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[alari...@gmail.com]

Hello my fantastic healthcorps friends!
Just want you all to know how amazing I think you all are and how excited I am to delve deeper into this experience with y'all!
But first...watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxwbhkDjZM&feature=youtu.be

:) <3
Alli

[Alia Gehr-Seloover]

I really love the rules :)  And hope that this proves to be helpful!  xoxo

[lianne.salcido]

I LOVE that video

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:23:12 PM UTC-5, alari...@gmail.com wrote:

[Melissa Peña]

Lol the rules are awesome; first laugh of the day 

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[alexandrahashemi]

HEY GUYS

 

Today, my post will be titled: "Professional Boundaries in the New Age"

 

So, I know most of you already know these stories, as they are difficult for me to contain, however, thought I'd share with those who haven't!

The group at "Homeless Healthcare" (note: I still do NOT know what my department is called... remember when I introduced myself once as "Hi I'm Ally and I am Homeless Healthcare") is an eclectic bunch. There are two medical assistants, three doctors, two PSR's, two case managers (incl. myself) and one social worker, who is my supervisor. Anyway, over the months, we've all grown close (ok.. with the exception of my supervisor... sry, can't lie). We talk about our weekend plans, our hobbies, our boy problems (Holy shit, I'm always talking about this)... Recently, however, I've started questioning where the line between professionalism and non-professionalism is... perhaps we are all getting a little too close for comfort? For example:

 

On January 2nd, I decided I was going to call in sick. And no, I was not sick. But my sister was visiting me and I hadn't seen her in a while, so I decided that I would do it. I was nervous... well, because I was lying. So I sent a vague text at 6 AM to Dr. Neretin (the doc I work most closely with), my supervisors and Miriam. Everyone but Dr. Neretin responded, so I thought I was in the clear. NEXT THING I KNOW THOUGH, Dr. Neretin is calling me.... at 6 am.... I picked up the phone, trying to fake the best "sick voice" I could, only to hear her asking me "What's your address?? I'm coming over!" Um ... excuse me??? I thought I was really sick actually and hallucinating. But I wasn't because she goes "I'm driving up the East side right now, tell me your address!" Almost subconsciously, I gave her my address. After getting off the phone with her, I suddenly realized several things: 1. i was NOT IN FACT SICK. 2. my sister is in my apartment (who, by the way, could not believe what was happening). Immediately i told her, "YOU HAVE TO HIDE" and I hid her in my roommates room. Then, I brainstormed ailments that have no apparent symptoms... GOT IT: FOOD POISONING. Then, the buzzer rings and I open my door and there she is. I am keeling over, clutching my stomach, and slowly whisper "food poisoning... the worst." We proceeded to sit on my couch for about 10 minutes until the awkwardness was all-consuming (I think at one point she realized.. wait, why the fuck did i show up to this girl's apartment?... I can only hope she had this realization. Then, I told her she should probably go, as I sensed a bout of nausea coming on (LIES) and off she went. I locked the door behind her. Double locked it. And turned around to my sister LAUGHING UNCONTROLLABLY.... ohh THE DEATH OF PROFESSIONALISM.

 

Anyway, this was just one story of many that have made me question some of my relationships in this job. Hope you enjoyed this. MORE TO COME.

 

xx

 

Ally

 

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:23:12 PM UTC-5, alari...@gmail.com wrote:

[Allison Larimer]

Ally, can you please write a book?!? This is hilarious!

[Desiree Lopez]

Ok this is just very disturbing. Why did she come to your house though? Did it seem like it was out of concern for your health and well being or just cause she was being nosey? if it was the first one then  I don't think there is anything really wrong with it, i mean it is a little weird but nice of her to care about you like that!

There is always a fine line between professional and personal. I find nowadays there is no real clear boundaries, but a few years ago i definitely  would not be going for drinks with my boss/supervisor but now times are different and people do want closer relationships in the work place. Plus now my supervisor is like 4 years younger then me so i'm not scared of her...lol jk but i think it def plays a role though.

hahahah imagine if it was Miriam that came by....why wouldn't i be surprised if she did lmaooooo

On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 10:15 AM, alexandrahashemi <alexandr...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Desiree Lopez]

hahahaha i wish there was a like button to Allison's response.... but seriously you should!

[Melissa Pena]

my favorite part was picturing you on the couch... waiting....awkwardly! lol

love it!!

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Melissa Peña
A'nebi #4
Spring 2009 | Theta Chapter

 

 

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