Americans...

[StealthLobo]

You are whiney, greedy, self-absorbed, self-righteous pricks.

In all honesty though, we've lived overseas now in NZ for a 3 months and it's pretty "culture-shocking" experiencing first hand the differences with day-to-day living, healthcare needs and concerns, and recreational activities. 

Your average, walking down the street, shopping at the supermarket, day-to-day people are absolutely wonderful, but I already knew that from when I visited.

However, what I didn't expect was the unhealthy, deserve to be unhappy, patients. I have never had this much appreciation and overally niceness in my entire career. Both me and my partner (ER nurse) are blown away how we are treated here vs the US. It has actually motivated me to go above and beyond, do more research, and try to the best of my abilities  to get my patient to their best possible outcome.

I'm not saying all Americans in need of health and medical care are bad (except in my original line, sorry), but it has developed into such a state that it's hard for your avg  medical worker to care. I'd like to say the few ruin it for the many, but it definitely felt like the many ruined it for the few when we were there.

 

Unrelated, but the only reason I even decided to post what's been on my mind now, was because we ran into an American lady at a restaurant tonight who grabbed onto us as her best friends once she heard our accent.

However, she was constantly berating the staff, sent her order back twice, and complained about every little thing. "Typical American". The whole situation just reminded us how fortunate we are to live here.

[SWspartan]

On 12/7/2024 at 1:28 AM, StealthLobo said:

You are whiney, greedy, self-absorbed, self-righteous pricks.

In all honesty though, we've lived overseas now in NZ for a 3 months and it's pretty "culture-shocking" experiencing first hand the differences with day-to-day living, healthcare needs and concerns, and recreational activities. 

Your average, walking down the street, shopping at the supermarket, day-to-day people are absolutely wonderful, but I already knew that from when I visited.

However, what I didn't expect was the unhealthy, deserve to be unhappy, patients. I have never had this much appreciation and overally niceness in my entire career. Both me and my partner (ER nurse) are blown away how we are treated here vs the US. It has actually motivated me to go above and beyond, do more research, and try to the best of my abilities  to get my patient to their best possible outcome.

I'm not saying all Americans in need of health and medical care are bad (except in my original line, sorry), but it has developed into such a state that it's hard for your avg  medical worker to care. I'd like to say the few ruin it for the many, but it definitely felt like the many ruined it for the few when we were there.

 

Unrelated, but the only reason I even decided to post what's been on my mind now, was because we ran into an American lady at a restaurant tonight who grabbed onto us as her best friends once she heard our accent.

However, she was constantly berating the staff, sent her order back twice, and complained about every little thing. "Typical American". The whole situation just reminded us how fortunate we are to live here.

However, she was constantly berating the staff, sent her order back twice, and complained about every little thing. "Typical American". The whole situation just reminded us how fortunate we are to live here.

 

[Buttermaker]

Shocking, I tell you!

Sarcasm aside.  Not surprising at all, we just elected trump, whose main platform was how big of an a$$hole he can be. 

[Madmartigan]

On 12/7/2024 at 2:28 AM, StealthLobo said:

You are whiney, greedy, self-absorbed, self-righteous pricks.

In all honesty though, we've lived overseas now in NZ for a 3 months and it's pretty "culture-shocking" experiencing first hand the differences with day-to-day living, healthcare needs and concerns, and recreational activities. 

Your average, walking down the street, shopping at the supermarket, day-to-day people are absolutely wonderful, but I already knew that from when I visited.

However, what I didn't expect was the unhealthy, deserve to be unhappy, patients. I have never had this much appreciation and overally niceness in my entire career. Both me and my partner (ER nurse) are blown away how we are treated here vs the US. It has actually motivated me to go above and beyond, do more research, and try to the best of my abilities  to get my patient to their best possible outcome.

I'm not saying all Americans in need of health and medical care are bad (except in my original line, sorry), but it has developed into such a state that it's hard for your avg  medical worker to care. I'd like to say the few ruin it for the many, but it definitely felt like the many ruined it for the few when we were there.

 

Unrelated, but the only reason I even decided to post what's been on my mind now, was because we ran into an American lady at a restaurant tonight who grabbed onto us as her best friends once she heard our accent.

However, she was constantly berating the staff, sent her order back twice, and complained about every little thing. "Typical American". The whole situation just reminded us how fortunate we are to live here.

Kiwis are indeed a very pleasant people. Glad you’re enjoying living in NZ. You live north or South Island? 

[SWspartan]

I've traveled a lot in my 64 years and have witnessed Ugly Americans in action all around the world. It's unfortunate, but there's a lot of selfish/me first type of people. 🙄 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_American_(pejorative)

[renoskier]

On 12/7/2024 at 8:57 AM, SWspartan said:

I've traveled a lot in my 64 years and have witnessed Ugly Americans in action all around the world. It's unfortunate, but there's a lot of selfish/me first type of people. 🙄

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_American_(pejorative)

American exceptionalism 

[SWspartan]

On 12/7/2024 at 9:38 AM, renoskier said:

American exceptionalism 

Or it could be jingoism. Colloquially, jingoism is excessive bias in judging one's own country as superior to others – an extreme type of nationalism. 

[halfmanhalfbronco]

On 12/7/2024 at 2:28 AM, StealthLobo said:

You are whiney, greedy, self-absorbed, self-righteous pricks.

In all honesty though, we've lived overseas now in NZ for a 3 months and it's pretty "culture-shocking" experiencing first hand the differences with day-to-day living, healthcare needs and concerns, and recreational activities. 

Your average, walking down the street, shopping at the supermarket, day-to-day people are absolutely wonderful, but I already knew that from when I visited.

However, what I didn't expect was the unhealthy, deserve to be unhappy, patients. I have never had this much appreciation and overally niceness in my entire career. Both me and my partner (ER nurse) are blown away how we are treated here vs the US. It has actually motivated me to go above and beyond, do more research, and try to the best of my abilities  to get my patient to their best possible outcome.

I'm not saying all Americans in need of health and medical care are bad (except in my original line, sorry), but it has developed into such a state that it's hard for your avg  medical worker to care. I'd like to say the few ruin it for the many, but it definitely felt like the many ruined it for the few when we were there.

 

Unrelated, but the only reason I even decided to post what's been on my mind now, was because we ran into an American lady at a restaurant tonight who grabbed onto us as her best friends once she heard our accent.

However, she was constantly berating the staff, sent her order back twice, and complained about every little thing. "Typical American". The whole situation just reminded us how fortunate we are to live here.

So as a health provider you did less than your best while stateside?  Really?  And came her to flex about your new found life?  Why didn't you do your best for your patients here?  Their attitude should not play any role.

Gross.

Get fucked I'm glad you are gone.

I can't imagine being such a pretentious dick wad you admit to not doing your best as a doctor who was payed REALLY well...

Talk about being a whiny, greedy self absorbed prick...you are literally admitting as a doctor here you did not do your best.

This is maybe the most disgusting post I have ever read.

Enjoy your roasted lamb....

[halfmanhalfbronco]

You are getting paid 7 figures, you took an oath, and you are admitting you did not do your best by your patients because of attitude?

Holy fuck.....

I can't believe what I just read?

What the actual fuck....

[halfmanhalfbronco]

"I'm so happy as an expat in NZ that it inspired me to provide a level of health care I didn't while in the US" is literally the worst flex ever. 

You are disgusting.

[tailingpermit]

Trout fishing…

New Zealand > Idaho. 

[halfmanhalfbronco]

On 12/7/2024 at 11:50 AM, tailingpermit said:

Trout fishing…

New Zealand > Idaho. 

True.

But how many people died or suffered because he, by his own words, was not trying to the best of his abilities to provide the best medical outcome for his patients?

I have read some shit here before but nothing this infuriating.

@StealthLobo why the fuck were you not trying your best to save lives and ease suffering?!?!?

what...the...fuck 

[tailingpermit]

On 12/7/2024 at 1:53 PM, halfmanhalfbronco said:

True.

But how many people died or suffered because he, by his own words, was not trying to the best of his abilities to provide the best medical outcome for his patients.

I have read some shit here before bit nothing this infuriating.

@StealthLobo why the fuck were you not trying your best to save lives and ease suffering?!?!?

what...the...fuck 

He’s a pharmacist, they have a very different system as he explained in a different thread. He works closely with a team of nurses and doctors, a lot different than just filling bottles here. 

[halfmanhalfbronco]

On 12/7/2024 at 11:56 AM, tailingpermit said:

He’s a pharmacist, they have a very different system as he explained in a different thread. He works closely with a team of nurses and doctors, a lot different than just filling bottles here. 

I am aware.  He referred patients to my cousins pharmacy in Denver, Front Range Pharmacy.

He literally just said he did not do his best to provide the best medical outcomes for his patients.

Fuck him

[tailingpermit]

@StealthLobo, how’s the American bourbon selection there?

[tailingpermit]

On 12/7/2024 at 1:59 PM, halfmanhalfbronco said:

I am aware.  He referred patients to my cousins pharmacy in Denver, Front Range Pharmacy.

He literally just said he did not do his best to provide the best medical outcomes for his patients.

Fuck him

I think he’s just feeling appreciated as opposed to being shit on by pill heads. You’re reading too much into it.  

[StealthLobo]

On 12/8/2024 at 7:56 AM, tailingpermit said:

He’s a pharmacist, they have a very different system as he explained in a different thread. He works closely with a team of nurses and doctors, a lot different than just filling bottles here. 

Thanks. Was going to explain that to him. In the US it's got very easy to do the routine: get rx, make sure it's safe, fill rx, give to pt. Here I meet the patient and do hours of clinical study to help the doctor with the best possible therapy to help them get better quicker. It's so much more rewarding and I love doing it 

Also, I don't take too much to heart from a guy who "flexes" about being on only fans and his weird girls with weird tattoos while berating his friends. Seems like you've forgiven him though, so that's big on you.

 

[StealthLobo]

On 12/8/2024 at 7:59 AM, tailingpermit said:

@StealthLobo, how’s the American bourbon selection there?

Heh, awful. Gin and wine are the best though!

[halfmanhalfbronco]

On 12/7/2024 at 12:01 PM, tailingpermit said:

I think he’s just feeling appreciated as opposed to being shit on by pill heads. You’re reading too much into it.  

My cousin never talks like that.  She always goes above and beyond regardless and takes pride in it. Pill head or not.

Fuck this guy 

[halfmanhalfbronco]

On 12/7/2024 at 12:02 PM, StealthLobo said:

Thanks. Was going to explain that to him. In the US it's got very easy to do the routine: get rx, make sure it's safe, fill rx, give to pt. Here I meet the patient and do hours of clinical study to help the doctor with the best possible therapy to help them get better quicker. It's so much more rewarding and I love doing it 

Also, I don't take too much to heart from a guy who "flexes" about being on only fans and his weird girls with weird tattoos while berating his friends. Seems like you've forgiven him though, so that's big on you.

 

Why were you not doing your best here?