It used to be so much more active. I guess you're all too busy with work, family, etc. I guess that will be me too, starting on Monday. Nice chattin' with ya'll. Peace.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? Starting new/better MA position in 4 days!

Rena-
I look at this forum almost every day since I am now my mother's full time caregiver. I see topics I intend to comment on but forget to and then they are not "current" anymore so I don't. I think a lot of others do the same. If they are working full time,they probably only check in now and then. If they are not working and frustrated and depressed over not finding a job,I think they would rather just read and not talk about what they are going through. It can be a painful, almost shameful thing to get all that training and high hopes for having a career in the medical field and then nothing happens.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? Graduated 2 years ago

Are You Working? Now and then

How is your job going? Are you working as an MA?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: BS, AD, PNCC

Are You Still In School? Yes

Are You Working? No

Nope.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

I only recently found this forum and have been reading through the various topics. It seems that most participants are very frustrated with their MA positions or lack of.I am very surprised at the lack of basic spelling skills used in the postings. If this is any indication of the quality of professionalisim in the work place then I am not surprised
about the number of people who either can't get a job
or hate their low-paying job. I recieve resumes a 12 year old would write. They are appalling! This is the first contact an employer has with you. How well do you present yourself. New hires? Show up before you are scheduled to work. Look professional. PLEASE don't wear scrubs that look like you slept in them.
Please don't bring your family problems to work. EVERYONE has problems. As an MA you treat sick people. That is why you chose this profession. To help people. Your patients don't want to hear about
your sick kids, the divorce you are going through
etc!!!!!!!!! Leave it all at home. I promise.....
a professional work ethic will benefit you in all aspects of the job. From salary to respect!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: cma

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes

You could use some spelling and grammar help yourself. However, you make a valid point. With all the complaints I have regarding my MA program, at least a resume writing/interview seminar was mandatory as well as a class called Organizational Behavior...which basically covered how to act professionally. I am so happy to finally be in a professional environment. It makes such a difference in how I feel about going to work everyday.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? NO

Are You Working? Yes

Ramona,
I am working as an MA in an internal medicine clinic. There are 9 MD's and a total of 40 employees. I am so pleased with this position. Thanks for asking. How about you?

Rena

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA

Are You Still In School? NO

Are You Working? Yes

Rena-

It's good to hear that you like your position. I'm waiting to hear about a position in a Pediatric Clinic.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: BS, AD, PNCC

Are You Still In School? Yes

Are You Working? No

I agree, this forum is dead.

I wonder what happened to Danni?