Choosing between 2 placements

RE: Choosing between 2 placements

Rachel King — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:31:51 GMT

Thankyou, that is very helpful advice. Its hard because the only experience I have to go on if the time I spent in the practice and how I felt. Although I could objectively see that the quieter vet was a happier work environment, I felt so stressed with the driving. Its hard to know how much this will effect me in the long run. Audiobooks are a good idea though.

RE: Choosing between 2 placements

Alison Clare Hickman — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:26:11 GMT

Totes agree with both jojofruits

and WelshyNurse

A curve ball thought... Is there accommodation at Practice A you could lodge in during the week to reduce travelling?

Or ask if anyone can put you up for a night or two to break the week up - explain your travel issues and see if anybody can help.

I think it would be a good idea to speak to your preferred practice A management team about your desire to work with them but that the travelling definitely concerns you; ask for their help with any ideas they have to assist you. You never know...

Good luck. Fingers crossed for you!

Ali h

RE: Choosing between 2 placements

steph fursland — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:18:23 GMT

Well done on getting two offers for training :-) It does sound like a long commute, which can be pretty tiring after a long day - the practice might be able to help a little if you talk to them (i.e. Avoid your shifts starting at rush hour, or doing your hours over four days instead of five for instance, or factor in a study hour or two in the day so you don't have to do extra at home). I have just gone from a 5 min to a 50 min commute and I am using it to listen to podcasts, so at least I feel it's productive time - if you are a bit brain dead then maybe a non veterinary audio book could help switch you off! If you feel like the more organised place will be better as a working and learning environment, that counts for a lot. A happy 10 hour shift is much nicer than an 8 hour one full of arguments and stress.... That said, busy isn't always bad - it can mean lots of opportunities to get stuck in and learn new things/tick off your NPL. Good luck!

RE: Choosing between 2 placements

WelshyNurse — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:06:50 GMT

A well organised, happy atmosphere will be better for your training needs.

Ive seen some understaffed practices and the students don’t get the training and support they need.

RE: Choosing between 2 placements

jojofruits — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:31:12 GMT

listen to your gut.

A long drive may be worth it if you're happy, and its temporary.