Me: oh you're a doctor you say? Person: well, actually im pre-med Me: close enough(as i proceed to lift up random article of clothing to ask their opinion ) as i tell them I've all ready googled what i think it is
This is SO common in the veterinary field as well! Most vets never want to reveal that they are DVMs...the best possible response from a stranger is some long, TMI-type story about their step-uncle's neighbor's dog eating his ex-girlfriend's thong and having to get emergency surgery to remove it, the most common response is being asked to diagnose said dog's current belly rash from a grainy iPad picture, and the worst (but unfortunately not uncommon) response is a rant about how vets are greedy, money-hungry monsters because we can't do a $4,000 surgery for free (note: vets don't get funds from the gov't to cover costs when owners can't, they generally graduate with $200,000+ in debt from vet school alone, and starting annual salary for a DVM is $50,000-$80,000...we would have gone into another profession had we wanted money!)
I can relate a s a mechanic. I tell people that I'm a mechanic and they're like "why does my car make a rattling noise when I turn left going 37 miles per hour on Sundays at 2:45"
Same shit with working in it. Except if you fix anything for them now eveything that goes wrong is your faul. Oh your browser is full of toolbars all of a suden? Im sure its cuz i plugged in your router 2 years ago.
James Johnson. I'm a mechanic and my friends phone me going 40 mph and shout wait listen do you hear that noise ? Holds phone put window..... did you hear it . What's up with the car ? Or call me and say my car made a loud noise yesterday when starting it works fine still nothings changed feels fine. What's wrong do you think
I'm a registered nurse and unless asked, I don't go around telling people that I am a nurse. I was recently seen by a psychiatrist who was really disrespectful. But then he asked me what I do. All of a sudden, his entire demeanor changed. He appeared surprised and told me that now he looks at me differently. He told me that I should tell people that I am a successful nurse manager to earn respect. I never saw him again
Jasmin Smith Lol, I’m a masters level RN, with a couple of certifications. Many persons don’t realize that many careers have the persons specialized. My expertise is in this practice and I can research what you’re sharing, but I’ve never seen what you’re describing.
I am a registered nurse of over 20 years. I do not tell others what I do. I adore what I do. As you said, you need a social life and when others know they start asking all these questions and you need a break! Also, when I have had surgeries I want to be treated like a patient, not a nurse. 🤦♀️ Thanks for the video,
This is so true, I walked into a car dealership with my scrubs on and a lady asked me, Are you a doctor? I said no, I'm Biomedical Technician and her behavior towards me changed drastically...
I an totally relate. I’ve been a veterinarian for 35 years. When I was younger and going out with friends, I would make them all swear to NOT reveal my occupation because I didn’t want to get cornered by somebody and have to discuss Fluffy’s bloody diarrhea all night long.
When I first had back surgery 11 years ago, I thought the doctors were gods. I didn’t think they were in the same league as us. Surgery 8 weeks ago, the resident sat with me for half an hour talking about surfing and jet skiing, he had the same hobbies as me. Turns out your regular humans hahaha.
H Flores That’s somewhat true but you also need critical thinking skills. I don’t agree that anyone can be a doctor. Some people are too dumb to use any critical thinking, including some doctors out there 😂 Especially because many conditions and diseases aren’t very straight forward, or some are rare and understudied, or some are similar to each other and can get confusing. Doctors still have to work around those types of problems and figure out a solution, sometimes immediately. It is rocket science, in a way.
I’ve noticed this too, I don’t like telling people I’m a doctor. When I was an intern, I was more prone to reveal my profession when someone asked me. But now its just better to stay subtle and silent. People expecting perfection is really tiring.
Tell people you're a taxi driver. In it's basic form, a pilot is essentially a taxi driver if you think about it. A highly paid taxi driver...you shuttle people around, don't you?
This is eye opening. Thanks for sharing. I feel the same when I tell people im in school to get my CDL. They try to hit on me because they think I will be rich. Im female.
I'm pre-med but I hate telling people because there are a lot of stereotypes about how pre-meds are self-obsessed and ultra-competitive. There are also a lot of assumptions about what would motivate a student to be premed; often premeds are thought to just be in it for money and prestige, or because their parents forced them to do it. If people ask me what I'm studying I usually just respond with "I'm studying to go to medical school" ....which is essentially the same as telling people you're pre-med but I find there's a little less stigma attached to that than the term "premed".
I can relate. From the beginning, I’ve avoided sharing it, but when it gets out from time to time, I have encountered the stereotypical reactions. I tend to just say I’m a biology major. It sometimes leads to more questions, but I try to keep the answers vague without sounding evasive.
Me: I'm an entomologist. People: Oh! So you know about words and stuff. Me: No, bugs. Like insects and other critters. Like the mites that live on your body. People: ...... Me: But I'm trying to get into med school so I can be a doctor. Left my career to do it. People: Oh that's cool. You'll make a good nurse. Me: ....... Relevant fact - I am female and this is a conversation I have had multiple times in the last year.
idk if its a gender thing. I've had people tell me id make a good nurse as well even though my goal is to become a doctor. I'm an RN student at the moment though.
I’m a nurse and I’ll disclose it if I’m asked, but I like to enjoy my social time as well which involves not answering medical questions in the middle of Target! Lol
I can totally relate. I'm a licensed psychotherapist and I would use that I'm a school counselor when I was working with kids and now a quality improvement clinician, which I am. If I tell them what I do exactly, they will either make the conversation short, ask me questions about "someone I know" (but it's really themselves) or say some stupid shit like... Douchebag: "You know what they say about therapists?" Me: (looking at them with my eyes rolled) Douchebag: "They're the nuttiest/craziest of them all." Me: "Then you better watch out." Insecure person: "So are you, uh, analyzing me?" Me: (smirking) "...keep talking." Insecure person: (crickets)
Well, this is his platform to talk about his career. He doesn't have to respond to the randos here who ask about their niece's weird rash. Plus, chances are the people he meets out on the streets aren't gonna see his channel.
I know this is a joke but chances are the people he meets in real life aren’t aware of his channel, he’s certainly a successful RUclipsr but he’s not a Doctor Mike I’d say that’s a very good thing, I’ve always found those “celebrity doctors” a little odd
I mean, to be fair, it’s a question to at least get a conversation warmed up. Knowing someone’s profession can tell you a lot about their potential experiences, education level, where they may have gone to school (who knows, you may have a mutual friend or connection to a particular area), what questions to potentially avoid, etc. Plus, I’d argue it’s not a lame question. I mean, considering your profession is what you spend most of your day doing in most weeks of the year in most years of your life, you’re essentially missing out on a large collection of experiences/stories/perspectives if you DON’T ask about what someone does for a living. The key is just not to immediately ask for services or advice. For instance, if someone says they are a lawyer, DONT ask them for help - this is where it gets annoying. However, asking them about their particular area of expertise and perhaps asking them how they got into law can make for an interesting conversation. I thought it would be common sense that a good conversation needs two or more parties to show interest in each other... of course you could start out by asking what someone’s hobbies are, but in my experience those types of questions feel very forced whenever you’ve just met someone since one’s hobbies usually tend to be more personal. What someone does for a living is just a more natural question that shows cautious interest without being over the top.
Almost. "What do you do for a living?" is the second lamest question ever. The *lamest* question ever is, "So, do you live around here?" I went to a party some years ago at a friend's house after they had completed some remodeling. The friend was White and the neighborhood was what I call "new-money affluent." It was mostly single-family, 3-plus-bedroom, hillside homes less than 10 years old with primarily mid-30's to mid-40's White PMC (professional/managerial class) residents. 25-30 people at the party and I only knew the homeowner and two other guests. No other people of color in attendance, and about half of the attendees were neighbors. Within the first hour, four people asked me if I lived around there *before* they asked me what I did for a living. The first time was just weird. The second time was creepy. The third time pissed me off.
@@NeilTruick honestly you're just insecure. Think about it. Perhaps you lived somewhere else, but equally as nice. You wouldn't have even considered their question as outside of the norm. What if it doesn't matter what you do for a living if you don't live nearby? You'd not be a first candidate for network connections. You were intimidated by your surroundings. My skin is darker than most humans I understand being uncomfortable. But that's on you for letting it phase you.
Lol I'm an author and my conversations around it are usually more fun EXCEPT when I get the standard, "I always wanted to write a book..." It's like Nike - just do it.
Never show all your cards. I have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Computational Applied Mathematics along with 2 post-docs at national laboratories. I don't tell anyone I have a doctorate. Reasons why are: First, they automatically think "Oh you're an MD?"...Where I answer "No, I am not that type of doctor...". Second, "Ah, so you are a Rocket Scientist?"...I mean, I have worked on rocket propulsion and aerodynamics. Still, it is a lot more than that...Now I just tell them "Oh, I work at this airplane company." and given my lax appearance, they just think I am in maintenance, janitor services there or something of that fashion, which I am perfectly content being view as. The only time I use those initials are when presenting in technical conferences or speaking in an acamedic setting.
I met a doctor that said she practices medicine and she was taken aback when I said, "That's great!😊" She appeared annoyed. She eventually found out I'm an *Architect* and she treated me differently... with more respect, solely based on that.
I’m a massage therapist. I specialize in kiddos with special needs. When asked what I do, I say I’m in customer service. So I don’t get the skeevy comments.
As to point #2, doctors are held to a higher standard because of the closed shop policy adopted by the American Medical Association to limit the supply of doctors.
Compared to 30 years ago, most ask "what do you do" first as a part of one's greeting today rather than what are your interests... ?? Agree. Rather not disclose.
I do the same thing! It never leads to anywhere good. If you're in the process of purchasing a good or service, you will end up paying more. If you're socializing, people will expect you to know a medical condition which likely is not part of your specialty.
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I don't tell people I am a doctor and business owner. It was my accomplishment to share as I deem necessary. If I do tell some people their demeanor is the same. I am on equal footing with everyone. If I don't know something I will say so and look it up for a patient. People always want free medical advice from me. I will ask them for their insurance information. Lol. I am on your side brother. Be your own kind of beautiful.
Even as a paramedic I’ll get questions about some obscure medical problem from stranger. I’m like dude a doctor that works in that specific field may not know the answer to that question. My favorite is one they give like a two sentence description of a problem someone they know is having and expect a diagnosis. Like what the heck lol.
I know exactly what he's talking about because back when I was a research assistant I would tell people all the time because I was proud of it and I loved the job but then boom the floodgates of questions just started pouring, and for a while I didn't mind, after a while it got annoying but no matter how annoying or how much it annoyed me I still told people what I did because I didn't know what to say. I will say this if I were still doing that job I would tell no one. So I understand what he's saying. Especially about when people start treating you different and looking at you differently. Because when I was a research assistant and when people would find out about my profession there attitude toward me would change and at first I didn't mind but after a while I got sick of it, because it was rarely a good attitude change it was more like a very sour change in attitude and I couldn't do it anymore and right when I had made the decision not to tell anyone about my profession, life happened and I didn't have to worry about it anymore. My advice don't anybody what you do I don't care what the job is just don't do it, because you never know how people are going to respond or react, so save yourself a headache and don't tell anyone what you do. 🤗💕😎
Good point on not telling people you area doctor, I need to work on the same thing. No I am not a doctor but I do work at a clinic on a government base where I hold a master in plumbing and medical gas licenses from the state of Texas I also hold backflow preventer license from tceq. And every time someone say to me what do you do I tell them I am in the plumbing field. And then the ? Start to be coming to me, I love to help people and to protect the nation from cross connection. But some the ? They do get tired because I feel like they are just wanted to pick information from me, any different I could say with out being mean. Thanks
Great video, totally agreed with you. Some people judge you of who you are and what you do. Mostly, in Asia, people live in those countries judge you of how you dress and your appearance. Example, I went to Thailand and visited an expensive jewelry store asking the sales lady if I could see the Rolex on the show case, she show the price on the calculator first and never take the Rolex out until I took out my US passport and the cash to show her of my intension.
it's how you find people who are actually worth your time and who are genuinely nice whatever your profession and your background is. It's a good irl filter to choose your friends you could say lol.
Engineer. The moment, I mention I am engineering, people start 1. pitching RANDOM business ideas....Hey I have the idea for the new Facebook, it's gonna be like this, i just need you to do it. 2. Asking random technical stuff, like fixing a car, doing renovations, making a web-site, or fixing lights...... 3. Make *THIS* work. 4. They mix everything... Chemical, electrical, Civil, Software, Mechanical ....it doesnt matter you must be a SUPER engineer.
I just moved to Purerto Rico and had to take the state board exam to practice here. I needed a birth certificate to apply for the exam but with all the covid stuff, the wait time for asking for and printing out a birth certificate was 3 months. I thought I was going to be out of work for the next 3 months until I mentioned that I was a doctor to one of the people working there that they gave it to me right then and there no questions asked. They skipped my name on the list over probably 200-300 other people just because of that. It made me feel suuuuper uncomfortable because they made it super obvious and in front of everybody else that was waiting their turn for the last 3 months. I havent told anyone Im a doctor since.
Been an attending since 2020, and I 100% never do unless they prod. I look very young (exercise, good diet, melanin) and dress like a middle class person (never bought anything for years, grew up poor), so most people do not treat me well and often think I'm either shoplifting, loitering, or simply don't belong. I'm used to it. Its probably the area where I live, its not very diverse at all. It helps me navigate better who I let into my life and who I don't. But when they find out I'm a doctor, all of a sudden a tsunami of respect floods in. And I paradoxically hate it. Like bro, just be you, be true to yourself, and continue treating me like trash. Why all of a sudden treat me with respect? I'm not gonna like you since you certainly don't treat everyone with respect, only those you deem worthy of it based on how they look...or in our case...what our job is. I'd rather be with people who treat everyone with respect, no matter their skin color, perceived class, clothes, etc.
When I met my fiance, we told our professions/career paths up front. We met thru mutuals and we talked. He asked me what my educational/career pursuits are first and when I asked why, he kept it real with me and said before he wanted to get to know me further, he admitted to only wanting to marry fellow medical professionals since he felt it would be a better approach to marry someone who gets your schedule and way of life. Luckily for him, I am studying to be a nurse. Truthfully I think it would vary but my sister, who is a Medical Student now, has been on this level of cautiousness about her career path because of this notion of "respect" or how ppl will treat her after the fact they learn about her career path. But she reminds them that as a student she cant offer advice as do I. so yes, its rough lol.
The real issue is that people don't respect boundaries, and the fact the medical folks, whether a nurse, doctor, NP etc need time off from discussing medical stuff, especially during a time when you are suppose to be relaxing and having fun. I highly recommend doing what I do... make up a non-medical job. Tell them you are a plumber, truck driver, whatever...
The very reason you become a MD is to help your patient and they are your mirror, everything else is inconsequential or irrelevant.If you carry around your MD title like your expensive car or other paraphernalia, you need reexamine your choice.If your work doesn't speak louder than yourself you need to step up your game, differently get a speaker, raise the volume and be a raper.
What's funny is I dont have to deal with this because when I tell people I'm a doctor people dont believe me because I'm handicap and only 4ft tall lol. My sister is a nurse and me being a dr, I've had family straight up ignore me and ask my sister for medical advice which I find hilarious that I dont have to deal with it but she does cause they believe her but not me. Lol I get the same thing where people dont believe me, due to my height and disability when I tell them I can speak multiple languages, English, Dutch, French, mandarin Chinese, ASL, I can also read and translate braille, latin, and Morse code lol people always wanna challenge me when they find out, to see if I'm "legit" they'll start googling sentences in other languages or medical questions and want me to prove myself to them lol I already proved my medical knowledge when I completed all my college and board exams lol I dont need to prove myself further. Also being a dr, I have my political beliefs, and sexual orientation assumed all the time as well. Lol sorry if my English is bad... it's my 3rd language and not my mother tongue.
maddog ..😂🤣...So relatable...I have an accent and I’m a black person ...and is always assumed that I’m the dumb one who needs help .....I also do that English as a 3rd language line 😂🤣🥰....Only this time I say American English is my fourth language ...and I’m still learning how to speak and pronounce it !!!
My just applied to Med school so today I’m like X come help me take my blood pressure you know using my bp machine for the first time. I said you should know how to operate this already. She’s like mom I don’t know I’m not a doctor nor in med school. I said well lol you should know this this already. Then I said what a normal blood pressure.? She then got frustrated with me bcz I’m placing a demand on her she did not know the answer to. So this is an eye opener for me not have such high expectations that a doctor knows everything and also not poking my daughter too much for med info.
I’m a secondary school athletic trainer. When people asked me what I do I just say I work at a high school because usually athletic trainer means personal trainer to the lay person. This leads to judgement on my appearance etc. I must be a glutton for punishment because I start PA school this year and I already know that I will have to explain to patients that I am NOT a doctor. “ keep going you’ll be a doctor one day” 🤦♂️
I asked someone I met at church what he did. He told me he was a mechanic. One look at his hands told me otherwise. His hands were not those of a mechanic. Long story short, he was a heart surgeon, being a body mechanic. He became a dear friend, as he knew I "got" him.
Well, not only am I a doctor (which by itself such a drag) but I also need to disguise myself when I visit Porsche dealerships and pay cash for my car... a bit of a braggart, if you ask me.
Chase wild women...is a fave response for me...lol...good characters will tend to ask for more info as they see i am joking. I do not like talking about my work as there is so much more to life
D Z Lol im a CNA and I can relate I often have to explain why I’m not going to nursing school Bc I have a bachelor in chemistry and trying to got to med school next year Then the respect comes in Which is bs bc before that I was overlooked
Respect can't be attributed to the profession it's being given to their personality and completely depend on us. If you are respecting others according to their profession it's just because of the thought "they might be useful in future", it's literally business .
I have an autoimmune disease and also get sick a lot. I LOVE when doctors say “I don’t know.” I have been hurt pretty badly by a doctor acting like they knew what they were doing so I respect so much when a doctor says “I’m not sure, that’s not my speciality,” or “let me ask.” It honestly makes me more confident in my doctor because they put their pride aside to actually get help
When I’ve spoken to doctors I get the vibe that they are usually very limited in knowledge about a lot of health things, the immune system, etc. I’ve learned that there are very few people who are really good at what they do in any profession.
I hate when I tell someone that I’m in IT and they start telling me about their computer problems.. I completely understand what your talking about. I deal with computer issues all day at work, don’t want hear about any when i’m off.
James same bro, I’m a CS major and whenever I tell people I’m a CS major they ask me for help with their computers. Like, that’s not even what CS majors do!!!!
Or when you say 'ima web developer' and now they wanna show you five projects they been working on in Starbucks on they iphone🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️and need help...at a discounted rate. /Bklyn👑
Kevin Huertero I love what I do for a living. But I don’t like having to troubleshoot everyone’s computer issues when I’m off.. I know the doctor loves what he does for a living and he feels the same about his field of work. Your opinion means nothing
I take the tasks that I can do and charge for it. I especially like people with broken iphones lol. You can cut the local store by 30% and still make double profit
@@Dyl_Cam That's true. Sometimes, in order to not feel guilty charging so much, it helps to think about the value you're providing to the customer, not how much you value your time. In my case, I'll always sell myself short of the value I can provide.
yep, been there many times. it sucks. board-certified in critical care and interventional cardio RN here. one of my neighbors came the other day running and holding her R hand up. she cut her cute thumb and was bleeding profusely. she was anxious and asking if she should go to the ER. Saved her ass at least $1k in ED bills. I told her what to do after I took a closer look and patched her cut. within 10 minutes, I was out of her house. Some people think that you are better than google when they learn your work in health care, medical, law or other professions. I am still waiting when one of my knucklehead neighbors come banging at my door at 0230 hrs telling me that John is complaining of chest pains. Not a damn thing I can do except to tell them to dial 911 and if I am on call that night, I will just say that I'll see them shortly at the hospital.
As an RN I get a lot of similar treatment. I had a guy at a church event I was at that had an episode of heat stroke and the pastor immediately grabs me and is like “here fix this.” I asked if they called EMS who can bring things to actually resolve the issue and they said no. And I said well other than encouraging him to drink water and stay out of the heat until EMS arrives there’s not too much I can do because I don’t have tools I need. And they were perplexed lol. I still helped the guy best I could but I didn’t love the burden of responsibility being thrust on me in that setting without the proper steps being taken.
Our pastor is a doctor. So the other doctors and medical pros, might not have to deal with that as much, well, he is the boss to some.of them too lol so idk, guess it depends on each specialty.
Dr. Webb you mentioned that doctors should say "I don't know", I completely agree. I'm so tired of the "fake it 'till you make it" attitude in medicine. However, the "I don't know" statement needs to always be followed up with "but I will find out".
I think part of the issue underlies in society itself. So may patient's think you're stupid/incompetent when you say I don't know and struggle to grasp the fact that medicine is SO complex no one person can know everything. Hence why we always work in teams!
If you tell people you sell cell phones they will ask for advice as well. Anything that’s technical that people come in contact with. But semi conductors .... not so much
Even as a medical student I am supposed to understand every concept in the universe and start spitting some diagnose of a condition I never heard of. I am in the 2nd year men leave me alone, I am already full😂😂
I think we can blame Hollywood for that. Almost every medical show has doctors standing around, randomly spouting out detailed information about every medical condition under the sun. People see that and think doctors are required to be an endless encyclopedia of medical knowledge. It's like how every computer engineer in shows are wicked smart, awkward hackers with eidetic memory. TV has warped people's perceptions of these professions.
I'm a lawyer and can completely relate. I've even tried some of the same tricks to avoid getting tackled with legal questions. Not wanting to be dishonest, when asked what I do, I've responded by saying, "I work in a law office." Sometimes that does the trick and I figure people assume receptionist or paralegal and don't ask further questions. But, when they hear lawyer, you're suddenly expected to know all things law related. But, just like doctors, many of us specialize in certain areas of the law.
I can't imagine how frustrating that would be. I am not a mental health professional but deal with some of that frustration. I am naturally empathetic and, largely because of my own struggles, know more than the typical layman about mental health. I have felt emotionally used by several people. I've started telling people when I meet and we have the potential of being more than just acquaintances "I want you to see me as a friend or boyfriend, not as an unpaid amateur therapist." Talk to a professional during working hours if you need serious help dealing with depression, anxiety, etcetera!
@@dsgarden imagine this: We spend all day listening to the worst things you could possibly imagine, being someone's rock and support, all while holding it together ourselves. After a long day, we may go out for a drink. Imagine somebody asks us what we do for a living at a bar and we say "oh, I'm a therapist." Immediately, it either deturs people because they think were psychoanalyzing everybody outside of work, or they indulge and suddenly want us for "advice," not what we bring to the table as a friend or human being. THAT's why I don't typically specify my work in mental health. I have my own mental health battles as well, so I'm very empathetic and understanding of everyone's feelings, but there's much more to it than just "sitting and listening g," and its very exhausting. I want friends outside of work, not more clients. Not to mention its unethical to provide services outside of work to friends or family.
Giving medical advice outside of the doc/patient relationship can be a liability; I always change to casual clothes at the hospital before I drive home.
I can absolutely understand this. You want people to treat you the right way no matter your profession. Dont look at me condescendingly when you don't know I'm a doctor but, look at me wide-eyed and bushy tailed when you find out I'm an orthopedic surgeon. 100% understand exactly what you mean.
It's the same thing for me with being a young Civil Engineer, especially being black. Also, I tell someone or a group I work as an engineer, then the entire conversation instantly revolves around what I do for work, and everyone tries to make the conversation super technical for no reason. This even goes for distant relatives. Then there is the issue of dating which has it's own can of worms.
@@panzer_TZ that's right. It can definitely be annoying. A lot of people like to test their knowledge or prove to you that they know something about your profession. Some people even like to debate with you on your profession for their own self indulgence lol.
Joel E The Halo Effect is so strong. I deliberately don’t ask people their profession so as to avoid it. I do think some people thrive on it though...lol
exactly this. But at the end of the day, ppl have preconceived assumptions of people in almost anything. Not just jobs but in sports, education etc. I think we would all be a hypocrite if we denied this. Even if its just joking with friends.
When I go to the hospital as a patient, I NEVER tell the doctor I’m a doctor, but I tailor my symptoms and complaints (like a lay man of course) to a textbook detail that I get exactly what I want 💀💀💀 I’m a very good and agreeable patient and give the correct history. The only time I made sure to sound medical was when I took my 7 day old daughter to the ER.
I'm actually the opposite. I get annoyed with the layperson translation, and I find that sharing that I'm a pharmacist means we can talk with each other like professionals. When it comes to care for myself or loved one, I am double checking and inquiring about the reasoning for the plan anyway and it helps when the provider sees me as a collaborator and not just a layperson questioning or doubting everything. That said, I have experienced some of what was mentioned in the video. When the Dr confirmed with me the medication for my 3 day old daughter and we were still in the hospital I had a feeling of "I'm in retail, I have no idea what IVs you use in the hospital".
@@fhd588 you need to be one yourself to understand 😉 makes a world of difference when your treating doctor knows you're a medical practitioner yourself
Guy 1: "Oh you're a doctor?"
Doctor: "...ya"
Guy 1: "Why does my aunt's friend's daughter's foot hurt?"
Me: oh you're a doctor you say?
Person: well, actually im pre-med
Me: close enough(as i proceed to lift up random article of clothing to ask their opinion ) as i tell them I've all ready googled what i think it is
Maybe they need to wash that foot 🦶!!! Dirty foot syndrome!!!
This is SO common in the veterinary field as well! Most vets never want to reveal that they are DVMs...the best possible response from a stranger is some long, TMI-type story about their step-uncle's neighbor's dog eating his ex-girlfriend's thong and having to get emergency surgery to remove it, the most common response is being asked to diagnose said dog's current belly rash from a grainy iPad picture, and the worst (but unfortunately not uncommon) response is a rant about how vets are greedy, money-hungry monsters because we can't do a $4,000 surgery for free (note: vets don't get funds from the gov't to cover costs when owners can't, they generally graduate with $200,000+ in debt from vet school alone, and starting annual salary for a DVM is $50,000-$80,000...we would have gone into another profession had we wanted money!)
Z M 😂🤦🏾♂️😂
/Bklyn👑
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I can relate a s a mechanic. I tell people that I'm a mechanic and they're like "why does my car make a rattling noise when I turn left going 37 miles per hour on Sundays at 2:45"
James Johnson Oh gosh. This comment is great😂
Same shit with working in it. Except if you fix anything for them now eveything that goes wrong is your faul.
Oh your browser is full of toolbars all of a suden? Im sure its cuz i plugged in your router 2 years ago.
James Johnson.
I'm a mechanic and my friends phone me going 40 mph and shout wait listen do you hear that noise ? Holds phone put window..... did you hear it . What's up with the car ?
Or call me and say my car made a loud noise yesterday when starting it works fine still nothings changed feels fine. What's wrong do you think
😂
James Johnson 😂😂😂
I respect Doctor that admit when they don't know something. It makes me very comfortable with them and I trust them even more.
I'm a registered nurse and unless asked, I don't go around telling people that I am a nurse.
I was recently seen by a psychiatrist who was really disrespectful. But then he asked me what I do. All of a sudden, his entire demeanor changed. He appeared surprised and told me that now he looks at me differently. He told me that I should tell people that I am a successful nurse manager to earn respect.
I never saw him again
I’m an attorney - so of course I know every detail about every law, in every practice area 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Ha I know right
Hello Mr Lawyer can I legally throw my cigarretes to my neighbors cuz I don't like em
And people automatically think your a liar with no ethics or integrity. 😂
Jasmin Smith
Lol, I’m a masters level RN, with a couple of certifications. Many persons don’t realize that many careers have the persons specialized. My expertise is in this practice and I can research what you’re sharing, but I’ve never seen what you’re describing.
Shauna Coleman
Lol! That is exactly the demeanor that you encounter.
im in med school. my friend beat me at connect four a while ago and went around telling everyone "I BEAT A DOCTOR AT CONNECT 4 HAHAHAH"
Haha typical!
Hahahaha, I think it happens to every doctor 😂
That’s so immature
Bragging about winning a game of CONNECT FOUR. Now, that’s a special person. 😂
Wow, that's petty. Lol!😂😂😂😂
I am a registered nurse of over 20 years. I do not tell others what I do. I adore what I do. As you said, you need a social life and when others know they start asking all these questions and you need a break! Also, when I have had surgeries I want to be treated like a patient, not a nurse. 🤦♀️ Thanks for the video,
This is so true, I walked into a car dealership with my scrubs on and a lady asked me, Are you a doctor? I said no, I'm Biomedical Technician and her behavior towards me changed drastically...
Fred Rick that is so sad
That's really sad man. I hate how people use others professions to determine the respect they deserve.
Yes, never wear your scrubs.
You maybe paying more for whatever they are selling when wearing your scrubs especially at a flea market.
Who the fuck walks outside the hospital in schrubs or wears them anywhere outside work wtf? Is this an american thing or what?
I an totally relate. I’ve been a veterinarian for 35 years. When I was younger and going out with friends, I would make them all swear to NOT reveal my occupation because I didn’t want to get cornered by somebody and have to discuss Fluffy’s bloody diarrhea all night long.
When I first had back surgery 11 years ago, I thought the doctors were gods. I didn’t think they were in the same league as us.
Surgery 8 weeks ago, the resident sat with me for half an hour talking about surfing and jet skiing, he had the same hobbies as me.
Turns out your regular humans hahaha.
Allison Willcox they just happens to be better humans.
😂😂
H Flores That’s somewhat true but you also need critical thinking skills. I don’t agree that anyone can be a doctor. Some people are too dumb to use any critical thinking, including some doctors out there 😂 Especially because many conditions and diseases aren’t very straight forward, or some are rare and understudied, or some are similar to each other and can get confusing. Doctors still have to work around those types of problems and figure out a solution, sometimes immediately. It is rocket science, in a way.
You’re Well Grounded❣️. And I hope you you continue to enjoy your time off.❤️
People on discord: "Oh you're a doctor? Name every disease"
That guy one on discord: *copy and pastes all index entries from a pathology textbook*
I’ve noticed this too, I don’t like telling people I’m a doctor. When I was an intern, I was more prone to reveal my profession when someone asked me. But now its just better to stay subtle and silent. People expecting perfection is really tiring.
Totally agree best way is to keep it for yourself or say it when needed.
I am a airline pilot and I am the exact same way, I just tell people I travel
Christopher Culpepper No you’re not
Haha nice!
@@aleksandartomic9048 🤣😂 see your life
Tell people you're a taxi driver. In it's basic form, a pilot is essentially a taxi driver if you think about it. A highly paid taxi driver...you shuttle people around, don't you?
@@user_abcxyzz You are hilarous.
This is eye opening. Thanks for sharing. I feel the same when I tell people im in school to get my CDL. They try to hit on me because they think I will be rich. Im female.
I'm pre-med but I hate telling people because there are a lot of stereotypes about how pre-meds are self-obsessed and ultra-competitive. There are also a lot of assumptions about what would motivate a student to be premed; often premeds are thought to just be in it for money and prestige, or because their parents forced them to do it. If people ask me what I'm studying I usually just respond with "I'm studying to go to medical school" ....which is essentially the same as telling people you're pre-med but I find there's a little less stigma attached to that than the term "premed".
I can relate. From the beginning, I’ve avoided sharing it, but when it gets out from time to time, I have encountered the stereotypical reactions. I tend to just say I’m a biology major. It sometimes leads to more questions, but I try to keep the answers vague without sounding evasive.
Me: I'm an entomologist.
People: Oh! So you know about words and stuff.
Me: No, bugs. Like insects and other critters. Like the mites that live on your body.
People: ......
Me: But I'm trying to get into med school so I can be a doctor. Left my career to do it.
People: Oh that's cool. You'll make a good nurse.
Me: .......
Relevant fact - I am female and this is a conversation I have had multiple times in the last year.
:(
idk if its a gender thing. I've had people tell me id make a good nurse as well even though my goal is to become a doctor. I'm an RN student at the moment though.
4th year female medical student and I can say that is SO RELATABLE
I think entomologist are pretty cool 👍
Like Hodgens in the show Bones!
I’m a nurse and I’ll disclose it if I’m asked, but I like to enjoy my social time as well which involves not answering medical questions in the middle of Target! Lol
NOTHING BUT RESPECT TO YOU SIR. I ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR ADVISE. YOU'RE TRULY ARE A HUMAN BEING,
Similar situation🤣
I’m a Cyber Security Analyst.
People:- can you fix my computer ?!
People:- can you hack my Facebook.
And so on 🤣
Yesssss
Can you?
DR WEBB you just got to be you. All the God given talents you have been given are a great service to the great state of Texad.
I can totally relate. I'm a licensed psychotherapist and I would use that I'm a school counselor when I was working with kids and now a quality improvement clinician, which I am. If I tell them what I do exactly, they will either make the conversation short, ask me questions about "someone I know" (but it's really themselves) or say some stupid shit like...
Douchebag: "You know what they say about therapists?"
Me: (looking at them with my eyes rolled)
Douchebag: "They're the nuttiest/craziest of them all."
Me: "Then you better watch out."
Insecure person: "So are you, uh, analyzing me?"
Me: (smirking) "...keep talking."
Insecure person: (crickets)
I don't like to tell people I'm a doctor. Literally tells the whole world he's a doctor 😂😂😂
Well, this is his platform to talk about his career. He doesn't have to respond to the randos here who ask about their niece's weird rash. Plus, chances are the people he meets out on the streets aren't gonna see his channel.
@@Xentrolis calm down it's literally a joke😂
no u
😀
I know this is a joke but chances are the people he meets in real life aren’t aware of his channel, he’s certainly a successful RUclipsr but he’s not a Doctor Mike
I’d say that’s a very good thing, I’ve always found those “celebrity doctors” a little odd
My brother iam proud of you and how you did all the yrs in medicine My best friend is a surgeon I have been watching your utube page it's nice.
“So what do you do for a living?” Is literally the lamest question ever! Why the hell do you wanna know are you planning on doing my taxes this year?
I mean, to be fair, it’s a question to at least get a conversation warmed up. Knowing someone’s profession can tell you a lot about their potential experiences, education level, where they may have gone to school (who knows, you may have a mutual friend or connection to a particular area), what questions to potentially avoid, etc. Plus, I’d argue it’s not a lame question. I mean, considering your profession is what you spend most of your day doing in most weeks of the year in most years of your life, you’re essentially missing out on a large collection of experiences/stories/perspectives if you DON’T ask about what someone does for a living. The key is just not to immediately ask for services or advice. For instance, if someone says they are a lawyer, DONT ask them for help - this is where it gets annoying. However, asking them about their particular area of expertise and perhaps asking them how they got into law can make for an interesting conversation. I thought it would be common sense that a good conversation needs two or more parties to show interest in each other... of course you could start out by asking what someone’s hobbies are, but in my experience those types of questions feel very forced whenever you’ve just met someone since one’s hobbies usually tend to be more personal. What someone does for a living is just a more natural question that shows cautious interest without being over the top.
Almost. "What do you do for a living?" is the second lamest question ever. The *lamest* question ever is, "So, do you live around here?" I went to a party some years ago at a friend's house after they had completed some remodeling. The friend was White and the neighborhood was what I call "new-money affluent." It was mostly single-family, 3-plus-bedroom, hillside homes less than 10 years old with primarily mid-30's to mid-40's White PMC (professional/managerial class) residents. 25-30 people at the party and I only knew the homeowner and two other guests. No other people of color in attendance, and about half of the attendees were neighbors. Within the first hour, four people asked me if I lived around there *before* they asked me what I did for a living. The first time was just weird. The second time was creepy. The third time pissed me off.
@@NeilTruick you sound insecure
@@calebcooper2333 You sound linear.
@@NeilTruick honestly you're just insecure. Think about it. Perhaps you lived somewhere else, but equally as nice. You wouldn't have even considered their question as outside of the norm. What if it doesn't matter what you do for a living if you don't live nearby? You'd not be a first candidate for network connections. You were intimidated by your surroundings. My skin is darker than most humans I understand being uncomfortable. But that's on you for letting it phase you.
The neurologist that I saw said that he didn’t know what was up so he wants me in for a scan. Thank god for that
Cant wait for the next episode, "why I tell people I don't tell people Im a doctor".
lmaoo
Dude you are a physician - you are in the service industry. you touch people all day. take it easy on thinking you are bigger than anyone else.
Lol I'm an author and my conversations around it are usually more fun EXCEPT when I get the standard, "I always wanted to write a book..."
It's like Nike - just do it.
Med school beat the words ‘I don’t know’ out of us. Also telling people I’m a psychiatrist ends a lot of party discussions before they get started.
hhahahahaha... yeah just don't tell people...
Never show all your cards. I have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Computational Applied Mathematics along with 2 post-docs at national laboratories. I don't tell anyone I have a doctorate. Reasons why are: First, they automatically think "Oh you're an MD?"...Where I answer "No, I am not that type of doctor...". Second, "Ah, so you are a Rocket Scientist?"...I mean, I have worked on rocket propulsion and aerodynamics. Still, it is a lot more than that...Now I just tell them "Oh, I work at this airplane company." and given my lax appearance, they just think I am in maintenance, janitor services there or something of that fashion, which I am perfectly content being view as. The only time I use those initials are when presenting in technical conferences or speaking in an acamedic setting.
I met a doctor that said she practices medicine and she was taken aback when I said, "That's great!😊" She appeared annoyed.
She eventually found out I'm an *Architect* and she treated me differently... with more respect, solely based on that.
I’m a massage therapist. I specialize in kiddos with special needs.
When asked what I do, I say I’m in customer service.
So I don’t get the skeevy comments.
"I was at the porsche dealership, as one does..."
I love that You're so down to earth!
Thanks!! 😄
As to point #2, doctors are held to a higher standard because of the closed shop policy adopted by the American Medical Association to limit the supply of doctors.
I'm disabled and people always ask me why.. I finally learn to say "I don't want to talk about it"
I cleaned for many surgeons and your right they hate the health questions. Just chatted about our families.
Yes, this is true for registered nurses as well.
Yep
yes!!
You got that right! 😆
Yes
My wife NEVER tells anyone she is a nurse. EVER.
Compared to 30 years ago, most ask "what do you do" first as a part of one's greeting today rather than what are your interests... ?? Agree. Rather not disclose.
You are very right, I don't know who the people are who disliked this video, why?
Pretty much what I figured - a mix of being humble and wanting to be treated as a person rather than a profession.
I do the same thing! It never leads to anywhere good. If you're in the process of purchasing a good or service, you will end up paying more. If you're socializing, people will expect you to know a medical condition which likely is not part of your specialty.
I don't tell people I am a doctor and business owner. It was my accomplishment to share as I deem necessary. If I do tell some people their demeanor is the same. I am on equal footing with everyone. If I don't know something I will say so and look it up for a patient. People always want free medical advice from me. I will ask them for their insurance information. Lol. I am on your side brother. Be your own kind of beautiful.
You are amazing and I wanted you you to know that.
Appreciate it!
He really is!! An amazing grounded human being!! So humble! Your family and patients are very fortunate to have you Dr. Webb!
Even as a paramedic I’ll get questions about some obscure medical problem from stranger. I’m like dude a doctor that works in that specific field may not know the answer to that question.
My favorite is one they give like a two sentence description of a problem someone they know is having and expect a diagnosis. Like what the heck lol.
I know exactly what he's talking about because back when I was a research assistant I would tell people all the time because I was proud of it and I loved the job but then boom the floodgates of questions just started pouring, and for a while I didn't mind, after a while it got annoying but no matter how annoying or how much it annoyed me I still told people what I did because I didn't know what to say. I will say this if I were still doing that job I would tell no one. So I understand what he's saying. Especially about when people start treating you different and looking at you differently. Because when I was a research assistant and when people would find out about my profession there attitude toward me would change and at first I didn't mind but after a while I got sick of it, because it was rarely a good attitude change it was more like a very sour change in attitude and I couldn't do it anymore and right when I had made the decision not to tell anyone about my profession, life happened and I didn't have to worry about it anymore. My advice don't anybody what you do I don't care what the job is just don't do it, because you never know how people are going to respond or react, so save yourself a headache and don't tell anyone what you do. 🤗💕😎
This makes complete sense
6:20 somebody buy this kind gentlemen a privacy screen protector
Literally same gotta apply same concept. i too felt being doctor and introducing yourself like that . actullay ppl start judging your every move.
My father was the same way - after awhile he even gave in the "MD" license plates and opted for regular ones.
Good point on not telling people you area doctor, I need to work on the same thing. No I am not a doctor but I do work at a clinic on a government base where I hold a master in plumbing and medical gas licenses from the state of Texas I also hold backflow preventer license from tceq. And every time someone say to me what do you do I tell them I am in the plumbing field. And then the ? Start to be coming to me, I love to help people and to protect the nation from cross connection. But some the ? They do get tired because I feel like they are just wanted to pick information from me, any different I could say with out being mean. Thanks
Great video, totally agreed with you. Some people judge you of who you are and what you do. Mostly, in Asia, people live in those countries judge you of how you dress and your appearance. Example, I went to Thailand and visited an expensive jewelry store asking the sales lady if I could see the Rolex on the show case, she show the price on the calculator first and never take the Rolex out until I took out my US passport and the cash to show her of my intension.
it's how you find people who are actually worth your time and who are genuinely nice whatever your profession and your background is. It's a good irl filter to choose your friends you could say lol.
Engineer. The moment, I mention I am engineering, people start 1. pitching RANDOM business ideas....Hey I have the idea for the new Facebook, it's gonna be like this, i just need you to do it. 2. Asking random technical stuff, like fixing a car, doing renovations, making a web-site, or fixing lights...... 3. Make *THIS* work. 4. They mix everything... Chemical, electrical, Civil, Software, Mechanical ....it doesnt matter you must be a SUPER engineer.
I just moved to Purerto Rico and had to take the state board exam to practice here. I needed a birth certificate to apply for the exam but with all the covid stuff, the wait time for asking for and printing out a birth certificate was 3 months. I thought I was going to be out of work for the next 3 months until I mentioned that I was a doctor to one of the people working there that they gave it to me right then and there no questions asked. They skipped my name on the list over probably 200-300 other people just because of that. It made me feel suuuuper uncomfortable because they made it super obvious and in front of everybody else that was waiting their turn for the last 3 months. I havent told anyone Im a doctor since.
Been an attending since 2020, and I 100% never do unless they prod. I look very young (exercise, good diet, melanin) and dress like a middle class person (never bought anything for years, grew up poor), so most people do not treat me well and often think I'm either shoplifting, loitering, or simply don't belong. I'm used to it. Its probably the area where I live, its not very diverse at all. It helps me navigate better who I let into my life and who I don't. But when they find out I'm a doctor, all of a sudden a tsunami of respect floods in. And I paradoxically hate it. Like bro, just be you, be true to yourself, and continue treating me like trash. Why all of a sudden treat me with respect? I'm not gonna like you since you certainly don't treat everyone with respect, only those you deem worthy of it based on how they look...or in our case...what our job is. I'd rather be with people who treat everyone with respect, no matter their skin color, perceived class, clothes, etc.
When I met my fiance, we told our professions/career paths up front. We met thru mutuals and we talked. He asked me what my educational/career pursuits are first and when I asked why, he kept it real with me and said before he wanted to get to know me further, he admitted to only wanting to marry fellow medical professionals since he felt it would be a better approach to marry someone who gets your schedule and way of life. Luckily for him, I am studying to be a nurse.
Truthfully I think it would vary but my sister, who is a Medical Student now, has been on this level of cautiousness about her career path because of this notion of "respect" or how ppl will treat her after the fact they learn about her career path. But she reminds them that as a student she cant offer advice as do I. so yes, its rough lol.
I totally agree with you doc😅 even I don’t admit that I’m a Doctor in public
After I graduated college of medicine, my family started thinking I have all the answers to the universe.
I hate saying that I’m in IT. Everyone has an IT issue.
The real issue is that people don't respect boundaries, and the fact the medical folks, whether a nurse, doctor, NP etc need time off from discussing medical stuff, especially during a time when you are suppose to be relaxing and having fun. I highly recommend doing what I do... make up a non-medical job. Tell them you are a plumber, truck driver, whatever...
I don’t tell people about being in med school because I always get asked about some random symptom and awkward rash I now have to deal with😒
Why I don't tell people I'm a janitor. I tell them I work at school where? University. What do you do? Professor?: No. Im a custodian
The very reason you become a MD is to help your patient and they are your mirror, everything else is inconsequential or irrelevant.If you carry around your MD title like your expensive car or other paraphernalia, you need reexamine your choice.If your work doesn't speak louder than yourself you need to step up your game, differently get a speaker, raise the volume and be a raper.
What's funny is I dont have to deal with this because when I tell people I'm a doctor people dont believe me because I'm handicap and only 4ft tall lol. My sister is a nurse and me being a dr, I've had family straight up ignore me and ask my sister for medical advice which I find hilarious that I dont have to deal with it but she does cause they believe her but not me. Lol I get the same thing where people dont believe me, due to my height and disability when I tell them I can speak multiple languages, English, Dutch, French, mandarin Chinese, ASL, I can also read and translate braille, latin, and Morse code lol people always wanna challenge me when they find out, to see if I'm "legit" they'll start googling sentences in other languages or medical questions and want me to prove myself to them lol I already proved my medical knowledge when I completed all my college and board exams lol I dont need to prove myself further. Also being a dr, I have my political beliefs, and sexual orientation assumed all the time as well. Lol sorry if my English is bad... it's my 3rd language and not my mother tongue.
maddog ..😂🤣...So relatable...I have an accent and I’m a black person ...and is always assumed that I’m the dumb one who needs help .....I also do that English as a 3rd language line 😂🤣🥰....Only this time I say American English is my fourth language ...and I’m still learning how to speak and pronounce it !!!
The funny thing is most of the people that will attempt to scrutinize your medical knowledge, couldn't even pass medical school.
My just applied to Med school so today I’m like X come help me take my blood pressure you know using my bp machine for the first time. I said you should know how to operate this already. She’s like mom I don’t know I’m not a doctor nor in med school. I said well lol you should know this this already. Then I said what a normal blood pressure.? She then got frustrated with me bcz I’m placing a demand on her she did not know the answer to. So this is an eye opener for me not have such high expectations that a doctor knows everything and also not poking my daughter too much for med info.
I’m a secondary school athletic trainer. When people asked me what I do I just say I work at a high school because usually athletic trainer means personal trainer to the lay person. This leads to judgement on my appearance etc. I must be a glutton for punishment because I start PA school this year and I already know that I will have to explain to patients that I am NOT a doctor. “ keep going you’ll be a doctor one day” 🤦♂️
I can relate. Everyone always asks me which frozen patties I would recommend since I’m the lead cook at McDonald’s. Some days it’s really exhausting.
lmaooooooo
LMAO
CT😂😂😂
😂😂
Ok sponge bob
I knew a paramedic who always told people he "drives a truck for the city" which is technically true
Gunner Leo i did that as a paramedic .. usually people dont even care and dont ask further questions
Warrior 😎
genius
Lol
😄😄💖😄😄
I asked someone I met at church what he did. He told me he was a mechanic. One look at his hands told me otherwise. His hands were not those of a mechanic. Long story short, he was a heart surgeon, being a body mechanic. He became a dear friend, as he knew I "got" him.
Did he do any work on your body?
@@mmustap3😂😂
1:05 Reason #1: People treat you differently
3:47 Reason #2: People expect you to be perfect
5:44 Reason #3: People solicit your medical advice
Reason #3 - Why I never tell people I repair computers
@@Squidbush8563sooo this wouldn’t be a good time to ask for some help repairing my laptop screen? 😁
@@Rose-8689 it will be 200 $ ma'am
Thanks
People usually charge me more when they find out.
The first rule of being a doctor
Don't talk about being a doctor
Mr. Wednesday
It should be on the MCAT
The second rule of being a doctor
Do not talk about being a doctor
Well, not only am I a doctor (which by itself such a drag) but I also need to disguise myself when I visit Porsche dealerships and pay cash for my car... a bit of a braggart, if you ask me.
@@MrCowboyMouse Always show up in the worst clothes you own, always funny to see the reaction.
@@Born2Losenot2win cars section
When I used to go to bars....
Woman: "What do you do?"
Me: "As little as possible."
Lol
Relatable lol
its funny because im not a doctor but tell girls i am so i can get laid.
Chase wild women...is a fave response for me...lol...good characters will tend to ask for more info as they see i am joking. I do not like talking about my work as there is so much more to life
@@loverofhumanity 😂😂😂😂
People ask your profession to determine how much respect you deserve.
Thats a Bar
Facts
Which is not good cuz every1 is equal
D Z
Lol im a CNA and I can relate I often have to explain why I’m not going to nursing school
Bc I have a bachelor in chemistry and trying to got to med school next year
Then the respect comes in
Which is bs bc before that I was overlooked
Respect can't be attributed to the profession it's being given to their personality and completely depend on us. If you are respecting others according to their profession it's just because of the thought "they might be useful in future", it's literally business .
Luckily you're playing it safe and posting that you're a doctor on RUclips
I also said that, actually worst than in person :)
lmao 😂😂😂
Lol
Feels like the doctor is in an ego trip.
lmaooooo
I have an autoimmune disease and also get sick a lot. I LOVE when doctors say “I don’t know.” I have been hurt pretty badly by a doctor acting like they knew what they were doing so I respect so much when a doctor says “I’m not sure, that’s not my speciality,” or “let me ask.” It honestly makes me more confident in my doctor because they put their pride aside to actually get help
Your face
When I’ve spoken to doctors I get the vibe that they are usually very limited in knowledge about a lot of health things, the immune system, etc. I’ve learned that there are very few people who are really good at what they do in any profession.
Savii Sam sexy
Andrew H she’s cute would you agree
Andrew H Oh you racist not bad.. probably racist & gay
"I NEVER TELL PEOPLE THAT I'M A DOCTOR "
3 seconds later....
"HEY, THIS IS DR.WEBB"
Ikr, he just told me :')
Not in that sense moron.
@@thepro3643 Its a joke....
Hahahahaha
LOL
I hate when I tell someone that I’m in IT and they start telling me about their computer problems.. I completely understand what your talking about. I deal with computer issues all day at work, don’t want hear about any when i’m off.
James same bro, I’m a CS major and whenever I tell people I’m a CS major they ask me for help with their computers. Like, that’s not even what CS majors do!!!!
James I’m in IT too. Totally agree.
Or when you say 'ima web developer' and now they wanna show you five projects they been working on in Starbucks on they iphone🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️and need help...at a discounted rate.
/Bklyn👑
@@robertmotion LOL!
Kevin Huertero I love what I do for a living. But I don’t like having to troubleshoot everyone’s computer issues when I’m off..
I know the doctor loves what he does for a living and he feels the same about his field of work.
Your opinion means nothing
“I work at the hospital. I do xray stuff” - radiologist
LOL
It's like disclosing that you're a software engineer.
Then they ask, "Hey, can you fix my printer?"
You: That's a completely different skillset.
Ye 😂
100% this. I don't talk about being a software engineer unless it needs to be known, which is virtually never.
I take the tasks that I can do and charge for it. I especially like people with broken iphones lol. You can cut the local store by 30% and still make double profit
@@Dyl_Cam That's true. Sometimes, in order to not feel guilty charging so much, it helps to think about the value you're providing to the customer, not how much you value your time. In my case, I'll always sell myself short of the value I can provide.
“I’m a nurse.”
“Whats wrong with my child? Fix them immediately.”
yep, been there many times. it sucks. board-certified in critical care and interventional cardio RN here. one of my neighbors came the other day running and holding her R hand up. she cut her cute thumb and was bleeding profusely. she was anxious and asking if she should go to the ER.
Saved her ass at least $1k in ED bills. I told her what to do after I took a closer look and patched her cut. within 10 minutes, I was out of her house. Some people think that you are better than google when they learn your work in health care, medical, law or other professions.
I am still waiting when one of my knucklehead neighbors come banging at my door at 0230 hrs telling me that John is complaining of chest pains. Not a damn thing I can do except to tell them to dial 911 and if I am on call that night, I will just say that I'll see them shortly at the hospital.
Rob Fern why not.. you could start compressions see if the patient is responsive.. you can do so many things before getting to the hospital
Rob Fern Ed pills ? Erectile dysfunction pills ?
Tell him to take aspirin + 3 sprays (MAX) of GTN under the tongue. Every spray wait 5 mins.
Seriously!
As an RN I get a lot of similar treatment. I had a guy at a church event I was at that had an episode of heat stroke and the pastor immediately grabs me and is like “here fix this.” I asked if they called EMS who can bring things to actually resolve the issue and they said no. And I said well other than encouraging him to drink water and stay out of the heat until EMS arrives there’s not too much I can do because I don’t have tools I need. And they were perplexed lol. I still helped the guy best I could but I didn’t love the burden of responsibility being thrust on me in that setting without the proper steps being taken.
Our pastor is a doctor. So the other doctors and medical pros, might not have to deal with that as much, well, he is the boss to some.of them too lol so idk, guess it depends on each specialty.
I always say, "I manage patient care." Never say I am a doctor lol.
Good one!
Ill use that too i guess. Lol
Oh nice. I'll use that too next time! :) haha
I love this. Awesome
Can’t use this I’m not a doctor
Dr. Webb you mentioned that doctors should say "I don't know", I completely agree. I'm so tired of the "fake it 'till you make it" attitude in medicine. However, the "I don't know" statement needs to always be followed up with "but I will find out".
Completely agree! Medical professionals shouldn't let their ego get in the way of the safety of their patients.
I think part of the issue underlies in society itself. So may patient's think you're stupid/incompetent when you say I don't know and struggle to grasp the fact that medicine is SO complex no one person can know everything. Hence why we always work in teams!
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I hate when people intentionally give me the wrong answer because they don’t want to seem like they don’t know.
AGREED!!!!!
Dude reading a book with some bones and a spine on the picture, "hi, what do you do as a profession"? , - I am sell bones part time👀👀
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Such a missed opportunity to say "I'm Hannibal. I'm going to meet Clarice in *insert destination* about some special bones."
Lmaoo 🤣
Why part time? Seems like a very lucrative enterprise.
"I make people spineless by taking out their spines"
Also when people know you’re a doctor, everyone wants advice
he stated that
Just like ur in med school and ppl ask for mcat advice
Which is fine. That is their job, to help people.
@@MoeAlza In the hospital, privately, after talking and examining a patient, not at the grocery store.
If you tell people you sell cell phones they will ask for advice as well. Anything that’s technical that people come in contact with. But semi conductors .... not so much
Even as a medical student I am supposed to understand every concept in the universe and start spitting some diagnose of a condition I never heard of. I am in the 2nd year men leave me alone, I am already full😂😂
“Hey do you know what I can take with this medication?” “No, but I can tell you about the Krebs cycle” haha
Did you know most CPAs don't do taxes? Please don't ask a random tax questions next time you meet a CPA.
Awww, I feel you m8
I think we can blame Hollywood for that. Almost every medical show has doctors standing around, randomly spouting out detailed information about every medical condition under the sun. People see that and think doctors are required to be an endless encyclopedia of medical knowledge. It's like how every computer engineer in shows are wicked smart, awkward hackers with eidetic memory. TV has warped people's perceptions of these professions.
I absolutely agree 😂
“I’m in the medical field.” That’s also my go-to.
Evem that is too much because then they ask more questions. "Oh really, what do you do?"
I'm a lawyer and can completely relate. I've even tried some of the same tricks to avoid getting tackled with legal questions. Not wanting to be dishonest, when asked what I do, I've responded by saying, "I work in a law office." Sometimes that does the trick and I figure people assume receptionist or paralegal and don't ask further questions. But, when they hear lawyer, you're suddenly expected to know all things law related. But, just like doctors, many of us specialize in certain areas of the law.
Random person: You’re a doctor?
DR: yeah
Random person : I have thi.....
DR: hold it there I will charge you right on the spot so just go to your dr.
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I find that the PhD “doctors” typically are the ones who like to tell everyone they r a doctor.
Totally agree and they want that title to be used when introduced, etc.😆
Ha ha so true.
It takes longer to become that kind of doctor, and you need better grades to qualify to get onto a PhD....
Totally agree !!!!!
@@shkashii or as important
“Oh you a doctor? Bruh I got this toenail that be hurting all the time” 😂😂
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“Oh your a doctor? I heard there’s a new virus called the corona virus. Cure please.”
Same with mental health! We want a normal conversation, not to be somebody’s therapist outside of work.
I can't imagine how frustrating that would be.
I am not a mental health professional but deal with some of that frustration. I am naturally empathetic and, largely because of my own struggles, know more than the typical layman about mental health. I have felt emotionally used by several people. I've started telling people when I meet and we have the potential of being more than just acquaintances "I want you to see me as a friend or boyfriend, not as an unpaid amateur therapist."
Talk to a professional during working hours if you need serious help dealing with depression, anxiety, etcetera!
I’m a Therapist and I can totally relate.
For a psychotherapist you are darn mean. If someone wants to open up just let them, u never know what mental battles they’re going thru!
@@dsgarden imagine this: We spend all day listening to the worst things you could possibly imagine, being someone's rock and support, all while holding it together ourselves. After a long day, we may go out for a drink. Imagine somebody asks us what we do for a living at a bar and we say "oh, I'm a therapist." Immediately, it either deturs people because they think were psychoanalyzing everybody outside of work, or they indulge and suddenly want us for "advice," not what we bring to the table as a friend or human being. THAT's why I don't typically specify my work in mental health. I have my own mental health battles as well, so I'm very empathetic and understanding of everyone's feelings, but there's much more to it than just "sitting and listening g," and its very exhausting. I want friends outside of work, not more clients. Not to mention its unethical to provide services outside of work to friends or family.
Giving medical advice outside of the doc/patient relationship can be a liability; I always change to casual clothes at the hospital before I drive home.
True!
As long as you don't get compensated for your service/advice you should not be liable
I can absolutely understand this. You want people to treat you the right way no matter your profession. Dont look at me condescendingly when you don't know I'm a doctor but, look at me wide-eyed and bushy tailed when you find out I'm an orthopedic surgeon. 100% understand exactly what you mean.
It's the same thing for me with being a young Civil Engineer, especially being black. Also, I tell someone or a group I work as an engineer, then the entire conversation instantly revolves around what I do for work, and everyone tries to make the conversation super technical for no reason. This even goes for distant relatives. Then there is the issue of dating which has it's own can of worms.
@@panzer_TZ that's right. It can definitely be annoying. A lot of people like to test their knowledge or prove to you that they know something about your profession. Some people even like to debate with you on your profession for their own self indulgence lol.
Joel E The Halo Effect is so strong. I deliberately don’t ask people their profession so as to avoid it. I do think some people thrive on it though...lol
ezekiel1hen correct!
exactly this. But at the end of the day, ppl have preconceived assumptions of people in almost anything. Not just jobs but in sports, education etc. I think we would all be a hypocrite if we denied this. Even if its just joking with friends.
When I go to the hospital as a patient, I NEVER tell the doctor I’m a doctor, but I tailor my symptoms and complaints (like a lay man of course) to a textbook detail that I get exactly what I want 💀💀💀
I’m a very good and agreeable patient and give the correct history.
The only time I made sure to sound medical was when I took my 7 day old daughter to the ER.
I'm actually the opposite. I get annoyed with the layperson translation, and I find that sharing that I'm a pharmacist means we can talk with each other like professionals. When it comes to care for myself or loved one, I am double checking and inquiring about the reasoning for the plan anyway and it helps when the provider sees me as a collaborator and not just a layperson questioning or doubting everything.
That said, I have experienced some of what was mentioned in the video. When the Dr confirmed with me the medication for my 3 day old daughter and we were still in the hospital I had a feeling of "I'm in retail, I have no idea what IVs you use in the hospital".
No one cares if you’re a doctor though, sounds silly
@@fhd588 ???
@@fhd588 you need to be one yourself to understand 😉 makes a world of difference when your treating doctor knows you're a medical practitioner yourself
I just can’t like this enough, we must have the same mother, nurse here. They Only know what I do when I represent my family.
"I'm a pilot"
"Dang maybe you could get me free tickets lol"
*sigh*
VieLumiere G BUT can you though lol......?
@@domthebomb7067 Ofcourse Not.....
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Lmao I hate when this happens to me