Kentucky

Since I needed to escape Chicago for winter, my current assignment offered me to work at some of their other locations. I ended up agreeing to work at one of their clinics in Kentucky because this is where they had the greatest need at the time. I wasn’t too excited about going to Kentucky, because what’s really there? I was mostly doing it as a favor to my job since they gave me several bonuses that I shouldn’t have qualified for since I am a contractor.

However, most of my friends that had visited Kentucky said it’s nicer than you’d expect. I also asked around and heard the physicians at the Kentucky clinics were more amiable compared to the ones in Chicago.

When I got to Kentucky, I immediately felt homesick. Somewhat for Miami, since I was there for a few weeks for the holidays. But mostly for Chicago. I felt weird thinking that I was going to be working in the exact same facility but with completely different people. I asked myself what I was doing here?!

Fortunately, my first day went well. My sources were correct, the PCPs in the Kentucky clinic were very friendly. The medical director even gave me a hug – she was so excited to see me! My schedule was empty so I offered to help the other PCPs with their patients but they all told me “no thank you”. And if they asked me to see a walk-in that belonged to the PCP that was no longer there, they asked me a hundred times if I was okay with it. They wanted to make sure I wasn’t overwhelmed, which was sweet. If only they knew how much I have previously put up with.

The best part is all of the PCPs seem to get along well. They make jokes together, talk about life, and even complain about patients together. I had gotten accustomed to the poor PCP relationships in Chicago, I forgot what it was like not to be in a toxic environment.

My boss from Chicago is currently also managing the Kentucky market. He passed by to see me on my first day which I really appreciated. He told me the clinic in Chicago I worked in is already going crazy without me, and he/they can’t wait for me to come back in Spring.

I am glad things turned out well in Kentucky because it’s too cold for me to return to Chicago at this time. I can handle the 50 degree weather in Kentucky, no wind, and the sun going down at 5:30 pm (the sun goes down by 4 pm in Chicago).