WisPAC Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I am debating on what to do with work once I start PA school. I am currently a therapy aide and I work 10.5 hours every Saturday and Sunday. The job is extremely flexible in that it allows me plenty of downtime to do homework in between patient sessions. It has worked out great for me in undergrad, which I graduated from with a 3.9 and honors. I know PA school is a different story, though, so I'd appreciate any suggestions/advice on the idea. I absolutely love my job and think it would be wonderful if I could keep it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68WEMTto65DPAC Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I have never met someone who tried working while in PA school who had a good experience. You will need your time off to be off. This is one of those things you can do at your own risk. There’s a reason why all programs discourage employment and some even prohibit it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I worked for a couple months before rotations. It was on campus so it was easy to fit in around class, low stress, and easy money. I know one other person who worked here and there at a retail store and as a scribe in the ED. Personally, I wouldn't rely on work as a source of income while you're in school. Be prepared to quit picking up shifts if it starts affecting school. School is pretty demanding and you should focus on taking care of yourself during your off times and/or doing some extra studying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiovolffemtp Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I limited myself to 1 24 hour shift at the FD/month while I was in PA school. That was really all there was time for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 21 hours ago, ohiovolffemtp said: I limited myself to 1 24 hour shift at the FD/month while I was in PA school. That was really all there was time for. Me too (except I did a 12 hour overnight shift twice a month.) The argument I used with the PA program was (1) I could keep my medic skills up and (2) I would cancel a shift if I felt it would interfere with my classwork. It was a 3 hour drive from school to the station and then I'd drive to my house Saturday morning and back to campus Sunday night. Glad I did it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisPAC Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 (edited) Thank you for all of your input! If I stayed at my job, it wouldn't be for the income, but rather to change my scenery a bit! I really love my job and have created great connections over the several years that I've been working there. Since I will spend all of my time at school/studying during PA school, I know it would be nice to be able to work/see coworkers, all while continuing my educational experience. I'm also hoping to get a job at this hospital once I graduate, so keeping my foot in the door would be a bonus! Edited March 20 by WisPAC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 22 hours ago, WisPAC said: Thank you for all of your input! If I stayed at my job, it wouldn't be for the income, but rather to change my scenery a bit! I really love my job and have created great connections over the several years that I've been working there. Since I will spend all of my time at school/studying during PA school, I know it would be nice to be able to work/see coworkers, all while continuing my educational experience. I'm also hoping to get a job at this hospital once I graduate, so keeping my foot in the door would be a bonus! Sounds like a good option for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted March 21 Administrator Share Posted March 21 I found a volunteer FD to keep current with during didactic year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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