Me: oh you're a doctor you say? Person: well, actually im pre-med Me: close enough(as i proceed to lift up random article of clothing to ask their opinion ) as i tell them I've all ready googled what i think it is
This is SO common in the veterinary field as well! Most vets never want to reveal that they are DVMs...the best possible response from a stranger is some long, TMI-type story about their step-uncle's neighbor's dog eating his ex-girlfriend's thong and having to get emergency surgery to remove it, the most common response is being asked to diagnose said dog's current belly rash from a grainy iPad picture, and the worst (but unfortunately not uncommon) response is a rant about how vets are greedy, money-hungry monsters because we can't do a $4,000 surgery for free (note: vets don't get funds from the gov't to cover costs when owners can't, they generally graduate with $200,000+ in debt from vet school alone, and starting annual salary for a DVM is $50,000-$80,000...we would have gone into another profession had we wanted money!)
I can relate a s a mechanic. I tell people that I'm a mechanic and they're like "why does my car make a rattling noise when I turn left going 37 miles per hour on Sundays at 2:45"
Same shit with working in it. Except if you fix anything for them now eveything that goes wrong is your faul. Oh your browser is full of toolbars all of a suden? Im sure its cuz i plugged in your router 2 years ago.
James Johnson. I'm a mechanic and my friends phone me going 40 mph and shout wait listen do you hear that noise ? Holds phone put window..... did you hear it . What's up with the car ? Or call me and say my car made a loud noise yesterday when starting it works fine still nothings changed feels fine. What's wrong do you think
Jasmin Smith Lol, I’m a masters level RN, with a couple of certifications. Many persons don’t realize that many careers have the persons specialized. My expertise is in this practice and I can research what you’re sharing, but I’ve never seen what you’re describing.
I'm a registered nurse and unless asked, I don't go around telling people that I am a nurse. I was recently seen by a psychiatrist who was really disrespectful. But then he asked me what I do. All of a sudden, his entire demeanor changed. He appeared surprised and told me that now he looks at me differently. He told me that I should tell people that I am a successful nurse manager to earn respect. I never saw him again
I am a registered nurse of over 20 years. I do not tell others what I do. I adore what I do. As you said, you need a social life and when others know they start asking all these questions and you need a break! Also, when I have had surgeries I want to be treated like a patient, not a nurse. 🤦♀️ Thanks for the video,
When I first had back surgery 11 years ago, I thought the doctors were gods. I didn’t think they were in the same league as us. Surgery 8 weeks ago, the resident sat with me for half an hour talking about surfing and jet skiing, he had the same hobbies as me. Turns out your regular humans hahaha.
H Flores That’s somewhat true but you also need critical thinking skills. I don’t agree that anyone can be a doctor. Some people are too dumb to use any critical thinking, including some doctors out there 😂 Especially because many conditions and diseases aren’t very straight forward, or some are rare and understudied, or some are similar to each other and can get confusing. Doctors still have to work around those types of problems and figure out a solution, sometimes immediately. It is rocket science, in a way.
I'm pre-med but I hate telling people because there are a lot of stereotypes about how pre-meds are self-obsessed and ultra-competitive. There are also a lot of assumptions about what would motivate a student to be premed; often premeds are thought to just be in it for money and prestige, or because their parents forced them to do it. If people ask me what I'm studying I usually just respond with "I'm studying to go to medical school" ....which is essentially the same as telling people you're pre-med but I find there's a little less stigma attached to that than the term "premed".
I can relate. From the beginning, I’ve avoided sharing it, but when it gets out from time to time, I have encountered the stereotypical reactions. I tend to just say I’m a biology major. It sometimes leads to more questions, but I try to keep the answers vague without sounding evasive.
Even just saying you work in the medical field makes people look at you differently. There are actually some major downsides to becoming a physician or doctor that noone talks about and you dont realize it until its too late.
I asked someone I met at church what he did. He told me he was a mechanic. One look at his hands told me otherwise. His hands were not those of a mechanic. Long story short, he was a heart surgeon, being a body mechanic. He became a dear friend, as he knew I "got" him.
Well, not only am I a doctor (which by itself such a drag) but I also need to disguise myself when I visit Porsche dealerships and pay cash for my car... a bit of a braggart, if you ask me.
D Z Lol im a CNA and I can relate I often have to explain why I’m not going to nursing school Bc I have a bachelor in chemistry and trying to got to med school next year Then the respect comes in Which is bs bc before that I was overlooked
Respect can't be attributed to the profession it's being given to their personality and completely depend on us. If you are respecting others according to their profession it's just because of the thought "they might be useful in future", it's literally business .
I have an autoimmune disease and also get sick a lot. I LOVE when doctors say “I don’t know.” I have been hurt pretty badly by a doctor acting like they knew what they were doing so I respect so much when a doctor says “I’m not sure, that’s not my speciality,” or “let me ask.” It honestly makes me more confident in my doctor because they put their pride aside to actually get help
When I’ve spoken to doctors I get the vibe that they are usually very limited in knowledge about a lot of health things, the immune system, etc. I’ve learned that there are very few people who are really good at what they do in any profession.
Chase wild women...is a fave response for me...lol...good characters will tend to ask for more info as they see i am joking. I do not like talking about my work as there is so much more to life
As an RN I get a lot of similar treatment. I had a guy at a church event I was at that had an episode of heat stroke and the pastor immediately grabs me and is like “here fix this.” I asked if they called EMS who can bring things to actually resolve the issue and they said no. And I said well other than encouraging him to drink water and stay out of the heat until EMS arrives there’s not too much I can do because I don’t have tools I need. And they were perplexed lol. I still helped the guy best I could but I didn’t love the burden of responsibility being thrust on me in that setting without the proper steps being taken.
Our pastor is a doctor. So the other doctors and medical pros, might not have to deal with that as much, well, he is the boss to some.of them too lol so idk, guess it depends on each specialty.
I hate when I tell someone that I’m in IT and they start telling me about their computer problems.. I completely understand what your talking about. I deal with computer issues all day at work, don’t want hear about any when i’m off.
James same bro, I’m a CS major and whenever I tell people I’m a CS major they ask me for help with their computers. Like, that’s not even what CS majors do!!!!
Or when you say 'ima web developer' and now they wanna show you five projects they been working on in Starbucks on they iphone🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️and need help...at a discounted rate. /Bklyn👑
Kevin Huertero I love what I do for a living. But I don’t like having to troubleshoot everyone’s computer issues when I’m off.. I know the doctor loves what he does for a living and he feels the same about his field of work. Your opinion means nothing
yep, been there many times. it sucks. board-certified in critical care and interventional cardio RN here. one of my neighbors came the other day running and holding her R hand up. she cut her cute thumb and was bleeding profusely. she was anxious and asking if she should go to the ER. Saved her ass at least $1k in ED bills. I told her what to do after I took a closer look and patched her cut. within 10 minutes, I was out of her house. Some people think that you are better than google when they learn your work in health care, medical, law or other professions. I am still waiting when one of my knucklehead neighbors come banging at my door at 0230 hrs telling me that John is complaining of chest pains. Not a damn thing I can do except to tell them to dial 911 and if I am on call that night, I will just say that I'll see them shortly at the hospital.
I take the tasks that I can do and charge for it. I especially like people with broken iphones lol. You can cut the local store by 30% and still make double profit
@@Dyl_Cam That's true. Sometimes, in order to not feel guilty charging so much, it helps to think about the value you're providing to the customer, not how much you value your time. In my case, I'll always sell myself short of the value I can provide.
Dr. Webb you mentioned that doctors should say "I don't know", I completely agree. I'm so tired of the "fake it 'till you make it" attitude in medicine. However, the "I don't know" statement needs to always be followed up with "but I will find out".
I think part of the issue underlies in society itself. So may patient's think you're stupid/incompetent when you say I don't know and struggle to grasp the fact that medicine is SO complex no one person can know everything. Hence why we always work in teams!
If you tell people you sell cell phones they will ask for advice as well. Anything that’s technical that people come in contact with. But semi conductors .... not so much
When I go to the hospital as a patient, I NEVER tell the doctor I’m a doctor, but I tailor my symptoms and complaints (like a lay man of course) to a textbook detail that I get exactly what I want 💀💀💀 I’m a very good and agreeable patient and give the correct history. The only time I made sure to sound medical was when I took my 7 day old daughter to the ER.
I'm actually the opposite. I get annoyed with the layperson translation, and I find that sharing that I'm a pharmacist means we can talk with each other like professionals. When it comes to care for myself or loved one, I am double checking and inquiring about the reasoning for the plan anyway and it helps when the provider sees me as a collaborator and not just a layperson questioning or doubting everything. That said, I have experienced some of what was mentioned in the video. When the Dr confirmed with me the medication for my 3 day old daughter and we were still in the hospital I had a feeling of "I'm in retail, I have no idea what IVs you use in the hospital".
@@fhd588 you need to be one yourself to understand 😉 makes a world of difference when your treating doctor knows you're a medical practitioner yourself
"I'm a medical student." "Sooo, I've got like this blister since forever. Could you...?" "Dude, I'm in 1st year. I could explain the citric cycle if that helps 🤷🏻♀️" 😂
Even as a medical student I am supposed to understand every concept in the universe and start spitting some diagnose of a condition I never heard of. I am in the 2nd year men leave me alone, I am already full😂😂
I think we can blame Hollywood for that. Almost every medical show has doctors standing around, randomly spouting out detailed information about every medical condition under the sun. People see that and think doctors are required to be an endless encyclopedia of medical knowledge. It's like how every computer engineer in shows are wicked smart, awkward hackers with eidetic memory. TV has warped people's perceptions of these professions.
I'm a lawyer and can completely relate. I've even tried some of the same tricks to avoid getting tackled with legal questions. Not wanting to be dishonest, when asked what I do, I've responded by saying, "I work in a law office." Sometimes that does the trick and I figure people assume receptionist or paralegal and don't ask further questions. But, when they hear lawyer, you're suddenly expected to know all things law related. But, just like doctors, many of us specialize in certain areas of the law.
I can't imagine how frustrating that would be. I am not a mental health professional but deal with some of that frustration. I am naturally empathetic and, largely because of my own struggles, know more than the typical layman about mental health. I have felt emotionally used by several people. I've started telling people when I meet and we have the potential of being more than just acquaintances "I want you to see me as a friend or boyfriend, not as an unpaid amateur therapist." Talk to a professional during working hours if you need serious help dealing with depression, anxiety, etcetera!
@@dsgarden imagine this: We spend all day listening to the worst things you could possibly imagine, being someone's rock and support, all while holding it together ourselves. After a long day, we may go out for a drink. Imagine somebody asks us what we do for a living at a bar and we say "oh, I'm a therapist." Immediately, it either deturs people because they think were psychoanalyzing everybody outside of work, or they indulge and suddenly want us for "advice," not what we bring to the table as a friend or human being. THAT's why I don't typically specify my work in mental health. I have my own mental health battles as well, so I'm very empathetic and understanding of everyone's feelings, but there's much more to it than just "sitting and listening g," and its very exhausting. I want friends outside of work, not more clients. Not to mention its unethical to provide services outside of work to friends or family.
Giving medical advice outside of the doc/patient relationship can be a liability; I always change to casual clothes at the hospital before I drive home.
I can absolutely understand this. You want people to treat you the right way no matter your profession. Dont look at me condescendingly when you don't know I'm a doctor but, look at me wide-eyed and bushy tailed when you find out I'm an orthopedic surgeon. 100% understand exactly what you mean.
It's the same thing for me with being a young Civil Engineer, especially being black. Also, I tell someone or a group I work as an engineer, then the entire conversation instantly revolves around what I do for work, and everyone tries to make the conversation super technical for no reason. This even goes for distant relatives. Then there is the issue of dating which has it's own can of worms.
@@panzer_TZ that's right. It can definitely be annoying. A lot of people like to test their knowledge or prove to you that they know something about your profession. Some people even like to debate with you on your profession for their own self indulgence lol.
Joel E The Halo Effect is so strong. I deliberately don’t ask people their profession so as to avoid it. I do think some people thrive on it though...lol
exactly this. But at the end of the day, ppl have preconceived assumptions of people in almost anything. Not just jobs but in sports, education etc. I think we would all be a hypocrite if we denied this. Even if its just joking with friends.
Now that I'm retired the only people that I let know I'm a physician are my own personal doctors and the pharmacist that I use. I do that simply so they can discuss my diagnosis with me on a professional level. Many years ago i was involved on an MVA. A van blew through a stop sign and hit my passenger side. No one was injured but my vehicle was totaled. A few weeks later I found out that the passenger in the other vehicle was suing me for multiple injuries arising from the accident. She had found out that I had initials in back of my name and the dollar signs lit up in her eyes. We found out that she had a history of frivolous lawsuits so I wanted to go to court. The accident was the other driver's fault, she refused medical treatment at the accident site and had that history, My insurance company elected to just pay her off. From that point on I made it a point not to mention my profession.
Yes people do assume . Some people take advantage which to me is pathetic. For me when I hear someone a dr I treat them as human . I have family in the medical field . And yes people make mistakes. Sorry to hear that you have that event
Exactly this. Actually, we wanna make sure we keep beat up old but reliable cars so that no one will suspect my wife and I are well off, let alone docs. Stealth wealth is the way to go.
Many of the black church leaders that insist on being called doctor, despite them usually attending non accredited schools that offer doctorates in less than a year, can certainly use this advice.
As an ER doc, I concur with everything you said. By the way, your communication style is very well -suited for this format. You would make a excellent academic surgeon and educator, I’m sure. Meanwhile, you are a great ambassador for the profession. I’m looking forward to more of your videos.
I never tell people I'm a pharmacist. I'm a nuclear pharmacist. I tell them I work in medical imaging. I have no idea what their pills are for, their doses, interactions, side effects nor can I get them some oxy or trams or z's as my specialty doesn't even have a narc license. Yes, I have been asked to get people I just met some feel good, addictive, pills. Sigh.
I am so jealous, wishing I went to med school to do neonatology. I am a nurse and have applied to every NICU and special care nursery job within 40 miles and cannot get a job!!!
@@berengereful More like they care about your health and ensures that you get the proper treatment from someone who knows the stuff. Medicine is such a wide topic. No doctor/surgeon knows everything about medicine, even everything in their area of specialty.
My neurologist was exactly like Dr. Webb! Super patient, intelligent, and well spoken. When he didn’t have a full educated answer, he would make sure to link with other neurologist in his department to get the best results. Dr. Sen Gupta at UCI medical was that man. I was under his care for three years! Until I was finally seizure free for one whole year and counting! No anti seizure meds either! Just a change of lifestyle & diet & minimal THC exposure.
I don’t like to tell people I’m a nurse. They do the same thing... ask for medical advice 🤦🏽♀️. My answer is always speak with your health care provider.
I did everything I could to become a doctor. Now I'm a doctor. And now I spend my evenings drinking vodka by myself in the basement while staring at a brick wall. Just remember, you can have all of this and more if you work hard enough.
Same here mate except i drink vodka and play videogames since i don't have a basement because i live in a high rise. Work is life is work no free time and when you have free time all you do is rest for more work while drinking vodka. Guess i should upgrade my work contract for 4 day weeks lol
I feel the same way. I'm a pharmacist. Many years ago when I worked at Kmart pharmacy, I would tell people I work at Kmart lol. They would probably assume cashier and they would never ask any follow up questions lol.
That's why family events and weddings are so nerve wracking for me. My parents talk so highly about me that when I attend such events I don't know how to act.
I can totally relate to this. If another person opens up their mouth and shows me a tooth, I’ll scream 😱 I tell people who know me, not to tell people what I do for a living.
Me: I’m an epidemiologist. First Person: “What’s that? Oh! Your a skin doctor.” Second Person: “No, no, she’s an eye doctor...” Me: 🙄 “No, no. Neither of those. I study and specialize in diseases-as in epidemics.” People: “Ohhhh...So can you tell me Zika...Tell me about SARS...Tell me about the coronavirus...Is there really a cure that the government is withholding from us?!” Me: 😳🤦🏾♀️
My sister is a nurse and she NEVER tells people when they ask what her job is. She doesn’t need to know someone’s full medical history or be asked ‘does this thing on my back look normal?!’ 😂
So funny, I don’t blame you. I remember when my 93 year old Grandmom asked me a question that I didn’t know the answer to. She said “but you have a Master’s Degree” and I looked at her like what?!? That doesn’t mean I know everything and she was shocked and shut right up. In that moment, she realized that just because you go to college doesn’t mean you know everything. I felt bad for her that she actually thought that.
Or maybe she just thinks you're a smart cookie...regardless, she's proud of you (who wouldn't be with a Master's degree...it shows dedication and hard work).
Dr. Webb doesn't tell people he's a doctor except the time he met his wife. He even gave her his card, talked to kids at her school. That's how you know she's the one 😂
Dr. Webb, when you talked about the importance of saying “I don’t know” it reminded me of a TED talk Dr. Mike gave where he talked about the dangers of the “I know it all” doctor. I also have talked in length to an Nurse Practitioner who has talked about the importance of knowing what you don’t know.
If I ever see you in public I'll address you as Tonio. Lol!!! Then I'll whisper, "I know that you're doctor Webb with an extremely informative UA-cam channel however I don't wanna put you on blast. Nice to meet brotha." Lol!!!
I'm a veterinarian, and I relate to all of this! I'm proud of my profession, and often like talking to people about their pets, but sometimes I don't want to "talk shop". I absolutely hate small talk on airplanes, so I'll usually just say "I work at an animal hospital." I've considered lying and saying something something I think people would not have questions about, but I'm afraid it will backfire. Fellow Passanger: what do you do? Me: I install and repair automatic doors for grocery stores Passenger: Really?! Me too! You must be going to the conference! Hey Jim! She's a door installer too! What do you think about (current issue in the door repair industry) 🤣
Not true the doctor I work under is a DO and she has a big ego. I remember being in a training course and we had to put our names on and she wrote DOCTOR. Everybody laughed when a trainer asked so what's your name what division do you work in. She replied with I'm the Doctor.
@@realsuperchanchan That is so cringgeeeee. I would hate to be that type of doctor. But question is though. Would you correct someone if they call you Mr or Mrs X instead of Dr X?
I can’t count the amount of other medical professionals (nurses, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, etc) who come into the eyeglass place I work at and throw their titles around and essentially all for special treatment. It’s annoying and insulting. Stop it, lol.
Senior dental student here. Common question I get asked is “do you think charcoal toothpaste is legit.?” Me: don’t use it. It makes your teeth black while you brush lol
I was a nurse for 35 yrs. My granddaughter would have her college friends call me and tell me the symptoms they were having. I would listen and tell them that I don’t make a diagnosis. I always tell them to go see a doctor.
I totally agree doc. Whenever I tell a patient that I don't know, their jaw drops! The older ones then give me the "don't mess with me young boy" look. Being in Africa, a significant portion take that to mean the entire medical profession has failed them, so they should seek "alternative" traditional solutions.
Man!! as an African that is very insightful! I do feel like that at times specially since Malaria, Typhoid etc... have similar symptoms. So when I go to the doctor and do a general check up expecting one the above and they find nothing at all, I get very disappointed by the whole medical profession. Sometime it's work related stress...
When I met my neighbor he said he worked in the surgery department. At first it never dawned on me his home was the biggest on the block. His family was super nice as our daughters where 2 weeks apart in age. He turned out to be an Anesthesiologist. I respected him more for not saying he is a Doctor.
@@PHlophe not really. If their kids are friends and attend each others birthday parties you'd have to actually try to not notice its 2 weeks apart! Lol 😂
@@TGFMusic - Not true. I work in software engineering. But I don't work on desktops or laptops. You're thinking IT. I work on racks of big machines with operating systems on them that most people haven't seen.
Me: I'm an entomologist. People: Oh! So you know about words and stuff. Me: No, bugs. Like insects and other critters. Like the mites that live on your body. People: ...... Me: But I'm trying to get into med school so I can be a doctor. Left my career to do it. People: Oh that's cool. You'll make a good nurse. Me: ....... Relevant fact - I am female and this is a conversation I have had multiple times in the last year.
idk if its a gender thing. I've had people tell me id make a good nurse as well even though my goal is to become a doctor. I'm an RN student at the moment though.
Same thing happens when you tell a person your date of birth, they will start going into what your zodiac sign is and a full bullet point of the supposed personality trait! Totally ruins interaction. They're always look at you a certain way especially if they don't like that particular "sign". ☕😒
Haha yeah. When it gets to that point, I serve it back to them. “Yep, I’m a typical Virgo, and I’m scrutinizing everything you’re saying.” (Not true, but that tends to end the Astrology chatter. 😎)
Ikr, I’m apparently a Taurus and I barely fit the traits, I do not enjoy “gardening” and being near “earth” and I’m extremely indecisive and flexible when it comes to changing plans, not stubborn lmao. That’s one of the reasons why I strongly oppose horoscopes.
I can relate. As an entrepreneur, every conversation turns into "Can you help me start a business online?" It was cool at first, but got old after many years and that's all people want to to talk about. I've started to be very vague about what I do. It keeps questions to a minimum. lol
@@bladebranson4312 Nah. I’ve actually helped a lot of people over the years and many for free. When you work 60 plus hours per week as an entrepreneur sometimes you just want to escape work and not always talk about it when you’re out with friends trying to have fun. I’m human and need balance like anyone else. I’m a lot of things but selfish isn’t one. My business was actually built on helping others. It’s ok to need a break from work just as anyone would. 😀
Even in medical school I never said I was in medical school lol. Seriously I did the trial and error to see how some people would treat me, and I actually would get more authentic conversations when I said I was in beauty school
So I’m going to study nursing and people never treated me with respect because both my parents are refugees and don’t have jobs that are well respected and when I would tell people that my mom can’t work and my dad work is delivers food they would tread me like I was not deserving off there respect my aunt is a nurse and as soon as she tells people that they treat her so different it’s so fake and just bleh once I become a nurse ( inshallah ) I will just tell people I’m unemployed so I can talk and friend nice and good people instead off those that give fake positivity
This is so true, I walked into a car dealership with my scrubs on and a lady asked me, Are you a doctor? I said no, I'm Biomedical Technician and her behavior towards me changed drastically...
I absolutely agree with you. I usually tell folks that I just manage a medical clinic. One lady that I dated would introduce me to her friends by name and then say "he's a doctor". It always irritated me. I never tell anyone that I am a doctor until I really know them well.
Let me ask you a question, I'm in the medical field and I always address you Dr by your first name is that a disrespect, I sometimes feel like Dr want to just feel normal, so every time I ask him what's your name they give me their first name and that's how I address him now when I introduce them to a patient I'll introduce them as dr.., what are your thoughts
What's funny is I dont have to deal with this because when I tell people I'm a doctor people dont believe me because I'm handicap and only 4ft tall lol. My sister is a nurse and me being a dr, I've had family straight up ignore me and ask my sister for medical advice which I find hilarious that I dont have to deal with it but she does cause they believe her but not me. Lol I get the same thing where people dont believe me, due to my height and disability when I tell them I can speak multiple languages, English, Dutch, French, mandarin Chinese, ASL, I can also read and translate braille, latin, and Morse code lol people always wanna challenge me when they find out, to see if I'm "legit" they'll start googling sentences in other languages or medical questions and want me to prove myself to them lol I already proved my medical knowledge when I completely all my college and board exams lol I dont need to prove myself further. Also being a dr, I have my political beliefs, and sexual orientation assumed all the time as well. Lol
@@maddog7795 You're a doctor, and you speak over 4 languages. That's pretty impressive. Would you say you work very hard to succeed academically or does doing well in school come easy to you?
I was a correctional officer for 15 years, I always attempted to avoid my profession in discussion . I never wanted all the questions and people thinking I have good money. I am now entering the medical field at 37! years old.
I’m a nurse and I’ll disclose it if I’m asked, but I like to enjoy my social time as well which involves not answering medical questions in the middle of Target! Lol
Tell people you're a taxi driver. In it's basic form, a pilot is essentially a taxi driver if you think about it. A highly paid taxi driver...you shuttle people around, don't you?
PREACHHHHHHHHH. I agree with all of this. I actually don’t tell people I’m in med school unless they are also in Med school. I usually say “yea I’m a student” “I work in the medical field” “I work at a hospital” &sadly sometimes I lie and say something like I do social work if I get the feeling the person will ask too many follow up questions I don’t want to answer. I definitely vibe with this entire video. My mom gets so mad when I do this but it’s honestly so annoying how different you get treated once people know
I an totally relate. I’ve been a veterinarian for 35 years. When I was younger and going out with friends, I would make them all swear to NOT reveal my occupation because I didn’t want to get cornered by somebody and have to discuss Fluffy’s bloody diarrhea all night long.
Guy 1: "Oh you're a doctor?"
Doctor: "...ya"
Guy 1: "Why does my aunt's friend's daughter's foot hurt?"
Me: oh you're a doctor you say?
Person: well, actually im pre-med
Me: close enough(as i proceed to lift up random article of clothing to ask their opinion ) as i tell them I've all ready googled what i think it is
Maybe they need to wash that foot 🦶!!! Dirty foot syndrome!!!
This is SO common in the veterinary field as well! Most vets never want to reveal that they are DVMs...the best possible response from a stranger is some long, TMI-type story about their step-uncle's neighbor's dog eating his ex-girlfriend's thong and having to get emergency surgery to remove it, the most common response is being asked to diagnose said dog's current belly rash from a grainy iPad picture, and the worst (but unfortunately not uncommon) response is a rant about how vets are greedy, money-hungry monsters because we can't do a $4,000 surgery for free (note: vets don't get funds from the gov't to cover costs when owners can't, they generally graduate with $200,000+ in debt from vet school alone, and starting annual salary for a DVM is $50,000-$80,000...we would have gone into another profession had we wanted money!)
Z M 😂🤦🏾♂️😂
/Bklyn👑
😂😂🤦🏾♀️😂😂
I can relate a s a mechanic. I tell people that I'm a mechanic and they're like "why does my car make a rattling noise when I turn left going 37 miles per hour on Sundays at 2:45"
James Johnson Oh gosh. This comment is great😂
Same shit with working in it. Except if you fix anything for them now eveything that goes wrong is your faul.
Oh your browser is full of toolbars all of a suden? Im sure its cuz i plugged in your router 2 years ago.
James Johnson.
I'm a mechanic and my friends phone me going 40 mph and shout wait listen do you hear that noise ? Holds phone put window..... did you hear it . What's up with the car ?
Or call me and say my car made a loud noise yesterday when starting it works fine still nothings changed feels fine. What's wrong do you think
😂
James Johnson 😂😂😂
I’m an attorney - so of course I know every detail about every law, in every practice area 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Ha I know right
Hello Mr Lawyer can I legally throw my cigarretes to my neighbors cuz I don't like em
And people automatically think your a liar with no ethics or integrity. 😂
Jasmin Smith
Lol, I’m a masters level RN, with a couple of certifications. Many persons don’t realize that many careers have the persons specialized. My expertise is in this practice and I can research what you’re sharing, but I’ve never seen what you’re describing.
Shauna Coleman
Lol! That is exactly the demeanor that you encounter.
I'm a registered nurse and unless asked, I don't go around telling people that I am a nurse.
I was recently seen by a psychiatrist who was really disrespectful. But then he asked me what I do. All of a sudden, his entire demeanor changed. He appeared surprised and told me that now he looks at me differently. He told me that I should tell people that I am a successful nurse manager to earn respect.
I never saw him again
I am a registered nurse of over 20 years. I do not tell others what I do. I adore what I do. As you said, you need a social life and when others know they start asking all these questions and you need a break! Also, when I have had surgeries I want to be treated like a patient, not a nurse. 🤦♀️ Thanks for the video,
When I first had back surgery 11 years ago, I thought the doctors were gods. I didn’t think they were in the same league as us.
Surgery 8 weeks ago, the resident sat with me for half an hour talking about surfing and jet skiing, he had the same hobbies as me.
Turns out your regular humans hahaha.
Allison Willcox they just happens to be better humans.
😂😂
H Flores That’s somewhat true but you also need critical thinking skills. I don’t agree that anyone can be a doctor. Some people are too dumb to use any critical thinking, including some doctors out there 😂 Especially because many conditions and diseases aren’t very straight forward, or some are rare and understudied, or some are similar to each other and can get confusing. Doctors still have to work around those types of problems and figure out a solution, sometimes immediately. It is rocket science, in a way.
I'm pre-med but I hate telling people because there are a lot of stereotypes about how pre-meds are self-obsessed and ultra-competitive. There are also a lot of assumptions about what would motivate a student to be premed; often premeds are thought to just be in it for money and prestige, or because their parents forced them to do it. If people ask me what I'm studying I usually just respond with "I'm studying to go to medical school" ....which is essentially the same as telling people you're pre-med but I find there's a little less stigma attached to that than the term "premed".
I can relate. From the beginning, I’ve avoided sharing it, but when it gets out from time to time, I have encountered the stereotypical reactions. I tend to just say I’m a biology major. It sometimes leads to more questions, but I try to keep the answers vague without sounding evasive.
The neurologist that I saw said that he didn’t know what was up so he wants me in for a scan. Thank god for that
You are amazing and I wanted you you to know that.
Appreciate it!
He really is!! An amazing grounded human being!! So humble! Your family and patients are very fortunate to have you Dr. Webb!
After I graduated college of medicine, my family started thinking I have all the answers to the universe.
6:20 somebody buy this kind gentlemen a privacy screen protector
This makes complete sense
My father was the same way - after awhile he even gave in the "MD" license plates and opted for regular ones.
I never tell anyone I'm a doctor either
because I'm not a doctor
Even just saying you work in the medical field makes people look at you differently. There are actually some major downsides to becoming a physician or doctor that noone talks about and you dont realize it until its too late.
I asked someone I met at church what he did. He told me he was a mechanic. One look at his hands told me otherwise. His hands were not those of a mechanic. Long story short, he was a heart surgeon, being a body mechanic. He became a dear friend, as he knew I "got" him.
Did he do any work on your body?
@@mmustap3😂😂
I knew a paramedic who always told people he "drives a truck for the city" which is technically true
Gunner Leo i did that as a paramedic .. usually people dont even care and dont ask further questions
Warrior 😎
genius
Lol
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I can relate. Everyone always asks me which frozen patties I would recommend since I’m the lead cook at McDonald’s. Some days it’s really exhausting.
lmaooooooo
LMAO
CT😂😂😂
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Ok sponge bob
1:05 Reason #1: People treat you differently
3:47 Reason #2: People expect you to be perfect
5:44 Reason #3: People solicit your medical advice
Reason #3 - Why I never tell people I repair computers
@@Squidbush8563sooo this wouldn’t be a good time to ask for some help repairing my laptop screen? 😁
@@Rose-8689 it will be 200 $ ma'am
Thanks
People usually charge me more when they find out.
The first rule of being a doctor
Don't talk about being a doctor
Mr. Wednesday
It should be on the MCAT
The second rule of being a doctor
Do not talk about being a doctor
Well, not only am I a doctor (which by itself such a drag) but I also need to disguise myself when I visit Porsche dealerships and pay cash for my car... a bit of a braggart, if you ask me.
@@MrCowboyMouse Always show up in the worst clothes you own, always funny to see the reaction.
@@Born2Losenot2win cars section
People ask your profession to determine how much respect you deserve.
Thats a Bar
Facts
Which is not good cuz every1 is equal
D Z
Lol im a CNA and I can relate I often have to explain why I’m not going to nursing school
Bc I have a bachelor in chemistry and trying to got to med school next year
Then the respect comes in
Which is bs bc before that I was overlooked
Respect can't be attributed to the profession it's being given to their personality and completely depend on us. If you are respecting others according to their profession it's just because of the thought "they might be useful in future", it's literally business .
Luckily you're playing it safe and posting that you're a doctor on UA-cam
I also said that, actually worst than in person :)
lmao 😂😂😂
Lol
Feels like the doctor is in an ego trip.
lmaooooo
I have an autoimmune disease and also get sick a lot. I LOVE when doctors say “I don’t know.” I have been hurt pretty badly by a doctor acting like they knew what they were doing so I respect so much when a doctor says “I’m not sure, that’s not my speciality,” or “let me ask.” It honestly makes me more confident in my doctor because they put their pride aside to actually get help
Your face
When I’ve spoken to doctors I get the vibe that they are usually very limited in knowledge about a lot of health things, the immune system, etc. I’ve learned that there are very few people who are really good at what they do in any profession.
Savii Sam sexy
Andrew H she’s cute would you agree
Andrew H Oh you racist not bad.. probably racist & gay
im in med school. my friend beat me at connect four a while ago and went around telling everyone "I BEAT A DOCTOR AT CONNECT 4 HAHAHAH"
Haha typical!
Hahahaha, I think it happens to every doctor 😂
That’s so immature
Bragging about winning a game of CONNECT FOUR. Now, that’s a special person. 😂
Wow, that's petty. Lol!😂😂😂😂
When I used to go to bars....
Woman: "What do you do?"
Me: "As little as possible."
Lol
Relatable lol
its funny because im not a doctor but tell girls i am so i can get laid.
Chase wild women...is a fave response for me...lol...good characters will tend to ask for more info as they see i am joking. I do not like talking about my work as there is so much more to life
@@loverofhumanity 😂😂😂😂
"I NEVER TELL PEOPLE THAT I'M A DOCTOR "
3 seconds later....
"HEY, THIS IS DR.WEBB"
Ikr, he just told me :')
Not in that sense moron.
@@thepro3643 Its a joke....
Hahahahaha
LOL
As an RN I get a lot of similar treatment. I had a guy at a church event I was at that had an episode of heat stroke and the pastor immediately grabs me and is like “here fix this.” I asked if they called EMS who can bring things to actually resolve the issue and they said no. And I said well other than encouraging him to drink water and stay out of the heat until EMS arrives there’s not too much I can do because I don’t have tools I need. And they were perplexed lol. I still helped the guy best I could but I didn’t love the burden of responsibility being thrust on me in that setting without the proper steps being taken.
Our pastor is a doctor. So the other doctors and medical pros, might not have to deal with that as much, well, he is the boss to some.of them too lol so idk, guess it depends on each specialty.
I hate when I tell someone that I’m in IT and they start telling me about their computer problems.. I completely understand what your talking about. I deal with computer issues all day at work, don’t want hear about any when i’m off.
James same bro, I’m a CS major and whenever I tell people I’m a CS major they ask me for help with their computers. Like, that’s not even what CS majors do!!!!
James I’m in IT too. Totally agree.
Or when you say 'ima web developer' and now they wanna show you five projects they been working on in Starbucks on they iphone🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️and need help...at a discounted rate.
/Bklyn👑
@@robertmotion LOL!
Kevin Huertero I love what I do for a living. But I don’t like having to troubleshoot everyone’s computer issues when I’m off..
I know the doctor loves what he does for a living and he feels the same about his field of work.
Your opinion means nothing
“I’m a nurse.”
“Whats wrong with my child? Fix them immediately.”
yep, been there many times. it sucks. board-certified in critical care and interventional cardio RN here. one of my neighbors came the other day running and holding her R hand up. she cut her cute thumb and was bleeding profusely. she was anxious and asking if she should go to the ER.
Saved her ass at least $1k in ED bills. I told her what to do after I took a closer look and patched her cut. within 10 minutes, I was out of her house. Some people think that you are better than google when they learn your work in health care, medical, law or other professions.
I am still waiting when one of my knucklehead neighbors come banging at my door at 0230 hrs telling me that John is complaining of chest pains. Not a damn thing I can do except to tell them to dial 911 and if I am on call that night, I will just say that I'll see them shortly at the hospital.
Rob Fern why not.. you could start compressions see if the patient is responsive.. you can do so many things before getting to the hospital
Rob Fern Ed pills ? Erectile dysfunction pills ?
Tell him to take aspirin + 3 sprays (MAX) of GTN under the tongue. Every spray wait 5 mins.
Seriously!
Dude reading a book with some bones and a spine on the picture, "hi, what do you do as a profession"? , - I am sell bones part time👀👀
😂😂😂
Such a missed opportunity to say "I'm Hannibal. I'm going to meet Clarice in *insert destination* about some special bones."
Lmaoo 🤣
Why part time? Seems like a very lucrative enterprise.
"I make people spineless by taking out their spines"
I always say, "I manage patient care." Never say I am a doctor lol.
Good one!
Ill use that too i guess. Lol
Oh nice. I'll use that too next time! :) haha
I love this. Awesome
Can’t use this I’m not a doctor
It's like disclosing that you're a software engineer.
Then they ask, "Hey, can you fix my printer?"
You: That's a completely different skillset.
Ye 😂
100% this. I don't talk about being a software engineer unless it needs to be known, which is virtually never.
I take the tasks that I can do and charge for it. I especially like people with broken iphones lol. You can cut the local store by 30% and still make double profit
@@Dyl_Cam That's true. Sometimes, in order to not feel guilty charging so much, it helps to think about the value you're providing to the customer, not how much you value your time. In my case, I'll always sell myself short of the value I can provide.
“I’m in the medical field.” That’s also my go-to.
Evem that is too much because then they ask more questions. "Oh really, what do you do?"
Dr. Webb you mentioned that doctors should say "I don't know", I completely agree. I'm so tired of the "fake it 'till you make it" attitude in medicine. However, the "I don't know" statement needs to always be followed up with "but I will find out".
Completely agree! Medical professionals shouldn't let their ego get in the way of the safety of their patients.
I think part of the issue underlies in society itself. So may patient's think you're stupid/incompetent when you say I don't know and struggle to grasp the fact that medicine is SO complex no one person can know everything. Hence why we always work in teams!
Read up on the research of Dr. Marlys Witte. A University of Arizona professor and world-renowned expert on medical ignorance.
I hate when people intentionally give me the wrong answer because they don’t want to seem like they don’t know.
AGREED!!!!!
Also when people know you’re a doctor, everyone wants advice
he stated that
Just like ur in med school and ppl ask for mcat advice
Which is fine. That is their job, to help people.
@@MoeAlza In the hospital, privately, after talking and examining a patient, not at the grocery store.
If you tell people you sell cell phones they will ask for advice as well. Anything that’s technical that people come in contact with. But semi conductors .... not so much
“I work at the hospital. I do xray stuff” - radiologist
LOL
I find that the PhD “doctors” typically are the ones who like to tell everyone they r a doctor.
Totally agree and they want that title to be used when introduced, etc.😆
Ha ha so true.
It takes longer to become that kind of doctor, and you need better grades to qualify to get onto a PhD....
Totally agree !!!!!
@@shkashii or as important
When I go to the hospital as a patient, I NEVER tell the doctor I’m a doctor, but I tailor my symptoms and complaints (like a lay man of course) to a textbook detail that I get exactly what I want 💀💀💀
I’m a very good and agreeable patient and give the correct history.
The only time I made sure to sound medical was when I took my 7 day old daughter to the ER.
I'm actually the opposite. I get annoyed with the layperson translation, and I find that sharing that I'm a pharmacist means we can talk with each other like professionals. When it comes to care for myself or loved one, I am double checking and inquiring about the reasoning for the plan anyway and it helps when the provider sees me as a collaborator and not just a layperson questioning or doubting everything.
That said, I have experienced some of what was mentioned in the video. When the Dr confirmed with me the medication for my 3 day old daughter and we were still in the hospital I had a feeling of "I'm in retail, I have no idea what IVs you use in the hospital".
No one cares if you’re a doctor though, sounds silly
@@fhd588 ???
@@fhd588 you need to be one yourself to understand 😉 makes a world of difference when your treating doctor knows you're a medical practitioner yourself
I just can’t like this enough, we must have the same mother, nurse here. They Only know what I do when I represent my family.
"I'm a medical student."
"Sooo, I've got like this blister since forever. Could you...?"
"Dude, I'm in 1st year. I could explain the citric cycle if that helps 🤷🏻♀️" 😂
Maria Yagami 😂👍🏽
Hahaha I feel you
"see your GP"
Works every time
blah blah high yield blah blah rate determining step blah blah liver
Hahaha!!
Even as a medical student I am supposed to understand every concept in the universe and start spitting some diagnose of a condition I never heard of. I am in the 2nd year men leave me alone, I am already full😂😂
“Hey do you know what I can take with this medication?” “No, but I can tell you about the Krebs cycle” haha
Did you know most CPAs don't do taxes? Please don't ask a random tax questions next time you meet a CPA.
Awww, I feel you m8
I think we can blame Hollywood for that. Almost every medical show has doctors standing around, randomly spouting out detailed information about every medical condition under the sun. People see that and think doctors are required to be an endless encyclopedia of medical knowledge. It's like how every computer engineer in shows are wicked smart, awkward hackers with eidetic memory. TV has warped people's perceptions of these professions.
I absolutely agree 😂
I'm a lawyer and can completely relate. I've even tried some of the same tricks to avoid getting tackled with legal questions. Not wanting to be dishonest, when asked what I do, I've responded by saying, "I work in a law office." Sometimes that does the trick and I figure people assume receptionist or paralegal and don't ask further questions. But, when they hear lawyer, you're suddenly expected to know all things law related. But, just like doctors, many of us specialize in certain areas of the law.
I’m a biologist
Them: cricket noise..
LOL!
ButterBean “what’s that?”
Whuuuut people are lame af biology is cool lol
😁😅😂🤣
Ahahaha! 🤣😂
Random person: You’re a doctor?
DR: yeah
Random person : I have thi.....
DR: hold it there I will charge you right on the spot so just go to your dr.
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
“Oh you a doctor? Bruh I got this toenail that be hurting all the time” 😂😂
😅
😂
“Oh your a doctor? I heard there’s a new virus called the corona virus. Cure please.”
People on discord: "Oh you're a doctor? Name every disease"
That guy one on discord: *copy and pastes all index entries from a pathology textbook*
Same with mental health! We want a normal conversation, not to be somebody’s therapist outside of work.
I can't imagine how frustrating that would be.
I am not a mental health professional but deal with some of that frustration. I am naturally empathetic and, largely because of my own struggles, know more than the typical layman about mental health. I have felt emotionally used by several people. I've started telling people when I meet and we have the potential of being more than just acquaintances "I want you to see me as a friend or boyfriend, not as an unpaid amateur therapist."
Talk to a professional during working hours if you need serious help dealing with depression, anxiety, etcetera!
I’m a Therapist and I can totally relate.
For a psychotherapist you are darn mean. If someone wants to open up just let them, u never know what mental battles they’re going thru!
@@dsgarden imagine this: We spend all day listening to the worst things you could possibly imagine, being someone's rock and support, all while holding it together ourselves. After a long day, we may go out for a drink. Imagine somebody asks us what we do for a living at a bar and we say "oh, I'm a therapist." Immediately, it either deturs people because they think were psychoanalyzing everybody outside of work, or they indulge and suddenly want us for "advice," not what we bring to the table as a friend or human being. THAT's why I don't typically specify my work in mental health. I have my own mental health battles as well, so I'm very empathetic and understanding of everyone's feelings, but there's much more to it than just "sitting and listening g," and its very exhausting. I want friends outside of work, not more clients. Not to mention its unethical to provide services outside of work to friends or family.
Giving medical advice outside of the doc/patient relationship can be a liability; I always change to casual clothes at the hospital before I drive home.
True!
As long as you don't get compensated for your service/advice you should not be liable
I usually say I'm a mortician.
People leave me alone 😂
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😂😂😂💀
Lol
I can absolutely understand this. You want people to treat you the right way no matter your profession. Dont look at me condescendingly when you don't know I'm a doctor but, look at me wide-eyed and bushy tailed when you find out I'm an orthopedic surgeon. 100% understand exactly what you mean.
It's the same thing for me with being a young Civil Engineer, especially being black. Also, I tell someone or a group I work as an engineer, then the entire conversation instantly revolves around what I do for work, and everyone tries to make the conversation super technical for no reason. This even goes for distant relatives. Then there is the issue of dating which has it's own can of worms.
@@panzer_TZ that's right. It can definitely be annoying. A lot of people like to test their knowledge or prove to you that they know something about your profession. Some people even like to debate with you on your profession for their own self indulgence lol.
Joel E The Halo Effect is so strong. I deliberately don’t ask people their profession so as to avoid it. I do think some people thrive on it though...lol
ezekiel1hen correct!
exactly this. But at the end of the day, ppl have preconceived assumptions of people in almost anything. Not just jobs but in sports, education etc. I think we would all be a hypocrite if we denied this. Even if its just joking with friends.
My buddy is an ER doc and he didn’t like people to know he was a doctor cuz they wouldn’t invite him out back to smoke weed at parties. True.
Yup. Weedhead doctors are great in ER.
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@jonothandoeser you need to be relaxed man
@@jonothandoeser blew my mind when I found out future "professionals" chief.
Ffaaccttsss
Now that I'm retired the only people that I let know I'm a physician are my own personal doctors and the pharmacist that I use. I do that simply so they can discuss my diagnosis with me on a professional level. Many years ago i was involved on an MVA. A van blew through a stop sign and hit my passenger side. No one was injured but my vehicle was totaled. A few weeks later I found out that the passenger in the other vehicle was suing me for multiple injuries arising from the accident. She had found out that I had initials in back of my name and the dollar signs lit up in her eyes. We found out that she had a history of frivolous lawsuits so I wanted to go to court. The accident was the other driver's fault, she refused medical treatment at the accident site and had that history, My insurance company elected to just pay her off. From that point on I made it a point not to mention my profession.
Yes people do assume . Some people take advantage which to me is pathetic. For me when I hear someone a dr I treat them as human . I have family in the medical field . And yes people make mistakes. Sorry to hear that you have that event
Exactly this. Actually, we wanna make sure we keep beat up old but reliable cars so that no one will suspect my wife and I are well off, let alone docs. Stealth wealth is the way to go.
"I'm a pilot"
"Dang maybe you could get me free tickets lol"
*sigh*
VieLumiere G BUT can you though lol......?
@@domthebomb7067 Ofcourse Not.....
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😂 😂 😂
Lmao I hate when this happens to me
Many of the black church leaders that insist on being called doctor, despite them usually attending non accredited schools that offer doctorates in less than a year, can certainly use this advice.
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Whuhhh is that actually a thing lmfao
Doctor of theology
Most of them doctors ain’t even graduated high school 😂
As an ER doc, I concur with everything you said. By the way, your communication style is very well -suited for this format. You would make a excellent academic surgeon and educator, I’m sure. Meanwhile, you are a great ambassador for the profession. I’m looking forward to more of your videos.
Agreed!
I never tell people I’m an escort so I understand...
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the Empress 🤣🤣🤣🤑🤑🤑
What site are you on?! 😛
I’m a neonatologist so I always say “ sorry I forgot everything about adults “ 😅
😂😂
I never tell people I'm a pharmacist.
I'm a nuclear pharmacist. I tell them I work in medical imaging. I have no idea what their pills are for, their doses, interactions, side effects nor can I get them some oxy or trams or z's as my specialty doesn't even have a narc license. Yes, I have been asked to get people I just met some feel good, addictive, pills. Sigh.
Kerry Eberly so your saying you can’t get me some “Medicean” I need.... *sad noises*
I am so jealous, wishing I went to med school to do neonatology. I am a nurse and have applied to every NICU and special care nursery job within 40 miles and cannot get a job!!!
Kerry Eberly thats cool though, I want to be a nuclear pharmacist
Doctors don't say "I don't know" they say "I will refer you to another doctor"
Here you go nitpicking at his words. Obviously "I don't know" is followed up with a referral.
Exactly ! They don’t give a shit.
Too many pretend to know and get it wrong actually
@@berengereful More like they care about your health and ensures that you get the proper treatment from someone who knows the stuff. Medicine is such a wide topic. No doctor/surgeon knows everything about medicine, even everything in their area of specialty.
My neurologist was exactly like Dr. Webb! Super patient, intelligent, and well spoken. When he didn’t have a full educated answer, he would make sure to link with other neurologist in his department to get the best results. Dr. Sen Gupta at UCI medical was that man. I was under his care for three years! Until I was finally seizure free for one whole year and counting! No anti seizure meds either! Just a change of lifestyle & diet & minimal THC exposure.
Just tell them the cure is eating 7 to 10 cups of vegetables a day for every question
That’s unethical
Honestly not a bad way to prevent most diseases and illnesses lol
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I don’t like to tell people I’m a nurse. They do the same thing... ask for medical advice 🤦🏽♀️. My answer is always speak with your health care provider.
xokittixo yesss I agree! If it’s not advice it’s how much do you make 🤦🏾♀️
Jenille Terry that too! If it was most other professions people wouldn’t ask those types of questions
...and they get offended if you don't help them. The pressure can be tremendous when they are relentless.
I appreciate the skin tone of your emoji.
I agree
I did everything I could to become a doctor. Now I'm a doctor. And now I spend my evenings drinking vodka by myself in the basement while staring at a brick wall. Just remember, you can have all of this and more if you work hard enough.
So is being a doctor not what you imagined
😂
Same here mate except i drink vodka and play videogames since i don't have a basement because i live in a high rise. Work is life is work no free time and when you have free time all you do is rest for more work while drinking vodka. Guess i should upgrade my work contract for 4 day weeks lol
Haha
As tough as being a doctor is, that just sounds like a self-inflicted problem. You really do not have to live like that
I feel the same way. I'm a pharmacist. Many years ago when I worked at Kmart pharmacy, I would tell people I work at Kmart lol. They would probably assume cashier and they would never ask any follow up questions lol.
I would have been like..." oh cool, I have to return something and I lost the receipt. Do you think I can........."
Hahah. That is definitely a good inside joke.
Lmaoo
That's why family events and weddings are so nerve wracking for me. My parents talk so highly about me that when I attend such events I don't know how to act.
YourStudyMate And parents never quite get it right LOL!😂
I can relate
I can totally relate to this. If another person opens up their mouth and shows me a tooth, I’ll scream 😱
I tell people who know me, not to tell people what I do for a living.
You're a humble guy and you have a great soul. Some medical professionals have their noses pointing up in the sky.
Me: I’m an epidemiologist.
First Person: “What’s that? Oh! Your a skin doctor.”
Second Person: “No, no, she’s an eye doctor...”
Me: 🙄 “No, no. Neither of those. I study and specialize in diseases-as in epidemics.”
People: “Ohhhh...So can you tell me Zika...Tell me about SARS...Tell me about the coronavirus...Is there really a cure that the government is withholding from us?!”
Me: 😳🤦🏾♀️
Liyahbeat haha this made laugh so hard! Nice joke 😂
-grandma
lol and the same person won’t get the flu shot
Hey your a doctor, are we safe from china? Lol joke
Then you ask yourself a question why didn't I just keep my mouth shut and not say anything 🤦♀️😕
Liyahbeat lmfao, this wasn’t a joke, but a real interaction xD
My sister is a nurse and she NEVER tells people when they ask what her job is. She doesn’t need to know someone’s full medical history or be asked ‘does this thing on my back look normal?!’ 😂
I'm in IT and people ask me to fix their laptops or cellphones all the time. Unbelievable.
That's one of the perks of having an IT guy on the team, I'd call you every time that my connection slowed down! 😂😂
My fren is IT technician too and he charge them with fee for any services..haha
Bro my manager can’t afford his house payment and he will call me to ask me if is a WiFi issue
Yeah never tell ANYONE you work in a field involving computers because that is life over.
You need one of those shirts that says, "No, I won't fix your computer".
So funny, I don’t blame you. I remember when my 93 year old Grandmom asked me a question that I didn’t know the answer to. She said “but you have a Master’s Degree” and I looked at her like what?!? That doesn’t mean I know everything and she was shocked and shut right up. In that moment, she realized that just because you go to college doesn’t mean you know everything. I felt bad for her that she actually thought that.
just tell her any thing related to what she asked about>>> who is know
hahaha!! yes...it's really true. Your grandma is so cute...
Or maybe she just thinks you're a smart cookie...regardless, she's proud of you (who wouldn't be with a Master's degree...it shows dedication and hard work).
Dr. Webb doesn't tell people he's a doctor except the time he met his wife. He even gave her his card, talked to kids at her school. That's how you know she's the one 😂
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Ikr if a guy does that to a woman with a card her panties are dropping off sooner or later. She's like no one has ever approached me that way 🤣🤣
I remember he told this story in a video 😂😂😂😂😂
Dr. Webb, when you talked about the importance of saying “I don’t know” it reminded me of a TED talk Dr. Mike gave where he talked about the dangers of the “I know it all” doctor. I also have talked in length to an Nurse Practitioner who has talked about the importance of knowing what you don’t know.
If I ever see you in public I'll address you as Tonio. Lol!!! Then I'll whisper, "I know that you're doctor Webb with an extremely informative UA-cam channel however I don't wanna put you on blast. Nice to meet brotha." Lol!!!
@WeirdozChannel 🤣🤣🤣
@WeirdozChannel nice!!! I live in Miami. Lol!!! You just never know though. Lol
Person: “hey you’re a doctor?”
MD: “yes”
Person: “omg so I have thi-“
MD: “DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE”
LMAOO
I stop them there and say "I'm not on call"😂🤣😂
LOL!
Even as a student, you experience some of these things. I’m just trying to learn
That where I'm at
Enjoy your learning
You're a good dude. Great insight. People are just people doing people things
Truuueeeee
I walked in a room by accident once and the lady asked me if I'm her new gynecologist. I said I'm not, but I'll have a look.
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you're a real gentleman
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Bro 🤣
doc, didnt you introduce yourself to your now wife as, "im a doctor" lolol. i get your points though in the vid, i think ill do the same in 2023
That’s different 😂😂😂😂
@@antoniowebbmd MY MAN LMAO
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. 🤣🤣🤣 Number 1 reason he doesn't tell people he's a doctor is cause he already found his wife.
@@antoniowebbmd 🤣🤣🤣
That’s the best card in the book
I'm a veterinarian, and I relate to all of this! I'm proud of my profession, and often like talking to people about their pets, but sometimes I don't want to "talk shop". I absolutely hate small talk on airplanes, so I'll usually just say "I work at an animal hospital." I've considered lying and saying something something I think people would not have questions about, but I'm afraid it will backfire.
Fellow Passanger: what do you do?
Me: I install and repair automatic doors for grocery stores
Passenger: Really?! Me too! You must be going to the conference! Hey Jim! She's a door installer too! What do you think about (current issue in the door repair industry)
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Dee Anna 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Your luck sounds like mine LOL
I respect Doctor that admit when they don't know something. It makes me very comfortable with them and I trust them even more.
Nobody becomes a doctor to rub it in someones face! You do it for the love to medicine!
Right.
Have you met humans lol?
Not true the doctor I work under is a DO and she has a big ego. I remember being in a training course and we had to put our names on and she wrote DOCTOR. Everybody laughed when a trainer asked so what's your name what division do you work in. She replied with I'm the Doctor.
@@realsuperchanchan That is so cringgeeeee. I would hate to be that type of doctor. But question is though. Would you correct someone if they call you Mr or Mrs X instead of Dr X?
I can’t count the amount of other medical professionals (nurses, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, etc) who come into the eyeglass place I work at and throw their titles around and essentially all for special treatment. It’s annoying and insulting. Stop it, lol.
Senior dental student here. Common question I get asked is “do you think charcoal toothpaste is legit.?” Me: don’t use it. It makes your teeth black while you brush lol
I was a nurse for 35 yrs. My granddaughter would have her college friends call me and tell me the symptoms they were having. I would listen and tell them that I don’t make a diagnosis. I always tell them to go see a doctor.
I totally agree doc. Whenever I tell a patient that I don't know, their jaw drops! The older ones then give me the "don't mess with me young boy" look. Being in Africa, a significant portion take that to mean the entire medical profession has failed them, so they should seek "alternative" traditional solutions.
Man!! as an African that is very insightful! I do feel like that at times specially since Malaria, Typhoid etc... have similar symptoms. So when I go to the doctor and do a general check up expecting one the above and they find nothing at all, I get very disappointed by the whole medical profession. Sometime it's work related stress...
When I met my neighbor he said he worked in the surgery department. At first it never dawned on me his home was the biggest on the block. His family was super nice as our daughters where 2 weeks apart in age. He turned out to be an Anesthesiologist. I respected him more for not saying he is a Doctor.
Kevin, 2 weeks apart in age, never heard that before but its low key cuteb. man you counted lol! you must be 48 1/2 years old .
@@PHlophe not really. If their kids are friends and attend each others birthday parties you'd have to actually try to not notice its 2 weeks apart! Lol 😂
My friend tells people she is shift manager at taco bell. She's a lawyer lol
That's a bold-faced lie. She doesn't have to fit stereotypes you know.😀
Similar situation🤣
I’m a Cyber Security Analyst.
People:- can you fix my computer ?!
People:- can you hack my Facebook.
And so on 🤣
Yesssss
Can you?
I mention I’m a software engineer and everyone assumes I’m rich and know how to fix their computer...
That's be because software engineers generally make a TON of money, and SHOULD know how to fix someone's computer.
@@TGFMusic lmffao i was about to say the same thing.
@@TGFMusic - Not true. I work in software engineering. But I don't work on desktops or laptops. You're thinking IT. I work on racks of big machines with operating systems on them that most people haven't seen.
TGFMusic software, not HARDWARE - two completely different things
White Clouds & Unicorns This shows your lack of knowledge of computers. Software engineers know SOFTWARE NOT HARDWARE.
Me: I'm an entomologist.
People: Oh! So you know about words and stuff.
Me: No, bugs. Like insects and other critters. Like the mites that live on your body.
People: ......
Me: But I'm trying to get into med school so I can be a doctor. Left my career to do it.
People: Oh that's cool. You'll make a good nurse.
Me: .......
Relevant fact - I am female and this is a conversation I have had multiple times in the last year.
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idk if its a gender thing. I've had people tell me id make a good nurse as well even though my goal is to become a doctor. I'm an RN student at the moment though.
4th year female medical student and I can say that is SO RELATABLE
I think entomologist are pretty cool 👍
Like Hodgens in the show Bones!
Same thing happens when you tell a person your date of birth, they will start going into what your zodiac sign is and a full bullet point of the supposed personality trait! Totally ruins interaction. They're always look at you a certain way especially if they don't like that particular "sign". ☕😒
Anyone that tries to tell me the person I am based on my d.o.b is someone I want to be as far away from as possible.
Haha yeah. When it gets to that point, I serve it back to them. “Yep, I’m a typical Virgo, and I’m scrutinizing everything you’re saying.” (Not true, but that tends to end the Astrology chatter. 😎)
The zodiac thing is crazy as hell.
🤣😂 I do this. I think it's interesting. But if the other person isn't into it, we just move on to a different topic we both like.
Ikr, I’m apparently a Taurus and I barely fit the traits, I do not enjoy “gardening” and being near “earth” and I’m extremely indecisive and flexible when it comes to changing plans, not stubborn lmao. That’s one of the reasons why I strongly oppose horoscopes.
Can we all take a moment to appreciate how humble and down to earth Dr. Webb really is? 🙌
"I'm a professional idiot" is what I tell people so they don't bother me 😁
I never say that (cause that's my real profession and I wanna keep a low profile)
U made me laugh 🤣🤣🤣
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I can relate. As an entrepreneur, every conversation turns into "Can you help me start a business online?" It was cool at first, but got old after many years and that's all people want to to talk about.
I've started to be very vague about what I do. It keeps questions to a minimum. lol
Lol good point
You're just selfish that's all.
@@bladebranson4312 Nah. I’ve actually helped a lot of people over the years and many for free. When you work 60 plus hours per week as an entrepreneur sometimes you just want to escape work and not always talk about it when you’re out with friends trying to have fun. I’m human and need balance like anyone else.
I’m a lot of things but selfish isn’t one. My business was actually built on helping others. It’s ok to need a break from work just as anyone would. 😀
@@LisaIrby well say that and don't behave like.
@@bladebranson4312 selfish?? for not wanting to give out advice for free, when it’s what helps her earn money?? nah gtfo here with that entitlement
Even in medical school I never said I was in medical school lol. Seriously I did the trial and error to see how some people would treat me, and I actually would get more authentic conversations when I said I was in beauty school
@@fkhan96 Same!
I'm going to start doing this. I dont want ppl fake supporting me only to ask me for favors after I start building my bank.
So I’m going to study nursing and people never treated me with respect because both my parents are refugees and don’t have jobs that are well respected and when I would tell people that my mom can’t work and my dad work is delivers food they would tread me like I was not deserving off there respect my aunt is a nurse and as soon as she tells people that they treat her so different it’s so fake and just bleh once I become a nurse ( inshallah ) I will just tell people I’m unemployed so I can talk and friend nice and good people instead off those that give fake positivity
@@tayashley3539 PURR
I never tell strangers I’m a doctor. I tell them I’m self employed. Usually they will leave me alone then.
Haha nice!
Lol
This is so true, I walked into a car dealership with my scrubs on and a lady asked me, Are you a doctor? I said no, I'm Biomedical Technician and her behavior towards me changed drastically...
Fred Rick that is so sad
That's really sad man. I hate how people use others professions to determine the respect they deserve.
Yes, never wear your scrubs.
You maybe paying more for whatever they are selling when wearing your scrubs especially at a flea market.
Who the fuck walks outside the hospital in schrubs or wears them anywhere outside work wtf? Is this an american thing or what?
I absolutely agree with you. I usually tell folks that I just manage a medical clinic. One lady that I dated would introduce me to her friends by name and then say "he's a doctor". It always irritated me. I never tell anyone that I am a doctor until I really know them well.
TBH, I can 100% relate to this, expectations of us are just different.
Let me ask you a question, I'm in the medical field and I always address you Dr by your first name is that a disrespect, I sometimes feel like Dr want to just feel normal, so every time I ask him what's your name they give me their first name and that's how I address him now when I introduce them to a patient I'll introduce them as dr.., what are your thoughts
What's funny is I dont have to deal with this because when I tell people I'm a doctor people dont believe me because I'm handicap and only 4ft tall lol. My sister is a nurse and me being a dr, I've had family straight up ignore me and ask my sister for medical advice which I find hilarious that I dont have to deal with it but she does cause they believe her but not me. Lol I get the same thing where people dont believe me, due to my height and disability when I tell them I can speak multiple languages, English, Dutch, French, mandarin Chinese, ASL, I can also read and translate braille, latin, and Morse code lol people always wanna challenge me when they find out, to see if I'm "legit" they'll start googling sentences in other languages or medical questions and want me to prove myself to them lol I already proved my medical knowledge when I completely all my college and board exams lol I dont need to prove myself further. Also being a dr, I have my political beliefs, and sexual orientation assumed all the time as well. Lol
@@maddog7795 You are clearly a genius
@@ayomikunoyeleye9396 lol what?
@@maddog7795 You're a doctor, and you speak over 4 languages. That's pretty impressive. Would you say you work very hard to succeed academically or does doing well in school come easy to you?
I was a correctional officer for 15 years, I always attempted to avoid my profession in discussion . I never wanted all the questions and people thinking I have good money. I am now entering the medical field at 37! years old.
I’m a nurse and I’ll disclose it if I’m asked, but I like to enjoy my social time as well which involves not answering medical questions in the middle of Target! Lol
I am a airline pilot and I am the exact same way, I just tell people I travel
Christopher Culpepper No you’re not
Haha nice!
@@aleksandartomic9048 🤣😂 see your life
Tell people you're a taxi driver. In it's basic form, a pilot is essentially a taxi driver if you think about it. A highly paid taxi driver...you shuttle people around, don't you?
@@user_abcxyzz You are hilarous.
PREACHHHHHHHHH. I agree with all of this. I actually don’t tell people I’m in med school unless they are also in Med school. I usually say “yea I’m a student” “I work in the medical field” “I work at a hospital” &sadly sometimes I lie and say something like I do social work if I get the feeling the person will ask too many follow up questions I don’t want to answer. I definitely vibe with this entire video. My mom gets so mad when I do this but it’s honestly so annoying how different you get treated once people know
Hey Doctor Helene May I ask why do you say social work ? Just curious
Lisa because they never ask anything else after that. Usually an “oh okay cool”
Might have to steal this from you lol
I an totally relate. I’ve been a veterinarian for 35 years. When I was younger and going out with friends, I would make them all swear to NOT reveal my occupation because I didn’t want to get cornered by somebody and have to discuss Fluffy’s bloody diarrhea all night long.