FC Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm retiring from the military this summer and I've been rejected for a lot of jobs. Hard to believe! The only job I've been sort of offered is tumor registry or something called NSQIP at Benning. Not informatics. I have a very good resume. I make too much? Too old? Military? Too far out from June? Even VA rejected me. Probably 20 jobs said no. It's discouraging. But then, why work? It would cost 20k to live away from home, & 15k taxes. Or, move. I've got a lot of stuff. Hard to consider, but maybe quit the work force? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Maybe "retire"? Enjoy life for a while. Keep your RN license up to date and you can always moonlight for extra boomstick toy money when you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 It's a thought, but I fear getting lazy. Also, employers don't like people who aren't currently employed. There's a lot to do on our house and property. Lots of antiques and furniture to restore, but not good money in it. Really I'd like some good farm land, but not much of that near us. My boss may put in for me to contract till the new guy is working in September. She's worried about not having a CMIO, for good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Remember Dwight Yoakum's video,"I'm a 1000 miles from nowhere"? Now that's the way to see the country when you have nothing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I dunno. Me, I could never "work" another day for the rest of my life and be busy every single day. Unfortunately, that ain't gonna happen. Â Do the contractor thing. A lot of retired military do that. From what I hear, you show up the next day in the same job for more money plus your retirement. Meanwhile, other stuff will show up. Â Friend of mine was a Lifer in the Army. Something-Master-Something-Sargent. One step down from the highest you could go as an enlisted man, with that next step blocked until someone died. He retired and last I heard, he's training the troopies on how to set up those giant air conditioned base tents. He was working as a mechanic locally and got a call out of the blue from the tent makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 He was a master sergeant. My job is reserved for military, but with Vocera showing up in the near future, integration with nurse call and Q-Flow, and Joint Commission coming, well, bad time to have an empty chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 As a light col, you should have a nice retirement. You, like I, am not PC; but you have to consider the UCMJ . The PCism of your work environment may not be conductive to shall we say a relaxed mind? Your home is paid for. i assume and you have a nice side business. I tell ya pal, being retired is not bad.You even have your own range!!! I am jealous!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!if you must work, consider FL ..lots of old people and some very well off and they all need care.karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Our house isn't paid for. Having three girls, now college age, and starting with nothing, pretty much, after college, were costly. I paid for all my education myself, and a separate place to live at Ft. Benning. It's nice to have some pocket money. Antiques/flea isn't a big money-making business, but it's something. So I'm not sitting pretty, but we are comfortable. All said though, I still want to be relevant in the work force, and a part of what is happening in the world of medicine or informatics. If no decent job is found though, there's ways you save money by not working: less taxes, maybe one fewer vehicle, gas, doing your own repairs, and cutting back on spending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 informatics. Had to look that one up : ) Is that something you could do at home ? Need a good computer I would assume ...but working at a home office may be possible? The three girls i college is going to hurt and no mistake..it is wat 700 a credit hour now? Can the they take any classes on line? That would cut costs a bit? Â karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies dad Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 You could be a Walmart greeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Walmart did away with the greeters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 You and Dr. Hess should team up. Also, wasn't there a couple back crackers that used to post here? You could start the "Mauser Medical Clinic." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Basically I work with clinical information systems, project management, acquisition of medical devices, integration and practical use of systems, and liaison between IT and those delivering care. Most see the job as the electronic record, but that's only a part. Can't do the job without being there. I'm not the CIO, and not a programmer or system administrator. Functional administrator, yes. Confused yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Computer soft wear has been confusing me since about 92.. I just build them..I leave or left the hard stuff to Pete the Computer teacher. karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Oh, I do remember that a chiropractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Odies Dad is a D.C., right OD? Dr.Hess is a M.D. Dr.Linda is a D.C. Farting Chicken is a R.N. Â We could start our own Mauser clinic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I think Littlecanoe may also have been a chiropractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Mauser Clinic.  Karl comes in  Doc I got this pain in my trigger finger. After proper professional consultation. Take two banos of 8mm to the range and call us in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies dad Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Â Odies Dad is a D.C., right OD? yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 CC: "Sore Shoulder." HPI: 50YO WM c/o sore shoulder after "spending time with my buds." Describes pain as "sore, aching feeling" that comes and goes. This has happened several times in the past, usually after pay days and when Sportsman's Guide has a free shipping coupon. After more intense questioning, admits that the 8mm Mauser 98 with "hot Turk ammo" has been causing/aggravating the problem. Â PMH: 0 PSH: LI Herniaraphy 1996 after "lifting a bunch of ammo." Meds: EtOH PRN Vitals: WNL PE: HEENT: NC/AT. CN 2-8 intact Chest: CTA B. C/V: RRR, 0 M Abd: Soft, N/T, N/D. Extremities: R shoulder anterior chest wall with large resolving ecchymosis, about 5x8CM. Dermal layer abrasion about 2x4CM over R clavicle. Â A: 50 YO WM with Mauser Shoulder. P: 1. Rx: Slip-on recoil pad prosthetic 2. Continue EtOH 3.x% 12oz. 1-4 PO q PM PRN Mauser Shoulder pain. 3. RTC PRN. Â Â Dr.Hess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 is it the custom of your practice to accept mah Obama care? Â progressives karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 No psychiatric concerns to rule out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I was trained as a surgeon. Focused H&P. We don't mess with psych BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 but doc...I think I am an octopus! My old girl friends kept telling me that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 F/U with Psy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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