Every so often, particularly in the summer months and around the holidays - I think to myself that I should consider leaving emergency medicine and head to "greener" pastures in general practice. After all, they get to close their doors every day, and on some days (such as Sundays) they don't even open! It's so alien to me, being in the ER that never closes, never sleeps, never stops.
So on Saturdays - about the time that our referring veterinary offices are closing up, our ER starts to speed up for the remainder of the weekend. Now that it is summer it's tough especially when it is a beautiful day and I would rather be outside than at work without windows. However, on the flip side - my technical skills wouldn't be utilized fully in GP, I would be paid less and probably have lousy benefits. Still - what a concept to close up shop - even for those lunch time staff meetings I have heard of but never actually seen.
Yet I stick with the ER and ICU. I can;t help it - I really love the work. I don't always enjoy it, but I love it.
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