I've had crossed eyes my whole life were one eye or the other will cross inward when I'm not using it. Anyway, I'm in college and I aways hear about how hard it is to get a job after graduating. I feel like I have an even bigger disadvantege because people may not think I'm as smart or capable as other applicants because of my eyes.
I want to be a psychiatrist and I'm worried my patients may not take me as seriously. I just recently started thinking about this. Should I be worried?
2007-08-01 15:57:32 · 8 answers · asked by Veronica S 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Truthfully, people are ignorant enough to let that affect their hiring practices, but you will definitely be able to find a job. Wanting to be a psychiatrist, your biggest obstacle is getting into med school, and acceptance is based mostly on GPA and MCAT scores. By the time you get out, you'll be smarter than the majority of the population, so what right do they have in judging you.
2007-08-01 16:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by IElop 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely possible to have a great career AND children. As long as you are healthy and active then don't worry about the age limit. It always depends on your lifestyle what the age limit is. However I wouldn't wait too much longer after 40 if you're trying to conceive. Get your career established first if that's what you're aiming at, and when it's great there and financially then you should start trying. I stopped working when I got pregnant but plan on going back when my youngest is in pre-school. I am perfectly okay with that. It's also great if you go back to work 2 months after as long as you have a good babysitter you can trust. I wouldn't go back sooner than 6 weeks but no later than 3-4 months because that's when they become aware that mom's not around and it would be harder for them to cope. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't have both. It's all about balance!
2016-05-20 22:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a guy who is tops in his field and he has Tourette's and he doesn't let it stop him. The guy who developed the movie The Ultimate Gift, Jim Stovall, is completely blind. You can always blame your eyes for every problem you have, or you can just accept that some people will be prejudiced and you have to work harder. When you start making some money, you can get them fixed and not think about it again. You may also want to consult an ophthalmologist to see if there are exercises you can do now.
2007-08-01 20:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jazmin, I have the opposite problem. I can only "see" out of one eye at a time. So when I use my left eye, my right one roll outward.
No one really notices it unless i point it out. I also wear glasses and I think that helps to disguise it.
I'm sensitive about it to, but I don't think people really care.
2007-08-02 08:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.....first of all when you're a psychiatrist people already know you're smart! just because your eyes dont look like everyone elses that doesn't mean you're any less smart
just be happy with who you are....confidence in yourself gets the job :D
2007-08-01 16:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't keep your patients from taking you seriously. They just care about your credentials, and how you are as a doctor.
2007-08-01 16:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Karen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it.....
Stop thinking about it....
it's nothing.
Eccentricity would probably make patients more at ease.
If they feeling like **** ,for whatever reasons, flawless shrink probably make them feel worse.
2007-08-01 16:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by zes2_zdk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With glasses I don't think so.
2007-08-01 16:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋