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By: Chrys

Chrys — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:53:59 +0000

No, I would never suggest money as a motive for anything, actually. I know we all need to make a living, but I firmly believe it’s important to find a place that fulfills you or that at least will add positively to your quality of life. I know there are many people that feel as if they are going off to prison, as they head off to work. (Clearly, I don’t mean that literally.)

I was just thinking of a comeback, when I mentioned to tell them it pays well -
since you mentioned feeling that others did not respect your choice. It’s very hard at times to explain in just a sentence or short paragraph how I mean things.

By: D.M. Barrett

D.M. Barrett — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:35:28 +0000

Very interesting. I really enjoy your insightful posts. I have worked in mental health for over twenty years and while not a physician, I know the look when you share what your profession is when asked by others. I agree with Mags. I think most are worried that you are going to see into their mind or discover “dark hidden secrets”. Bet no one at a party has ever asked what your opinion of their “mental problem” was. Positive side of being a psychiatrist is at least you don’t have everyone at parties asking for free medical advice!

By: Mags

Mags — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:17:57 +0000

I am a Registered Mental Nurse in England. I work in geriatrics and find it immensely rewarding.

I think that most folk regard psychiatrists with trepidation. They fear that they are going to be analysed. They forget that psychiatrists are ordinary folk who specialise in mental health.

As Chrys rightly said, prison is a frightening place. Why would anybody willingly work there?

Thank heavens you do!