hello from the house officer !

Its been almost a month since my last post. well actually, I've one entry in my draft space but it went missing pulak..so guess I've to write a whole new one again.

Life as a House Officer is truly challenging.In all aspects. Basically one has got to be strong externally and internally. I am currently in my Medical posting and being a first poster, the thing gets tougher. Had 2 weeks of tagging from 6 am to 10-11 pm ( but it can prolong though) , the days where sunlight wasn't any of my concern. Things you might want to know about the tagging periods:

1. although your working hour starts at 7Am ( so they say), you're expected to come early.say 630 am the latest.

2. tagging doesn't mean you get to stand still and watch other HO do their job. Instead, you've got to be on your feet and help around.Catch knowledge STAT!

3. you'll get remarks like '' kalau tau buat kerja lambat, datang la pukul 5''. Upgrading your threshold level is important at time like this.

4. As overseas graduate, there are so many new things to learn. from procedures to their favorite prescribed drugs to all the short forms. With time, you'll get hold of them..baby steps though.

5.again, patience level should be beyond par.

Despite all the hardships, I'm trying hard not to over stress myself. Things will get better after some time. Annoying people are around but what's the world without them "___"

Important, keep in contact with your close ones. Talk to them to ease yourself since you know this profession is tough!

The new flexi system for HO is quite lenient i can say. 60 working hours a week, and a day off. I am currently at home in KL, enjoying my 3 days off. Left my car in JB and hop on the last flight back to kl last Sunday night. Had my usual dose of Alexis meringue and many more good food and company, and will be back in JB by night time. Well, work is waiting for me tomorrow :p

Till then,xxx