My Dream Job #Amilikey

 

    Hi my beloved viewers across the globe!!! So, while I am in this process of seeking a new and better opportunity for myself - I thought it would be therapeutic to do some fun daydream writing. I mean who doesn't love dreaming of things we wish we could have and experience right? It's a way of thinking positively and motivating yourself to believe there's more for you. I probably have too much time to daydream, but it is a relatively healthy outlet sometimes and it's better than pouting. 

    I wish my record in the workforce was more alluring and highlighted greater achievement, but for now I am still at an entry level with mild experience in the clerical field of medicine. I utilized google to better outline my dream job to fit the monetary compensation that would yield the necessary income for a 7 bedroom house valuing at $800k. According to today's market, I would require an annual income of $200k to $260k to pay the monthly mortgage of $800k house. In my naive mind, considering how much I've actually earned annually in the past: I have always viewed earning at least $100,000 a year to be a really comfortable earning compared to my $40k which really is only $34k after $6000 goes to taxes. 

    The best working conditions for me would have to be working the least amount of hours for the greatest price point. Again, future prospective employers who might come across my blog, this is strictly my daydream job, so do not be discouraged from reaching out with a realistic job offer for me. Now, with that clarification, in my pretend job offer - I would only work 3 days a week and be off for an amazing 4 days. I would work only Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7AM to 3PM with a paid lunch at $100.00 an hour. I would like to have a spending fee of ordering food on the companies account of $50 (considering how much they always overcharge for taxes and delivery fees). 

    Now, the hardest part of this imaginative job is the actual classification of what role I would be executing for $100 an hour. I definitely would want my own private office that was large enough to fit one of those large office desk, a love sofa, a large copier machine, a beautiful bookshelf, and some light fake plant decor. Perhaps, a title around executive assistant or mid-level assistant of some clerical medical company I could be a part of for the $100k salary after taxes. I am not exactly sure if I would need my own personal office assistant or secretary, but it would be nice to be able to nicely boss someone around and give orders. Managers should be great leaders, and after the several ones I have experienced I know I'd make a wonderful boss because I know how not to mistreat them. 

    As a boss, I would not micromanage people's personal style of getting the job done so long as it was legal and ethical. I would give clear instruction once and allow them to work it out without constantly monitoring their progress. If you believe someone is good enough to do their job, let them show you and have confidence in their ability to succeed without you interfering. 

        Now, back to the part of making enough to afford a seven bedroom house, I would rely on my husband to make the remaining $160k and between both of our incomes afford a house big enough for 4 kids, a guest room, and my home office. Again, these are all aspirations of a dream, but honestly at this point I would just like to guarantee that I will be able to live in an actual house for the rest of my days again, because apartments suck for more than two person family. Recently, some IG follower butted into my comment on a page I follow, and they could not reason with my logic that men are suppose to be the providers of a household. Even if a woman is a successful career woman, I don't think a real man could really be content knowing he doesn't financially support his wife and kids. A woman can make more than her husband, but he has to be able to contribute at least 40% of the household income. I know I don't want to be a stay-at-home mom, but I would also not be okay with just being the sole breadwinner in the family. I just googled some examples and even though they are celebrities, it proves my point that a husband who makes far much less than his wife will never be content and they end up in divorce amongst other things. 

    I got sidetracked, but back to the "dream job" - I would definitely more than anything would want to contribute as much as I could financially so that I could enjoy a life of comfort without my current needs for myself or a future family. People seek to be rich, but all I want is to live comfortably where there is no budget on things I'd like to buy or experience. I am not saying I want to buy ridiculous things like a private jet or an island. I just want a nice car that is new and of my liking but isn't worth the amount of a mansion. A safari trip to Africa is an experience many people go into debt for or save years to have, but I'd like to just afford it without either sacrifice. Alright, enough pretend talk and let me get some much needed rest to face the real ugly music I don't like in a few hours yet again. But lastly, above an incredible job offer relatively close to this one, I still yearn to be an entrepreneur that doesn't just sell a great product, but has a successful line of service companies where I can hire thousands of people and give them all the perks I would want in a job no matter how simple the job may be (like providing all their uniforms, meals, fair actual livable pay, and complete medical coverage without discounting it from their actual pay). 

         So with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!

Xoxoxoxoxo, 

Ana :)

Game 7 #amilikey

     

    

    I have always enjoyed sports because it is fun to root for someone and the excitement that a team or player will win. Right now as I currently type out this blog I am watching the world series game 7 with LA Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays. I am personally not the biggest baseball fan, but when it comes to championship series then I get excited to view. The LA Dodgers are the team I am rooting for right now. The game is currently tied 4-4, but it is a nail biter for sure. 

    Regardless of who actually wins, it was a fun game to watch for entertainment purposes. Obviously, I hope the team I selected will rise to the occasion and crown their victory with a back to back win. I also want to encourage you to take a minute to view my all time amazing 90 subscribers YouTube channel, yeah it needs more subscribers so go ahead and check it out. All you have to do is click here and enjoy the views. Other than be using the hype of the game to promo my blog and sharing my YouTube channel, I got nothing else for you beloved people.  So with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!

Xoxoxoxoxo,

Ana :)

October Lies #amilikey

 

        Hi micro world of viewers, I find it a bit funny and ironic just to see the contrast between when I had all this blogging fever when I had no WiFi/laptop versus now that I have both. I barely blog nowadays even when I have ample time, because it's always discouraging to have such micro views that amount to basically zero return in monetary compensation, and the zero interaction from viewers not even to say, "hey you suck at writing and I hate your writing." Obviously, that is negative feedback, but at this point at least I knew someone actually read it even if they don't like it. Anyways, I will never be able to claim that I am a successful writer/author but life goes on. 

        Now that I got that off my mind, I can elaborate on the October lies that lie ahead. Major Lol. Okay, so this month the devil takes advantage of so many people all because they want to have "fun" and it appears to be so innocent with cute costumes and candy. Why would letting the children play dress up and get a candy be demonic and absolutely evil? Well it is and the fact that witches and practicing satanic followers explicitly tell you they perform satanic rituals on this day -- should be more than enough to NOT participate. People will always make excuses to satisfy their flesh, but to involve the innocence of children is just despicable in everyway. Everything about Halloween is diabolical starting from it's origin and it's current practice from people doing evil. 

        It is so sad to see the liberal church of today masking this satanic event with the imitation of turning their car trunks as the doors of their houses and still passing out the exact same thing as all the other worldly people - candy. So how is this not the exact same thing as celebrating Halloween? You are partaking of the same demonic spiritual realm just as if you stayed home or went from house to house collecting candy. Christians should use this awful time of the year to speak out against it and about it so others will be set free from this darkness that is upon them. People still believe it's just religious propaganda to control people, but I am willing to boldly say that the majority of the tragedies that have struck innocent kids are a direct result from participating in this satanic event. If I could do a cross reference to all the kids that go missing because they are kidnapped, I am sure at one point in their lifetime they celebrated Halloween and now this tragedy struck them as a direct result of the covenant their parents allowed the devil to over take their kids. Unbelievers think that because the kids are not stricken right then and there that no effects come from it, but I know that terrible things happen to whoever partakes of evil even if the devil prolongs the side effects. 

        Please stop celebrating and participating in Halloween and spare the souls of your children and yourselves. Do your research and learn about the truth and stop believing the lies of Satan that it's just a "fun" time for kids to enjoy their childhood. Listen to the powerful testimonies of people who practice and came out of practicing this demonic ritual, because they are telling you how horrifying it is and the serious consequences it has if you partake. I pray deliverance to all those children that are lured to celebrate because they want some candy. I cancel all the plans of the enemy in Jesus name and I cast down all the demonic activity in the mighty name of Jesus!!!! Ghost are not ghost, they are demons and people have changed their names to make them seem less surreal or significant. I never thought of it that way, but it makes perfect sense how psychic are able to tell people accurate information about their personal lives. It is the demons that have been watching people since they were infants that obviously know their whole lifetime and whisper the correct information into the ears of psychics. People are so gullible when they hear the truth about their past, they automatically then give credit over to the psychic about their future which only the Lord has access to and power over. 

        I uproot every evil seed that was every sown onto my life because my own parents allowed me to partake in this evil while they were unbelievers or weak in the faith. I renounce to any event I partook without true intention and I decree that me and my family shall serve the Lord Jesus alone!!!  So with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!

Xoxoxoxoxo, 

Ana :)

Pre-Fall Updates #amilikey

 

    Hola mi gente querida!!! Hi my beloved people!! So I've been going back and forth about this personal update, but I feel like coming clean about it will also help in my own healing. I do admit I tend to overshare and talk too much about things I later have to take back. I am clearly still a working progress towards full maturity even though I am half of seventy, which begs to differ I shouldn't have much maturing to do. Unfortunately, I still don't have it altogether and it is super frustrating/debilitating/aggravating all in one. 

    Without further intro, after about four and half months of actively performing my new duties, I couldn't be more sure that the path I once saw as crystal clear isn't at all. My expectations of how things would unfold haven't come true at all and some variables I was aware of I didn't take into full consideration. I thought that by attaining this new certification and becoming a CNA, I would be: one- making more money (as I am literally doing more work than before especially physically), two - have the satisfaction that my work made a difference and I'd be genuinely happy doing it, and lastly - it would encourage the future path to nursing. None of those points have come true for me at least. The monetary discrepancy is a true injustice because despite not having the extensive years of experience, I am still doing the exact same work as those with experience and so for that reason alone I do deserve a raise to acknowledge my transition in employment. Of course people in leadership always just shift the inquiry to and from parties and never resolve anything in favor of the people doing the hard work. 

        I constantly saw basically all the techs complaining on how much they hated doing their work, but my naive and dumb good sentiment persona always drew the conclusion that these people only hated it because they had no patient advocacy or true human empathy. I never truly realized that the ratio is disproportionate to being able to provide actual quality care. Your daily assignment is always full of heavy medical needs patients and the routine is laid out to where there is hardly any time to recover from being on your feet and physically doing work. If you are lucky, you might get one or two helping RNs that actually assist you in doing the work other than giving orders. The overall expectation that your tasks are your responsibility alone and even if you are actively taking care of a patient, it doesn't matter if other tasks are completed late as long as you get them done yourself. 

    Most people would just draw the assumption that it is the particular specialty of the unit I work on or the few apples that make work harder than it should be. I realized that none of that really makes the overall experience as a care taker any less arduous. The institutions structure is setup for a tech to always feel overwhelmed no matter what unit they work on, and the variety of patients is complex but always very hefty in one way or another. I personally hold hygiene as a basic standard, and to have to convince someone to allow me to help them get clean is super demoralizing to say the least. Elderly people have the right to refuse treatment, but denying hygiene is just so discomforting to have to deal with in both the unpleasant physical aspect and also having to do so much to help out. I never accounted that I would be constantly sweaty from going in and out of rooms whose temperature is just not within reason to my liking. 

    Finally, the aspect that is most discomforting that I thought I could overcome, is the constant life criticism from patients that are alert and oriented. I love sharing my personal story of survival, but to have to answer to strangers why I am just a measly tech is absolutely infuriating. I know for the rest of my life I will be judged, and everyone gets judged because it's our human nature to pass judgement. However, I would prefer you keep that judgement internally and not question me for my current status of labor. They just assume that I am unintelligent and I of course never even made it to a real university, because this job doesn't require such high level of education. If they even have any respect for my abilities, they ask if I will pursue nursing afterwards or currently; which is now a definite "No, thank you!!!" The physical strain on my body from just being on my feet for a twelve hour shift has been very enlightening, and add to that doing even more work than just standing. 

    I have also experience the ugly verbal abuse from patients that are mentally unstable; which I know every medical healthcare professional has experienced before (especially in a hospital setting). I don't want to be exposed to such harsh verbal abuse even if it is just a medical mental illness of being disoriented. I don't need to hear it or want to either; not to mention the physical things I've been exposed to that I also don't want to see at all. I thought I'd never be "cat-called" to put it lightly by men that are obviously ill, but it has also happened a few times and it is super aggravating even if they're just throwing me a mercy flirt. Even as a nurse, none of these aspects would change, and I see them constantly struggling with the overwhelming overload of heavy needs patients. I like helping people, but the corporate and patient abuse towards the medical staff is not one I want to partake for in the long-run in a hospital setting. 

    I hate that out of desperation to feel like I was making progress, I enrolled in prerequisites for nursing and endured a whole semester of wasted time and money that I barely have to be spending so carelessly. I had to withdraw from the summer term and loose the entire summer tuition because I withdrew before the reimbursement deadline still thinking I could push through working full-time and being a student. I literally was falling asleep on my first exam I had to take after getting home from work and of course I failed because I was half asleep and didn't schedule enough time to study. I solute everyone who gets through a full-time job and schooling because it is the hardest thing in life. I barely made it through one semester of it and it was super debilitating. 

    In conclusion, I really wish I would have used discernment to ask God if investing my time and money on this CNA and prerequisites was the right step forward. I hate to admit I was wrong about both, but here I am admitting it was the wrong decision and investment. It only brought about clarity of what I don't want to pursue and endure for the rest of my life. As much as I like helping people, looking at gnarly wounds, and trying to encourage others through shared medical experience - I will retrieve back to an administrative position where I excel most and feel most comfortable. I know I care for these patients to the best of my ability, and even if I am a bit slow I do it with love. However, I do deserve better and I am capable of much more than manual labor which is what being a tech is really all about. People will always flinch and get that startled look when they see me, but from a clerical position, it doesn't give them much time to ask me so many personal questions and the interaction is set to a one or two time short limit. I gained a new admiration and appreciation for nurses I will never forget, but I won't pursue being miserable for a few days just to have more days off to recover from the mental/physical strain of the career. 

    I dislike greatly that I still don't know my actual calling in life even though I have been asking God for many years. It seems like everything I have pursued in the past I have just been good at but never like superb. People say just follow your passion or utilize your gifts; but what exactly are my gifts? I thought I was a great speaker/talker, but no one ever remotely considers me for a presentation. I have gotten that awful dry mouth, shaking hands whenever I have spoken here and there, so clearly I am not that great at it. I thought perhaps my writing could make the difference, but here we are eight plus years into my blogging and I have gained a pathetic $2.15 in ads commission. Which honestly is the equivalent of zero because until I make it to one hundred dollars I can't even claim it. No one hardly ever reads my blogs other than to maybe be nosey, and I know there are a lot of grammatical errors and fragmented sentences. Run on sentences and just not the high quality writing a publisher might be seeking, so it might seem weird - but I cannot with confidence say I know what I excel at in the form of a talent/gift. Despite the unknown, I will continue to live life for Christ and hope my questions are answered. So with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo, 

Ana :)

Running 101 #amilikey

 

    Hi readers of the world!! I consider myself an amateur runner even though I have been doing it relatively consistent for over 4 years now. I have participated in just a few races from 5K to 5 miles. Obviously, never medaled any prices but definitely finished the races and not the last one. Major Lol. It all began with a former personal trainer I had who inspired and motivated me to start running with just one mile during my lunch break.

    

     At the time, I had a guaranteed hour break for lunch so it made it feasible to complete and the location was absolutely perfect. My very first run took me a little over 13 minutes just to complete one mile in the middle of the day in pure hot weather. I believe I did that for a whole week and by the 7th day I had the time down to about 10 minutes. After that initial week of one mile, he challenged me to do two miles and I was like, it seems too soon to jump from one to two miles but I did it anyways. I was able to complete my two miles each morning before work in about 26 to 28 minutes. Eventually I don't exactly recall when I started my pursuit of an actual 5K which is 3.1 miles, but the first 5K training lasted 48 minutes if my memory serves me well, and I thought I was never going to make it. 

    As the time passed by, I kept at it and eventually got my 5K down to 38 minutes for my very first official virtual race. My latest 5K time came down to 36 minutes and 36 seconds this past April in 2025. Honestly, had I prepped better with more sleep and rested a day or two before the race without working I would have perhaps made it to 35 minutes, so that was quite a bummer. Now, that is just an overall summary of how I got started into running and how it has progressed over the years. I still have so much more improvement to make and many races to participate in down the road. What I really wanted to discuss is the ins and outs of the whole exercise from my perspective. 

    First of all, running is not easy, and the most difficult part is not the physical aspect but the mental fortitude you have to exert each and every time you go for a run. Even after several years of amateur running, after the first mile I am already tired and my body wants to say "okay, that is enough you can stop now". Now, this is where the real runner in my point of view is made, because she/he will push past this natural instinct to want to stop and keep running. I often get discouraged when I can't really improve my timing, but I always tell myself, "you can at least finish the 5K mileage and work on the endurance". 

    Next, running is not cheap at all, people think it doesn't take much to actively participate in running, but the reality is that this activity requires a financial investment. You need a great pair of running shoes, which are not going to be under $50 dollars tops; you need several running outfits because otherwise you'll be doing laundry a lot more often; nutrition wise you literally have to invest in healthy food and supplement items to replenish the sweat -- so taking in electrolytes in drinks or snacks; when you actually want to test out your training in a real race -- you have to pay to be in the race and it all racks up. So, be mindful that even if you never run in a real race with other participants, you will spend money to be able to run even on your own. 

    Also, the actual running-world of people that partake of this physical activity are usually for the most part semi-athletes and they are like the popular social group. They are not welcoming to outsiders who don't look like them physically in a fit body, or at least no one in any of the races I've participated has ever genuinely welcomed me to the social running group. I always get the "what the heck is she doing here with those burnt legs?" No one has ever verbally said it out loud in that same manner, but if looks could kill, well I'd definitely wouldn't be here for sure. They all question my physical ability to run, but beyond that it's also like they don't feel comfortable having me as part of the runners because it looks so disturbing to their perfect fit physique. I know am not the fastest runner nor will I ever be or win anything, but running makes me happy and I do enjoy it a lot. So, beware that the social aspect of running is also very tailored to this concept of aesthetics, and affluent upper social class that doesn't accommodate to outsiders. (Another mental fortitude you have to be prepared to endure) 

    Finally, although the causes for races are always noble and raising awareness for several issues is important, I believe there is a large gap that forgets about those wishing they could partake and these people are being robbed of a great opportunity to enjoy running at a larger scale like being in a race. In other words, all these races have a price point, from my recollection there aren't any free races because the whole point of these events is to raise money for a cause. I know that there are races with a minimum participation fee, but even with such a low price point -- some people in low income housing can't afford it or afford to be involved. I get that it takes money to sponsor a race, I also know that if more people invested in the happiness of those less privileged then we would have a better society. People throw away their money adopting pets (I believe animals can fend for themselves and domestication has ruined natures natural course, but that's beside my point) why not adopt an amateur runner and sponsor them to be able to run. 

    Alright, that is as much insider perspective as I can add to this topic and I hope it brings about some enlightenment to those curious about running. I hope I didn't discourage you from becoming a runner, but I hope it does help you better mentally prepare to what you will encounter overall. On that note, I will not be running in this year's Bolt Run downtown by Amalie Arena, for several reasons I have personally but mainly the amount of work it takes to prepare for 5 miles is serious work and given my current line of work I barely have energy to run at all on my in between days off. I commend all those who work 12 hour shifts on their feet all the time, because it is physically exhausting not to mention the other physical labor intensive work that I do overall. So, running is fun overall, it will test you in many ways and require a lot of your time to actively stay in it.  So with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo,

Ana :)

     

Bandwagon #swifty #amilikey

 Greetings 🫡 y’all!!! 

It’s been a hot minute since I had the motivation to post. I sincerely appreciate the micro views, but at the same time it’s also discouraging to know the audience doesn’t interact with me at all. No one ever leaves a comment, not even to criticize my writing or my statements. I also know that the ending remark is what makes people walk away, but despite my bad record and tarnished testimony as a Christian - I do believe in Jesus Christ and know He is the one and only truth in life. 

Now, you might be thinking what this topic is all about and considering how many people on social media are jumping on this bandwagon of pop culture news, I’d figure I’d give my two cents as well and maybe use it for my advantage of getting a few more views. My total profit from ads since 2018 is a whopping $2.00 dollars. That is probably the worst increase in the history of blogging, but I am honest about what I share in my writing and that’s all I can stay true to. 

I consider Taylor Swift aesthetically the equivalent of a Barbie and no one can deny how beautiful she is physically. As far as her singing talent goes, she’s good but she’s not a vocal powerhouse and her lyrics aren’t impressing. She is only profitable because she’s pretty and her songs are just catchy. Now, her personal love life has been a train wreck from the beginning. A person who has had multiple partners is not showing you how amazing they’re because they’ve had so many. It is the exact opposite of what a healthy person would reflect. I honestly don’t believe her marriage if it actually happens will be successful, not because I’m wishing her downfall but because she’s not in a healthy position to commit for life. She hasn’t healed from all those past failed relationships and adding one more isn’t going to fix it. Obviously 🙄 she needs Jesus and so does he, but celebrities hardly ever make it last or work— I mean look at Jlo and how much she swore this time it was a dream come true. 

I’m not judging Swifty but that’s just how I see it from an outsider perspective. And I obviously pray she uses her skills and talents to spread the gospel when she repents and accepts the Lord Jesus as her Lord and Savior. If Daddy Yankee can turn his life around after 20 plus years of doing secular music that degrades women and relationships, then Taylor Swift can also be a part of a powerful transformation. If it’s the Lord’s will they truly be together then I pray they both come to Jesus sooner than later. Celebrities are still people in need of salvation and I as a believer often dismiss them entirely, but I do pray for them all. 

Now again, no one is perfect, but marriage is not a joke or a transaction you go into and out of it like swiping credit cards. Marriage, the only sacred covenant between a man and a woman, is a serious commitment and all people should take it seriously. Remember you are not a mistake because God is perfect and He does not make mistakes. You are here for a reason and a purpose, so allow Jesus to guide you in that path. Thanks for tuning in and hopefully someone gets something good out of this humble micro viewed blog!!! Till next time !!! For more great content #amilikey on all social media. 

Xoxoxoxoxoxo, 

Ana :) 

Capitalism destruction on Medicine #amilikey

 

        Hey beloved bloggers of mine!!! I know my love for writing is always hindered with my lack of self-discipline with consistency. I enjoy viewing the screen time a little too much, and that has always been one of my biggest flaws. All those hours I've invested on watching TV and now streaming services could have been invested in learning, blogging, reading and getting closer to my Savior. 

    But I am not here to make excuses for myself, we all make choices and suffer the repercussions. So after many weeks of waiting to be transferred to a different position at work, it finally happened. I still couldn't believe it finally happened given the extensive eight month period, and constant change in date for the change. I went from being a PUC(patient unit coordinator) to now a PCT(patient care tech). I was fortunate to train with someone I admire in terms of her character as a person being loving and welcoming. My training wasn't extensive and it only lasted 6 days in two weeks. I was definitely a bit nervous on my first solo shift, but thankfully I pulled through without any major complications or errors in my part. Did I do everything perfectly? Of course not, and considering this new role is completely new to me in terms of actually being the caregiver instead of the patient, I believe I've risen to the occasion. 

      Since this is my platform where I speak freely, I know majority of my fellow coworkers doubted my ability to be a PCT and to not I guess freak out or get overwhelmed with the workload or "bad" patients. Everyone assumed I enjoyed sitting on my flat bootie all night just answering those beloved phones nonstop. They all take one look at me and see me as this weak petite woman, but they are all wrong because I am strong both mentally and physically. I don't say that to be cocky or arrogant, rather to demonstrate that what men sees as unworthy and useless the Lord enables to do above and exceedingly things in His name. I also admit, I have a lot more to learn and my skills aren't as well executed as the veterans that have been doing this for decades. I love patient care because I can relate to all my patients in one way or another, I know what it is like to be bed bound and to be in physical pain after surgery or in general. I am not afraid to ask for guidance if I need it or for clarity on something I might not quite understand. With all of that said, I am so grateful to be released from being a PUC. 

       To further expand on my the details, I genuinely thought the title implied actual coordinator work, and I didn't investigate the actual role before stepping into it. I wanted to have a role where I could have a more in-depth ability to contribute something more meaningful. Honestly, I hated having to harass people to do their work and they constantly taking it out on me for literally doing what I was paid to do. Now, I can be the one who goes and takes care of the patients need without making excuses and avoiding the work like other people did when I called them. All it takes is discernment and the willingness to take care of the patient to the best of your ability. The most important quality you can offer a patient is true compassion and empathy for whatever reason they have been hospitalized. 

       Furthermore, this was just the introduction to the theme of this blog about how corporate greed for profit has tarnished the quality of healthcare in medicine. I hate saying it, but unfortunately maybe 70 to 85 percent of the healthcare workers in all arenas are only working in healthcare for the money and not for the love of taking care of people. I have witnessed it over and over again in my line of work and in my previous work and as a patient myself. Healthcare workers like some nurses do the bare minimum to satisfy the employment status not to be fired, but they show no compassion and do everything with a grudging attitude/ aggressive. They also tend to be dismissive when the patient is rowdy or homeless/old. I know it is not easy to deal with difficult patients, but it doesn't help when the person taking care of them has no patients for them. There is always a better way to say things and offer a more approachable way of reaching people where they are at. 

       It is due to corporate greed that the algorithm that dictates the ratio of patient to healthcare worker is wrong. A nurse or a PCT, cannot provide the same quality of care if the numbers don't allow for ample time to service them with quality care. This is one the reasons why patients return after a discharge so quickly, because they were either discharged without proper thorough medical evaluation and consideration for their status. Everyone is usually stressed to get them in and out as fast as you can, so we can rack up more billing for insurance companies. And on the contrary, those who do not need to be hospitalized or held hostage in a way for any little potential loop in the system to milk the insurance coverage and letting the corporate industries get what they want most which is more profit. Then these same healthcare workers, who are chasing the money work overtime and are working tired because they are given the incentive to work for bonuses. The toxic cycle just continues as the workers who already have the wrong attitude towards patient care are then doing it with exhaustion, which leads to more medical errors and poor patient care. 

      The real solution to this crisis, is plain and simple with very attainable measures corporations should be implementing immediately across all healthcare industries that reach more than hospitals and clinics. Number one, offer healthcare workers a higher wage so that they do not need to work overtime to have a comfortable living. Of course there will always be those greedy people who are never satisfied and are workaholics, but the majority of sensible people would be relieved to know they can work a normal schedule and be compensated in a reasonable manner. Number two, lessen the workload when it comes to assigning patients and the work they perform, because quality of work in healthcare should be the top priority and not the quantity in terms of how much can just one individual do by themselves without passing out. A quick example, if a PCT had less patients to care for, they could ensure that every part of their care was done to the highest standards and patient satisfaction would always be perceived as actually satisfactory and not mediocre. And the same goes for a doctor reviewing patients and a housekeeper actually being thorough with their cleaning because they are not being pressured to complete a ridiculous amount of rooms in such little time. Quality work requires time, and if that time is not given then you will always have just an okay kind of result versus an excellent service. A perfect example in our everyday life, the fast food we eat will never be better than a homemade meal cooked from scratch or a fine dinning restaurant. Number three, for hospitals, lessen the time of inpatient stay if it really is not necessary and only admit people who truly need the services of inpatient care. 

     All of my generic solutions are feasible, but will the CEOs of the medical industries ever implement them to better the overall quality in medicine? Unfortunately, that is a hard sad NO, because increasing profit is their defining target and as long as they are reaping the six figure salaries, they could care less to what other bottom feeders doing all the work in these industries struggle with. I am not saying being a CEO is a walk in the park; however, they are not willing to take a pay cut to better distribute the funds where they are needed or make a change that would regulate the benefit across the board for everyone. People would work better if they weren't always burnt out and felt unappreciated. Overall health of the community would be better if people could actually enjoy a good quality of life and have a work balance. We shouldn't depend on people's sickness to earn a living in healthcare, instead we should be servicing preventative care and expanding services for wellness that people could be a part of as their main line of work. There is so much more in-depth discussion on how healthcare can truly be changed, but unfortunately this corrupt world only seeks out their own best interest for profitable gain. I know we can't save them all, but making the necessary changes would offer so many more people a better lifestyle if only people in leadership would care enough to change the current format. 

      All in all, I am just so appreciative of the ability to take part in patient care with the most basic level as a PCT and to be on the giving side of patient care considering how long I was the patient in need. I hope my dedication and true compassion for people will improve healthcare just a tiny little bit and patients go home knowing someone cared for them as a person. I know my journey has just begun and I shall remain humble through it all giving God all the glory for whatever I do right in this lifetime. So with all of that let me get back to my main goal of spreading encouragement and reminding myself and others you are not a mistake because God that created you is perfect and He cannot make mistakes. You are here for a plan and a purpose so allow Jesus into your life and discover that plan for your life to be fulfilled. Thank you and remember leaving a small comment or feedback is always welcomed!!

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo, 

Ana :)