In the So-called Real World

After 27 years of living off the parents and working summer jobs to make ends meet, I have finally landed myself in the so-called real world.  Although I don’t really agree with the belief that only 9-5 jobs encompass “real world” work, at least now I won’t get harassed for being a bum.

Last Thursday April 30^th I started my professional practice as a physical therapist at the Anderson House skilled nursing facility in Shoreline, WA.  I am working for a great company in RehabCare and have been accepted and accommodated very well thus far.  I never thought that I would be working with the geriatric population but throughout school and clinicals the older people grew on me.   I feel as though I have a special ability to motivate them and relate to their issues.  I also see the impact that I can immediately have on their lives.  The appreciation that patients show for such simple things is very powerful.

Thus far, my job is awesome.  I work 3-3.5 days per week and then have the rest of the time to train and maintain a social life.  I can’t really complain too much with the schedule.  I will say that I am not nor will I ever be a fan of the ridiculous amount of documentation required for the job.  There is no way around it though so there’s no use dwelling on it.  Sometime you gotta do what you gotta do!

That’s all for this update. I will keep you updated on any new things that come up in my life or any impacting experiences that I have.  Hope you all are doing well and keep moving forward.  Love all of you that support me.  Thanks again!!!