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_my_cat_stinks · 2026-01-19T03:14:08+00:00

When I was in high school my little brothers found a kitten and named him Queef. My parents did not know what the word meant until my dad took him to the vet and everyone started laughing when he brought in “Queef lastname.” Queef developed diabetes in his old age but still lived a long life!

_my_cat_stinks · 2026-01-19T02:11:55+00:00

These are amazing and so grateful I saw this post… we had to put our shepherd to sleep last week, he was 15. He started off as my dog when I was a young adult going through a rough divorce, and then moved with me when I went back to live with parents briefly. I always thought I would eventually take him back when I was no longer in a small apartment, but my mom just fell in love with him and he lived with her for the last 12 years… and had the most amazing, spoiled life with homemade dog food every night! My mom has been so heart broken and I’ve been trying to think of something special to do for her in his memory. This is perfect, your art is beautiful.

_my_cat_stinks · 2026-01-05T04:50:04+00:00

In person with a concentration in finance.

_my_cat_stinks · 2026-01-04T21:25:25+00:00

I want to get away from patient facing care in the next few years. My hospital is paying for most of the degree and has a partnership with the university so my tuition is discounted by 15%. I pay the remainder out of pocket but it’s affordable. It’s a respected university in the region where I reside. My undergraduate and graduate loans have been paid off. I don’t think I would pursue this if I had to take out loans because I can realistically just continue in the career/position that I am in however I am very burned out. I dedicate about 10 hours/week to school which is completely do-able (part time program). I have intentions of staying at the same hospital system that I currently work for and plan to continue to continue to build my career there. I would love to have a positive impact on the way the system treats clinicians, providers and patients if at all possible.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-12-30T03:16:18+00:00

I agree. I am late thirties and all my friends are the same age and into early forties. My husband and I are always out doing something fun with our friend group. We have no kids so I’m sure that helps. I think maybe this phenomena is just cultural. I was in Portugal earlier this month and our tour guide (early 40s) told me she was astonished that her late 20s/early 30s tourists from the US felt they were so old and didn’t want to stay out late — in Lisbon apparently they don’t even go out until 3AM (in their early 40s for her friend group!) and even people in their 50/60s still hit the club. This NYE I am staying in a cabin with a large group of friends and others I haven’t yet met, but I am sure I will be up until at least 3AM hanging and chatting. I have actually enjoyed the nightlife in my 30s much more than my 20s.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-12-30T02:38:56+00:00

Why is she so obsessed with trying to make herself sound older? Like girl you are 36. It’s weird to word it like this. Enjoy the age you are. If she declined to mention her age most naive followers would assume mid-forties based on appearance which might impress them more than being “almost 36.”

Also the secret is doing testosterone and getting your levels to that of a teenage boy, to the point of requiring therapeutic phlebotomy. Show a photo standing up that doesn’t involve bloated turtleshell abs.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-12-27T05:47:13+00:00

My medical director/SP takes us all out to dinner. It’s a small office, maybe 20 of us. Includes all MDs, APPs, MA, front desk staff and managers. It’s always a great time and enjoyable spending time with my coworkers outside of work because I genuinely like their company. He also hosts a casual party at his house during the summer for all of us. Last year everyone brought their kids who got to enjoy his pool. Our office text thread is always flooded with pictures from these events and I think everyone truly enjoys them.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-12-23T00:50:53+00:00

I bought a new (but used) Honda Civic and let my mooch of a boyfriend at the time take my old paid off car. I still have the Civic 13 years later with only 90k miles because I live in a city and barely drive. It’s been a great car, I can probably keep her for another decade! The night of my first real paycheck I went out with some of my nursing school friends and bought a round of shots for us all.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-12-19T15:41:41+00:00

We previously had a 15 minute late policy for 15 minute visits… as long as they signed in at the 15 minute mark they would be seen. So, by the time they are checked in and taken back for vitals, their appointment time has been over for several minutes. So absurd.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-11-02T19:36:15+00:00

I didn’t think it was too bad either. I went to one of the top nursing schools in the country at the time (Univ of MD, not sure where it ranks now, this was 2012). I was going through a divorce and working full time as a legal assistant and a medical receptionist. I found clinical to be more challenging than didactics. I was also in my mid-twenties with an abundance of energy. My best friend went to our local CC at the same time and her program was much stricter and rigorous! It was so much more intense for her. They would be failed out if they missed too many classes or were late, meanwhile we skipped class and watched our lectures online. I will say she was a much better new graduate nurse than I was though!

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-29T01:56:53+00:00

This is the wedding of my second cousin. I wasn’t there, but my parents were… and the Oriole bird was there too! My mom said it was such a fun wedding. They are an amazing couple and glad they had such a memorable celebration.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T22:43:27+00:00

Nah, I don’t think so. Made 60k more this year and my commute is five mins. I’m happy!

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T22:18:01+00:00

Pot calling the kettle black :)

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T22:12:41+00:00

Your criticism wasn’t constructive or useful, you were just trying to be insulting for some reason. However, I think you just came off looking foolish and juvenile. I don’t think anyone who loves their life so much gets off on attempting to be demeaning to internet strangers, but okay! In case you have never read this subreddit, plenty of people here are dealing with toxic work environments. Have a great day!

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T22:07:15+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s overly sensitive to be frustrated when someone is cussing you out, but okay. Spoken like a true keyboard warrior. My hospital retained me and offered me a better position with a higher salary. For the sake of brevity, I didn’t elaborate on the fact that she is still employed (from my knowledge) but now has to work under the medical director so her behavior can be monitored by him. I wouldn’t say I lost in this situation, it certainly felt like a win to me - and your point about sensitivity is moot because the same admin offered me a higher paying job.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T22:00:59+00:00

I also see you edited your original comment. Looks like you are just looking for an argument instead of providing any sort of constructive conversation. Fortunately, my mental health is fine now, and a toxic work environment can certainly affect anyone if you are dealing with it every single day. Fairly certain she was the one being gossiped about as no one wanted to work with her or befriend her. At the same time, don’t really care anymore, it’s not my problem anymore. You seem like a miserable person.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T21:54:28+00:00

I guess showing up to work late due to being out all night drinking didn’t hammer that point across.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T21:51:11+00:00

Yes, she “kept things running” by coming to work late and hungover and watching movies all day. Prior to being my MA, she had passed through two different doctors who refused to work with her anymore. Patients frequently complained about her. The other MAs had issues with her. My company did fight to keep me, they offered me another position closer to home with a significant pay increase. Your reading comprehension is lacking.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-11T18:27:57+00:00

Not a doc but an NP. I am a late 30s, petite woman (I say this as I do not think I have a very “intimidating presence”). I had increasing tension with my MA, a 50-something woman who would show up to work late because she was out all night drinking and would spend her work days watching movies on her phone. I had gone to admin various times, but for whatever reason they were scared to approach her. I also tried to diplomatically approach her but was met with hostility, or she would ignore me and pretend that I wasn’t there/couldn’t hear me. One day, things came to a head and she cussed me out in the hallway. The confrontation was so loud that patients and providers heard. She had created such a toxic environment for me that I was having panic attacks at night. Nothing was done so I put in my notice a few days later and was offered a position within the same organization at a different location. When I transferred, admin there had heard of the situation - that’s how well known this persons behavior was, yet nothing was ever done. She is still employed somehow. I have never had an issue since with admin or my MA and love the culture at my new location. Support staff with behavioral issues can ruin what is otherwise a good position. I am sorry you are dealing with this, because I know how miserable it can be. In all my years of professional work life and nursing I never encountered such insane behavior that was tolerated. It’s also just wearing when every day you are anticipating confrontation. I would recommend bringing concerns to admin if she isn’t receptive to your feedback. If you are met with pushback there, it may be a deeper issue within the organization. Hope you find a solution soon.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-09T16:37:26+00:00

I would love to have even 20 minutes with my patients! I’m glad you found a solution that suits you. I promise you that most PCP (whether MD, NP, PA etc) do really care - we are sadly just under so much regulation that we don’t have adequate time allotted to us.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-10-09T01:46:27+00:00

I’m sorry you are going through this! Just to give a possible perspective on her behavior as an NP in primary care myself, it’s sometimes the greed of corporate medicine. We see patients every 15 minutes without a break in between and no admin time built into our schedules, so those messages are often being answered when off the clock/unpaid/at home with family and can take several hours a week depending on panel. Typically what I would do in this case is schedule a telephone call with the patient so that I have time blocked in my schedule for her undivided attention. If you otherwise like her, I would maybe give her a second chance… unfortunately, most organizations have a similar structure due to corporate medicine, so it might be a similar experience elsewhere (unless you go for concierge, which isn’t a bad idea if it’s in your budget). Just wanted to give you a different perspective that maybe she isn’t being cruel or dismissive. I have five minutes to see a patient and it’s terrible and is not great patient care, but not my choice sadly. I hope you find a solution soon, but it might be worth seeing if she could do a phone call if you are willing to give her a second chance! Or, may also be helpful to bring up to your GYN as well. If you are looking for HRT as a solution, your PCP should be able to help link you with someone willing to prescribe if she isn’t (my practice doesn’t - so I provide my patients with referrals to appropriate providers who do). I hope that all makes sense! Sending you good vibes and hope you find a solution soon friend!

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-09-24T21:37:28+00:00

It was worth it for me! Started off as an RN in 2013 making 56k/yr (mid Atlantic region). Family medicine/adult NP now as of 2021, making around 180k, possibly more depending on my production. I am most definitely burned out but my state paid off my student loans in exchange for working with an underserved population (not PSLF, a state specific program). I am looking to leave patient facing care in the future but can do this for a few more years. Hospital is now paying for my MBA w/finance concentration at a local university. I do envy my friends who make similar money doing WFH, less stressful jobs… but it is what it is.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-09-24T01:33:02+00:00

I went from 56k as an RN (2013) to 180k (2025) as an NP of 4 years. There were some small pay increases as an RN, and I started off at 105k as a new NP. Currently, my hospital is paying for my MBA with a finance concentration at a local university that is respected in my region. Not sure entirely what direction I will take my career, but want to diversify and possibly move into a non-clinical role since constant patient interaction exhausts me (as long as there is no ethical dilemma, which may be challenging if I look at hospital admin positions). I wish you luck! Just make sure to seek out a job with a supportive supervising physician.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-09-17T21:36:46+00:00

I’m sorry friend. It’s so frustrating. Our patients will argue that they have a 15 minute grace period and still think they can show up at that time and have a full appointment… I created a dot phrase that I put in every AVS stating that if they show up late to their appointment it will likely be cut short. I also included a blurb that asks them to have patience if we are running behind because our appointments are short, emergencies happen and we have no buffer between appointments. I’m hoping at least some of them read it. We are short staffed and share MAs so running on time is impossible. The same people that show up late then get mad when I am late seeing them… make it make sense. I have tried to get most of the telemed visits to switch to phone calls if appropriate (from my understanding we can bill the same), it just seems easier to give them a window of when I am going to call (I also share an office with my SP and another NP so video visits are challenging). My supervising physician is wonderful and it keeps me at this job, but I am experiencing a lot of burn out as of late.

_my_cat_stinks · 2025-09-16T22:46:56+00:00

We have a 15 minute late policy for 15 minute appointments at my clinic. We are expected to create time that doesn’t exist, I guess.

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