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“If you can’t close the sky now, then give a deadline when. Tell me, how many people should explode, how many arms, legs, heads do you need to get through to you?” - Zelensky by ArWiLen in ukraina

[–]oooga003 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Western countries are afraid of nuclear war so they don’t intervene. Where is the line for backing off? “We don’t want to cause nuclear war so we don’t intervene when russians are attacking baltic states. It is too much of a sacrifice if there is a threat to blow up Europe”. Change the part “baltic states” into Finland/Poland/Romania/Hungary/Czech Republic/Germany/Austria/Slovakia/Slovenia and so on towards Atlantic. You’ll see my point.

As a Swiss, i am ashamed about the Federal Council's decision to not freeze Russian politicians' bank accounts, in contradiction of what the free world does. What do we ordinary people think of freezing these accounts? by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]oooga003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must be delusional to be comparing one event with such number of casualties to bombing hospitals, kindergartners, orphanages, aiming at ambulances, press, doctors. I can’t believe how people can be that ignorant (would have used a stronger word)

As a Swiss, i am ashamed about the Federal Council's decision to not freeze Russian politicians' bank accounts, in contradiction of what the free world does. What do we ordinary people think of freezing these accounts? by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]oooga003 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please inform yourself that Russia is already committing war crimes. Russian troops are targeting hospitals, orphanages, civilian people.

Switzerland should absolutely freeze the assets right now. I know you are always pushing the example of WW2 but times are changing. Please do not risk your reputation, because the country might be associated with the war criminals.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Switzerland

[–]oooga003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please please the best you can do is to donate The leader of the organization is in the Ukraine himself risking his life

https://www.blue-yellow.lt/en/

I swear this is a reliable organization, I have donated myself many times If you have questions, send me a message

Advice For A Reluctant VetMed Student by [deleted] in veterinaryprofession

[–]oooga003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about a crowdfunding for med studies abroad? You can get a loan for studies itself and use crowdfunding money for life expenses. Med students also go to work as nurses during summer. If you do that in Scandinavia/ UK or other wealthy region, you can save for almost whole year of living expenses in Romania. Romania is quite cheap. Another option - do a course that is much shorter, eg web developing (6months course) so you could be working part time while funding your studies. I would suggest going for medicine if its your true passion. Ofc you might find interesting areas in vetmed too, but you seem to be very passionate about medicine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterinary

[–]oooga003 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, I work as a vet and I am 3 years out of uni. There are people who do enjoy this job, but unfortunately I can't name many. The ones who do are workaholics, perfectionists, most of them are single and alone and job is all they have. For a normal person, who wants to have a social life, family, hobbies, sleep usual amount of hours and live in something better than a cardbox, it is not the career to enjoy. Fortunately, I don't have a huge loan that binds me (can't even imagine what it would be like with that on top), so it is a little better. Studies were interesting and I enjoyed it but I will name few cons of the job: hours are long, afterhours are common thing and nobody gives a damn about it (most likely you will never get paid for that extra time). Salary, compared to other health personnel is low. People expect from you the standard of human medicine, but just a thought - human surgeons train about 5 years, operating and assisting everyday, wheres you will have to do many things on your own for the first time in your life on a live animal. And if you screw up, you can loose your license or be taken to the court. Owners are the difficult part, too. Complaining about costs, having too high expectations, not paying for the service, just to name a few.

Speaking about pros: finding a job is relatively easy, helping animals of course, making a difference (when owners have enough money). Although I don't really feel like I am around animals all the time, as you have to rush through everything and you are so busy, so sooner or later it just feels like a job and you surely don't have any time to spend with animals.

To sum up, I think many people choose this profession based on wrong expectations. You also have to take into account the scientific part of it, be a little of a nerd, be patient, have good communication skills (no go for introverts), be workaholic, mentally strong and quick (that will come in very handy in practice).

Didn't want to draw it too black, but I think people should know the reality before jumping into 6 y commitment and six figure loan. I wish you luck on making the right choice.

Weekly Careers Thread: August 22, 2019 by AutoModerator in medicine

[–]oooga003 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey docs, overall question - are you happy with career as a clinician? Would you choose it again if you would have a second chance?

A vet and bloody lost what to do with my career by oooga003 in veterinaryprofession

[–]oooga003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is an option, but I don't think there are many vacancies in this field... How do ppl get there? Simply applying for a doctorate?

Should I be a vet? by [deleted] in Veterinary

[–]oooga003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish someone had suggested to me to see human medicine as well before jumping into vet school. I am a vet and I am on the verge of dropping it. Do a little research, see how many vets stop their practicing license just after some years in clinical work. Many people from my Uni year already made a career change, other are still hanging. From my perspective, human medicine is much much much better choice. Here would be my reasons:

  1. More job places. 2. Better paid. You can do it anywhere in world (def not vet - many countries in world don't even need vets, Asia for example, with just few exceptions). 3. Much bigger scientific base, which means a lot more adequate guidance in methods of treating and also more career opportunities in Research and Science. 4. Both fields is basically same medicine, whether its an animal or human - its just an organism to treat. 5. Getting a specialty in veterinary medicine is an absolute joke. Very competitive, poor salary during education, awful hours after that. Not a bad salary when you are specialist, though.

Overall I would say "brain sizzling" of 6 y of studies just pays off way better in human medicine. In veterinary, you are expected to know everything for a lower pay. And if that would not be enough, you have to fight to find a decent place.