The day has finally come. Time to put on the long white coat.
To a lot of people, a job is just a job. A way to make money. A necessary part of life.
I’ve held a few jobs in my past, but today I can officially say that I’m starting my career as a PA. A job that I have been working towards since I started college. A job where I will use my knowledge about medical conditions and illnesses and ways to treat them in order to better the lives of patients. A job I’m truly passionate about.
For those of you that have been following along for the past few years, you know that I started this blog to document my time in PA school. You may know that it was stressful, challenging, and gave me some serious anxiety at times, but was all worth it in the end. Medicine was the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do and everything to this point has been a stepping stone to making this dream a reality.
After applying to jobs for months and hearing that some companies “didn’t want to hire new grads,” it was easy to get frustrated. I’m so glad that I went the extra mile to physically mail my resume and cover letters (yes, the old school way) to multiple offices in the area which resulted in a phone call that ultimately led to a job offer. And not just any job, but a job in dermatology, the field I’d only hoped to get into after a couple years of working. Crazy how things work out sometimes.
This next few weeks will be a big transition for me which means I may or may not be able to post as regularly as I’d like. Even though school is over I still have SO much to learn, especially since I’m working in a specialty. I have stacks full of office handbooks, clinical manuals, and procedure protocols to dive into over the next few weeks. And I mean STACKS.
Today it has all come full circle. From learning about the profession in high school to taking prerequisites in college. From working to gain hands-on patient experience to receiving my acceptance letter from Campbell. From my first day of clinicals to receiving my diploma. And now from passing the PANCE to starting my first job, I can only be thankful for the opportunities that have come my way and also proud of myself for working hard and making my dreams happen. So… Here goes nothing. Wish me luck!
Girl, you don't need luck. You will kill it. Congratulations and have fun!
Yay so happy!!! Good luck!
Best wishes on the first day of your CAREER! I know you are going to rock it out, lady!!!!
So excited for you!! Happy first day of what is sure to be an amazing career!!
this is all so exciting! enjoy those first few days/weeks! you are a rockstar girly!
xoxo cheshire kat
I am so incredibly happy and excited for you girl! You worked so hard to get here and I hope you absolutely love your new office! Good luck! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Good luck & congratulations on your first day of work! Hope everything goes well & that it's a smooth transition into the working world 🙂
Good luck girl!! Congratulations on this next chapter! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Congratulations! Awesome news!
Congrats on this next step!! I know you'll do wonderful!
Christina :: Simple and Delish
I hope you have the best first day! So very exciting, you can tell how hard you have worked for this and that it really is a passion, not just a job. Good luck!
Congratulations girl! I remember starting my first day at my Pedi Cardiology job and fast forward almost 10 years later. It is such a rewarding field and now you have fully come full circle! Enjoy this exciting time!
congrats dear and good luck
Congrats girl and good luck during this exciting time!!
Happy first day!! So excited for you!!
Congrats! I hope your first day goes well and you enjoy it!
Jordan @ NorthShoreProper.com
Congrats! I hope that you are able to settle in quickly! Jess at Just Jess
Eeek, congrats girl!!! So happy for you! Hope your day is going fabulously 🙂
Congrats! I had to do the same thing with the job process! It's an amazing career. Best of luck!
Congratulations girlfriend and good luck! I know you will kill it!
Zelle
Southern Style
yay! Congrats, you're going to rock it!
So incredibly exciting!! Congratulations! Best of luck.
Lauren xo // The Right To Remain Fabulous
CONGRATS! You are supposed to have a job that you love and I am so glad you've found one!
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I am SO incredibly proud of you and inspired by you! Enjoy this week, friend! Congratulations!
Congratulations! I'm so excited that you were able to land a job in the area of your choice and I'm excited to see the new journey you're embarking on! You'll do great girl!
Congratulations pretty lady! So happy for you and can't wait to follow along on this awesome journey! XO
Anna
A Lily Love Affair
Such an exciting time for you! Best of luck!
Wow congrats that is awesome! Loving your blog 🙂
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Ahhhh CONGRATS gurlie on your first week in your new career, so exciting! You've worked so hard, and everything you worked for is paying off. Love that you mailed your resume and cover letter the old school way. I'm sure that helped you to stand out from the crowd even more. Can't wait to hear how the first week went <3
Green Fashionista
Congratulations!! You have earned it!
Slay it, girl! You got this! xo, Champagne&Suburbs
Your posts are always so helpful! I will take your advice on mailing out my resume. Thanks, Sara Erdwins
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