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painful externship, please help!

I have just started my externship and the girl who is training me really isn't. All I do is file charts and answer phone most of the time. She is friends will the office manager so I don't want to make waves. It is really taking a toll on me, I cry all the time when I get home. I am so easy to get along with and always try to stay buzy but its seems as if shes afraid I want her job. I don't want to start somewhere else so I am trying my hardest to stick it out but it is so depressing!! Why do some people have to be so mean!! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am a strong person but when you are doing your externship you really can't say much.

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? no

Re: painful externship, please help!

I,Think you should talk to your externship coordinator and let them know what is going on. Maybe they will have a good suggestion or advice.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Medical Assistant

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? Yes

Re: painful externship, please help!

I thought about that but was going to try and see how the next couple days go, I have such a headache from crying the more I think about it. I am normally not this sensitive but this externship means alot to mean and I really need to finish. :(

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? no

Re: painful externship, please help!

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I,Think you should talk to your externship coordinator and let them know what is going on. Maybe they will have a good suggestion or advice.
Good advice.

What a poopity deal. Some folks are bound to have a crappy experience at an externship. I had a classmate who did, she gritted her teeth and made it through. She is doing great now.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Are You Still In School? nope

Are You Working? yep