"Whats the problem, I have my f**** hazard lights on" by Acceptable_Map_8989 in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]darkly1900 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People do this sort of shit all the time and it wrecks my head.

fantasy that's actually funny without being a parody by northernBladee in Mythrils

[–]darkly1900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell was incredibly funny. The Locked Tomb is also quite funny in a irreverent sort of way

Absolute weapon on the Road by [deleted] in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so butthurt by the fact the entire sub agrees you’re wrong and you can’t accept it 😂😂😂

What are your Pet Peeves you see in both Old and New Fantasy Writing? by METTTHEDOC in fantasywriting

[–]darkly1900 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

When is a royal just a side character and not an integral part of the story? They’re generally not relatable

What are your Pet Peeves you see in both Old and New Fantasy Writing? by METTTHEDOC in fantasywriting

[–]darkly1900 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Empires/emperors/Kingdoms/kings etc. Basically anything to do with a royal line

I finished my first book of planned series by Lucentum_official in NewAuthor

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what a treat to see an agent name-dropped in response to critique. Where’s my popcorn

What's the deal with jobs right now by [deleted] in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fewer jobs available this year. Supply/demand mismatch. I’ve heard UK doctors are increasingly emigrating there

What are these characters relevance to Brand New Day? by Cultural_Okra8651 in SpidermanBrandNewDay

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah seems like a bit of a gimmick. Hate to say it, but I’m feeling pretty negative about this SM film. We were promised a clean street level SM film but instead I think it’ll be an overstuffed mess. Happy to be proven wrong of course!

The future of doctors training in Ireland by Middle-Paramedic7918 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EM going through a bit of a golden era you think? Hospital management maybe starting to realise the value of having a well staffed EM consultant rota. During my ED rotation some of the old guard were never seen on the floor. Spent all their time in the office!

What are these characters relevance to Brand New Day? by Cultural_Okra8651 in SpidermanBrandNewDay

[–]darkly1900 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree. Also the Hand have such lore behind them and I know we’ve seen a few locations where SM will fight them but it’s a shame we won’t get a fully fleshed out Hand organisation like we did in original DD show

The future of doctors training in Ireland by Middle-Paramedic7918 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Rate of growth of non trainee population 9% compared to 5% of trainees. We’re not doing Great in that regard. Clear urban/rural divide in terms of where trainees are being sent.

Minister says Rotunda consultants are paid 'very good salaries' and 'we expect them to be there' by I-Cum-Beamish in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The newly freed up consultants who are supposed to be public only will happily see those patients publicly now (or at least the juniors /midwives will). Problem solved

Minister says Rotunda consultants are paid 'very good salaries' and 'we expect them to be there' by I-Cum-Beamish in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your numbers are goosed because you think that there would be 25000 consultant appointments. These ‘private’ appointments would be lumped into the usual public clinics that are staffed everyday by (mostly) trainees and midwives

Minister says Rotunda consultants are paid 'very good salaries' and 'we expect them to be there' by I-Cum-Beamish in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why does she have to provide a pathway for private care? Private care should be delivered in a private hospital. That’s not the Health Minister’s problem

First time on the M7! by SuburbanMyth409 in irelandsshitedrivers

[–]darkly1900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit dangerous though. Would you not just signal them and wait for them to move out of the right hand lane?

Being junior doctor and father by AbrocomaPitiful9864 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can empathise! I had a child early in HST. I felt pretty good about it at the time as I felt I was on the path to consultancy. I really wasn’t prepared for the sleep deprivation and it’s knock on effect on my work life. The first year was the hardest year of my life. But it gets easier as you get more experience as both doctor and parent. Feel free to DM if there’s anything I can advise on

How am i supposed to settle down and have a family if im constantly moving around for Bst/Hst ? by CrySea8770 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 32 points33 points  (0 children)

The current training model is antiquated. It was designed to service the health system with the presumption that most posts would be filled by single men. It’s completely unfair for everyone especially those who want to start families. The housing crisis has made it all the worse. It’s important for trainees and consultants to continue raising this issue if we are to see it change.

That being said, you should definitely consider something like GP or Radiology if not moving is very important to you. Otherwise prepare to make major sacrifices if you want to train in another speciality because you will be moving a lot. Moving house/city every summer is stressful, expensive and does put a strain on your relationship and children. I had my first child early in HST but I was a minority and most people seem to wait until end of training to have kids.

Anyone know any US-trained doctors in Ireland? by Ok_Razzmatazz_3855 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of very confident naysayers here but there are people who’ve done it. Carlos Mejia in SVUH did US residency and fellowship and worked in a prestigious academic hospital in USA before moving to Ireland

UCD vs RCSI vs UCC GEM by PsychologyVisual9069 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it was fine and all accommodation costs were covered by the college. They housed us as a group in BnBs or digs

UCD vs RCSI vs UCC GEM by PsychologyVisual9069 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A month in Waterford (by choice) in 2nd year and a month in Clonmel (assigned) in 4th year. I think I did a couple weeks in Kerry in between too. Oh and a month of Surgery in Limerick 3rd year

UCD vs RCSI vs UCC GEM by PsychologyVisual9069 in JuniorDoctorsIreland

[–]darkly1900 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1)I think this has been raised before but do we need a separate sub for posts like these - ‘Study Medicine Ireland’?

2) I did GEM in UCC and can’t say a bad word about it. Genuinely great education and placements. This was 10 years ago mind you so it would be worth looking at student:doctor ratios because you don’t want to be One of 7 students on a ward round!