Healthcare

I discovered my male coworker, who has less experience and fewer certifications, is making $5/hour more than me for the exact same job. We have the same title, the same shift. I’m currently vibrating … more

A friend of mine told me she had an initial phone interview for a job and halfway through realized it was AI. Has anyone here heard of this or experienced it? This was a first for me.

They offered me a Clinical Educator position, but the salary is exactly the same as my floor rate with triple the paperwork. They’re selling it as career growth, but I feel like I’m just being asked t… more

We need to stop glamorizing the 12-hour shift because by hour 10, we are all basically functioning at the level of a drunk toddler. The amount of medication errors and charting mistakes that happen be… more

I’ve spent more time clicking boxes for insurance billing today than I have actually talking to my patients. I’m essentially a high-paid data entry clerk who happens to know how to save lives in an em… more

Does anyone here have a side hustle? If so, what is it? Is it related to healthcare or not? I’m looking for ideas and curious what others are doing.

Terminated after 2 years with a hospital system following return from approved medical leave (Oct 2025–Jan 2026). My therapist submitted a request for reasonable accommodations related to ADHD and C-P… more

Am I truly the problem or does it seem now more than ever that patients don't even bother to know ANYTHING about their OWN INSURANCE anymore?! Patients ask me random questions that only their insu… more

I’m in a Level 1 Trauma center and I’m pretty sure the local starbucks manager makes more than I do. I spend my days navigating literal life-and-death crises, housing instability, and domestic violenc… more

In the past 3 years turnover at this department has been at an all time high with most being in Upper leadership & providers over 10 resignations during that time. I personally have had 3 supervis… more

👀What’s something a manager should never do in front of their employees?

I’m trade-marking the term The Mid-Shift Meltdown because I just hit my limit in the middle of a double-booking nightmare. I’m tired of being the buffer between angry patients and a doctor who is runn… more

A friend of mine was let go last week and I was so upset by it. I don't think I've ever had a coworker that I was friendly with be let go! Has anyone else experienced this and how did you feel… more

Back to work after juggling kids’ spring break and work. I wish adults work schedules would better align with kids and school. I know I got into a field that operates everyday year round but it just s… more

How are you guys handling turnover and short staffing

Has anyone here changed careers in midlife? If so, what was it like? Did you have to start completely from scratch? I’m considering a change but not sure I have the energy I once did to start from the… more

If you meditate on the the endocrine glands, the chakras, and the human nervous system for a long enough period of time, then you can develop your spiritual powers.

I just realized I’m the senior person on my unit after only eighteen months, and that is absolutely terrifying. Half my team consists of new grads who look to me for answers I’m still googling in the … more

I’m scheduled for Easter again because I don’t have kids, and apparently, family time only counts if you have a toddler. I love my coworkers, but I’m tired of being the default holiday coverage just b… more

I am the only person on my team who doesn't have kids, and I am officially tired of being the permanent weekend and holiday coverage. My coworkers openly discuss how hard it is to find childcare, … more

I started my career as a nursing assistant at the age of 19 in Morocco and I would like to participate in any volunteer work In the healthcare field, I love my profession very much.

Currently in management at a well known hospital. been in the industry for 13 years have an MBA. im tired of the admin side of healthcare and to grow career wise means more responsibility (Salary incr… more

Our department head just announced this week that she is leaving and I am really nervous about what that will mean for the team. She has been a big advocate for us through a lot of hard changes. Does … more

I’m extremely frustrated. I just started a new job at a dental office, and it feels like I’ve been thrown right back into an old, unpleasant situation. Two front desk coworkers — one who’s been there for 30… more

👀What’s the worst or most awkward question you've been asked during an interview?

I’m tired of being told to practice mindfulness to fix a burnout problem that is clearly systemic. Meditation isn't going to fix a 1:8 nurse-to-patient ratio or a lack of basic supplies in the tra… more

The Open Door Policy is a lie. My manager’s door is only open when she’s looking for someone to blame for a metric dip. I tried to bring up a genuine safety concern last week, and I was told I wasn… more

I’m sure folks have seen the stories about robot teachers but I just saw a video online about robot nurses pushing people in wheelchairs in the hospital. How would you feel about being taken care of b… more

I’m currently hiding in a supply closet just to get five minutes of silence away from the call bell symphony. If I hear that specific high-pitched chime one more time today, I might actually lose my m… more

So every insurance company $=EICS lets therapists go for not having patients in office 80% of the time. When you sign a contract with the expectation of a waiting list and find out you have to do mark… more

Just had my annual review and still no promotion after being promised in my mid year. “Not in the budget” but boss gets a promotion. At what point should I just move on? I’m so frustrated.

Administration should be required to work one 12-hour clinical shift per quarter to keep their efficiency ideas grounded in reality. Maybe if they had to hunt for a working bladder scanner for 40 minu… more

For those here looking for work, how long has it been so far?

Hey 👋🏾 guys.. If anyone has had an interview on teams, how did you prepare?? I just think that is so impersonal. 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️