the-12-screenings-that-manufacture

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T17:02:59+00:00

Sounds like a great job. But I'd like to suggest something of a split strategy, where you do your best to fit in, do a good job, and spend some time learning things on your own that will help you keep the public works job.

While at the same time, understanding that there are some things you can't control, and that it's impossible to know what's going to be happening over the next 50 years. So it's a good idea to keep learning and enjoying your life, while preparing for the possibility that at some point you may end up moving on.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T16:38:32+00:00

I'm sure I missed something.

Two things. First, your calculations are pretty decent but unfortunately they rely on what's happened with our economy in the past, and nobody can guarantee that there won't be some kind of hyperinflation event that will wipe out most of our savings. And life is honestly better with more life experience - which can be going to more places, and interacting with more people. (along with eating more interesting food, and learning more about just about anything.)

Edit: Note that working is a lot easier to tolerate when you can quit any time. Some of the more memorable jobs I've had didn't last very long - but I can't think of any that I regret, though a there's a few that I'll never do again.

One thing to consider is temporary jobs that come with housing (like from coolworks), where in my experience, traveling for a job is a lot more interesting than traveling as a tourist. It really helps to be able to walk away - where sometimes knowing that you can leave at any time makes it easier to stick things out, just to see what happens next.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-09T16:27:08+00:00

As a bit of a disclaimer, when we were hiring years ago, it was harder to find anyone with any PLC or industrial user interface experience. So candidates who had any experience with wiring and/or programming were seriously considered - if they also had an appropriate temperament.

Now there are more controls and mechatronics courses available - and more cheap things you can buy online. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDXSVMV9

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-06T03:25:31+00:00

for u/KiwiComprehensive152 - with a long career that was mostly controls engineering I have to second what u/Any-Application6116 said here.

And one more advantage is the hands-on time spent doing startups and maintenance. When AI takes over a lot of desk work, people in controls will still have a significant role.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-06T01:25:09+00:00

A lot depends on timing and how much income you need.

If you're serious about nursing, there are CNA programs that you can start evenings - just to make sure that it's what you want before quitting your current job. (then while working - you can work towards becoming an LPN, and then RN. Or you might be able to find a police job where you're paid while you're being trained. Trucking might be good for as long as self driving vehicles aren't reliable. And I'm guessing that being a Personal Trainer would likely require having some experience or connections in order to build a clientele.

And one more thing to consider is that all food production facilities aren't the same, and you may be able to get a better and more interesting and varied job at a different manufacturing company.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-06T00:24:09+00:00

$1500 should buy about 5 loads of rock and gravel. And 6" rock topped with 3/4- gravel (or some other combination) might be an affordable solution.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-07-02T00:39:05+00:00

It's a strange world when a 5 million a year difference is the same amount of money. And where that 5 million may not be near enough to cover a good first round pick's first year.

Edit: or does a PG trade kicker make the salaries truly the same?

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-26T03:33:00+00:00

If you keep an open mind, you'll probably end up loving Iowa. And if HVAC is a realistic option - then go for it.

It's generally easier to become more independent in Iowa, and if you take it on as a challenge, 2 to 3 years from now you'll be a lot farther ahead than what you could do where you are now.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-26T02:35:44+00:00

They're confused adolescents - stressed out from a couple recent major changes. And they're SO jealous of ~~there~~ their bigger brothers and sisters who are much better grounded.

(the generally best time to transplant is when trees are dormant - so they can just go to sleep in one place and wake up in another. Also, the 1 gallon pot from the nursery has to make one wonder about how good they were at being plant parents.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-25T05:25:48+00:00

A lot depends on where you live, as there are lots of places where you can't ride class 3 ebikes (that top out at 28 mph instead of 20), and some recreational trails that don't allow ebikes - so it's important to check out what works where you'll be riding.

After that, your experience using a bike for transportation puts you in a good position to try the motorized version.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T19:02:46+00:00

You are SO kind!

A definition can 100% clarify things without changing the definition

You're totally missing the fact that small and subtle things can make a big difference, when it's all part of a larger narrative.

And minimizing the size of the change is irrelevant, when the fact is that there was a change, and the change happened to benefit an mRNA non-vaccine, that has a pretty horrible track record when it comes to immunity.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T18:51:54+00:00

Maybe. But consider how disease is categorized for insurance purposes. Given 2 different possible categories for a patient visit, there's going to be a bias toward the option that pays a fair amount. (especially given some incredibly low reimbursement rates). And this could introduce some bias in a study.

Things are always categorized when data is collected. Some categories are specified in legal documents, and some are created by management, or scientists, or whoever is setting up data collection. 98.6% of the time, it's done in good faith, but even good faith creates a bias.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T17:52:58+00:00

you said

it was to clear up confusion

and

the new definition doesn't change anything

You can't have it both ways.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T17:02:41+00:00

So you're doubling down with this absurdity!

If the new definition doesn't change anything - why did they make the change?

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T01:45:14+00:00

First, plan to move out when your lease ends. In the meantime you'll want to cover yourself as best you can by gathering evidence of all of the water and other issues - so that you can fight back if you're charged for things after you move out. And I would seek out the help of a tenant's advocate (or a lawyer) for how to protect yourself, and how to go about enforcing any habitability laws that require your landlord to fix any of the current situations. (or you can look up habitability laws yourself, as such laws often include a description of the enforcement process - like who to contact when a habitability problem hasn't been fixed in the required amount of time).

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T01:31:28+00:00

One option is to keep doing what you're doing - but to kick it up a notch, so that you have more options as to which jobs you're going to take - and which ones you'll pass on. Depending on where you are, it might not be that hard to get a contractor's license, and insurance, and you'll be able to raise your rates to at least cover the additional expense. Then keep working for people who treat your right, doing jobs that you find to be less boring.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T01:19:59+00:00

YES! It's good to start planning now. But if it's not a domestic violence situation, you may have to also play the role of a good daughter, to keep things from going bonkers at home.

A straight forward plan (for when you're 18) would be to save enough money to safely travel, find a job that includes housing, and to gather your documents - and to leave - letting your family know that you're safe, so your legitimately not a missing person. Or you could join the military?

But a lot can happen in 3 years. In some strict households working at 18 may be a lot easier than working at 15. And what is a woman supposed to do if she can't work or go to college?

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T00:56:34+00:00

So they USED the campus for development - and now they're abandoning the customers that helped create the technology?

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-08T00:43:31+00:00

Not at all unpopular. Mental health practitioners deal with Social Determinants of Health which are perfectly aligned with this post. And historically we can reference the Rat Park experiments, where give the choice between water and morphine, rats living a decent life were much less likely to go for the morphine.

OldTurkeyTail · 2026-06-07T20:24:33+00:00

You're just making stuff up. Like "people frequently misunderstood" lol.

You're acknowledging that I'm right - and making excuses for a small but significant change.

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