The LIW Small Talk Thread

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:21:09 PM
Author: TooPatient

Before you rule out PhD, you might talk to some people and see what things are like in the area you want to be in.

For my personal use and suggesting to others, I will not consider anyone who doesn''t have a PhD. (I''ve run into too many MA people who have been no good at what they do and, at least in this area, the PhD people are much easier to find patient reviews)
PhD also leaves open more options including expert witness for court cases and stuff. (not sure if they us MA too or not)

I''m not sure what area you speak of, but I don''t think this is necessarily the case - at least not with this program. PhDs are often times focused on research/testing whereas Master''s level clinicians are more practitioner based. Similarly to Social Work, an MSW specializes in field work rather than PhDs who typically use their doctorate to work in academia: teaching and/or scholarly research.

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:38:08 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 2/11/2010 12:30:18 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:27:59 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 2/11/2010 12:26:29 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 2/11/2010 12:19:54 PM
Author: elledizzy5
I wish I had friends to go out to lunch with!

I will go to lunch w/ you. Move here.

The only way we can relocate is if I find a better paying job than J has in another area. He makes double what I do right now, so... not looking good.

He can take my job, I don''t want it! It''s plenty nerdy for him.

Ya then we can all move in next door to each other and it''ll be like Friends part 2!

My dream come true!!

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:38:54 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 12:21:09 PM

Author: TooPatient


Before you rule out PhD, you might talk to some people and see what things are like in the area you want to be in.


For my personal use and suggesting to others, I will not consider anyone who doesn't have a PhD. (I've run into too many MA people who have been no good at what they do and, at least in this area, the PhD people are much easier to find patient reviews)

PhD also leaves open more options including expert witness for court cases and stuff. (not sure if they us MA too or not)

I'm not sure what area you speak of, but I don't think this is necessarily the case - at least not with this program. PhDs are often times focused on research/testing whereas Master's level clinicians are more practitioner based. Similarly to Social Work, an MSW specializes in field work rather than PhDs who typically use their doctorate to work in academia: teaching and/or scholarly research.

Bia this is my experience as well. The PhDs are not necessarily practicing, or if they are it's grant and research based.

I think if you can do what you want with a MA then it's worthwhile for you. Especially since you know that the degree, plus being published are the baseline requirements to land a position in the field. personally I'm more interested in abnormal psych and pharmacology so that's where I'd focus and I'd need more than a Masters. Just do me a favor, make sure your practice is in the Boston area so I can come chat with you on a regular basis!

 

[winelover23]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:42:39 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:38:08 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 2/11/2010 12:30:18 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:27:59 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 2/11/2010 12:26:29 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 2/11/2010 12:19:54 PM
Author: elledizzy5
I wish I had friends to go out to lunch with!

I will go to lunch w/ you. Move here.

The only way we can relocate is if I find a better paying job than J has in another area. He makes double what I do right now, so... not looking good.

He can take my job, I don''t want it! It''s plenty nerdy for him.

Ya then we can all move in next door to each other and it''ll be like Friends part 2!

My dream come true!!

Right? I can see it now. Playing cups, driving around in Elle''s taxi cab. Good times to be had!

 

[TooPatient]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:38:54 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 12:21:09 PM
Author: TooPatient

Before you rule out PhD, you might talk to some people and see what things are like in the area you want to be in.

For my personal use and suggesting to others, I will not consider anyone who doesn''t have a PhD. (I''ve run into too many MA people who have been no good at what they do and, at least in this area, the PhD people are much easier to find patient reviews)
PhD also leaves open more options including expert witness for court cases and stuff. (not sure if they us MA too or not)

I''m not sure what area you speak of, but I don''t think this is necessarily the case - at least not with this program. PhDs are often times focused on research/testing whereas Master''s level clinicians are more practitioner based. Similarly to Social Work, an MSW specializes in field work rather than PhDs who typically use their doctorate to work in academia: teaching and/or scholarly research.

Sounds like a MA is what you want then.

I''ve had friends who stopped at MA and wished later they had PhD. I also know people who love what they do and really needed the PhD to be taken seriously.

I''m not hugely familiar with how things in that field work. I just wanted to pass on what I had been told in case it was helpful.

 

[CNOS128]

hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:58:01 PM
Author: TheBigT
hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

I can''t fill Squirrly''s shoes.

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:58:01 PM
Author: TheBigT
hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

You''re all moving to Seattle so we can do PNW Friends.

 

[CNOS128]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:05:21 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:58:01 PM

Author: TheBigT

hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

You''re all moving to Seattle so we can do PNW Friends.

Fabulous. Can we hang out at Top Pot doughnuts instead of a pathetic coffee shop?

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:08:36 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:05:21 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:58:01 PM

Author: TheBigT

hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

You''re all moving to Seattle so we can do PNW Friends.

Fabulous. Can we hang out at Top Pot doughnuts instead of a pathetic coffee shop?

Mmm.. Donuts.

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:08:36 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:05:21 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:58:01 PM

Author: TheBigT

hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

You''re all moving to Seattle so we can do PNW Friends.

Fabulous. Can we hang out at Top Pot doughnuts instead of a pathetic coffee shop?

Fo shizzle!

 

[winelover23]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:08:36 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:05:21 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 2/11/2010 12:58:01 PM

Author: TheBigT

hi kids! i don''t really feel like reading the last 5 pages to catch up...anyone wanna do a recap?

You''re all moving to Seattle so we can do PNW Friends.

Fabulous. Can we hang out at Top Pot doughnuts instead of a pathetic coffee shop?

Yes but we''ll all be jogging on the trail right by there prior to eating the donuts. Mmmm k?

 

[Lauren8211]

Jogging is gross.

MOAR DONUTS!

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 12:51:48 PM
Author: TooPatient

Date: 2/11/2010 12:38:54 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 12:21:09 PM
Author: TooPatient

Before you rule out PhD, you might talk to some people and see what things are like in the area you want to be in.

For my personal use and suggesting to others, I will not consider anyone who doesn''t have a PhD. (I''ve run into too many MA people who have been no good at what they do and, at least in this area, the PhD people are much easier to find patient reviews)
PhD also leaves open more options including expert witness for court cases and stuff. (not sure if they us MA too or not)

I''m not sure what area you speak of, but I don''t think this is necessarily the case - at least not with this program. PhDs are often times focused on research/testing whereas Master''s level clinicians are more practitioner based. Similarly to Social Work, an MSW specializes in field work rather than PhDs who typically use their doctorate to work in academia: teaching and/or scholarly research.

Sounds like a MA is what you want then.

I''ve had friends who stopped at MA and wished later they had PhD. I also know people who love what they do and really needed the PhD to be taken seriously.

I''m not hugely familiar with how things in that field work. I just wanted to pass on what I had been told in case it was helpful.

A PhD is a PhD...definitely nothing to scoff at, but it''s all relative. 5 years is a long time to invest, not to mention the energy that goes into such a degree (and money!). I am open to it, down the road...probably after kids. Or maybe never

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:24:59 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Jogging is gross.

MOAR DONUTS!

hows the gym going???

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:27:54 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:24:59 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Jogging is gross.

MOAR DONUTS!

hows the gym going???

I''m sure its awesome for the people there!

Ok. I''ve fallen off the wagon a bit.

My goal is to go tomorrow morning.

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:28:57 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 2/11/2010 1:27:54 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:24:59 PM
Author: elledizzy5
Jogging is gross.

MOAR DONUTS!

hows the gym going???

I''m sure its awesome for the people there!

Ok. I''ve fallen off the wagon a bit.

My goal is to go tomorrow morning.

I was just about to eta: ''or more specifically, are you GOING to the gym?''

 

[Bia]

I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

 

[CNOS128]

Damnit! Now I want mac & cheese. Serves me right for venturing out of ST.

 

[CNOS128]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM
Author: Bia
I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM
Author: Bia
I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don''t devil-face me!

)

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:06 PM
Author: TheBigT
Damnit! Now I want mac & cheese. Serves me right for venturing out of ST.

now I want a BLT!

 

[CNOS128]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:35:43 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM

Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM

Author: Bia

I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn't hurt

You know what's good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don't devil-face me!

)

garlic?

eta: or, some good old-fashioned lovin'.

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:36:56 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:35:43 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM

Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM

Author: Bia

I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don''t devil-face me!

)

garlic?

really? how????

 

[CNOS128]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:37:22 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:36:56 PM

Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:35:43 PM

Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM


Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM


Author: Bia


I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don''t devil-face me!

)

garlic?

really? how????

Anyone ever tell you you ask too many questions?!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:38:55 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:37:22 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:36:56 PM

Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:35:43 PM

Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM


Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM


Author: Bia


I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don''t devil-face me!

)

garlic?

really? how????

Anyone ever tell you you ask too many questions?!

OMG! The devil is in you all!

... I know of something that can take care of that.

 

[winelover23]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM
Author: Bia
I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

It won''t hurt B, it will be a relieving feeling.

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:38:55 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:37:22 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:36:56 PM

Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:35:43 PM

Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM


Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM


Author: Bia


I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don''t devil-face me!

)

garlic?

really? how????

Anyone ever tell you you ask too many questions?!

yes, all the time

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:40:47 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM
Author: Bia
I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

It won''t hurt B, it will be a relieving feeling.

Thank you Wino. I appreciate that answer - it has calmed me. Ahem...Big

 

[Bia]

Date: 2/11/2010 1:40:42 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 2/11/2010 1:38:55 PM
Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:37:22 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:36:56 PM

Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:35:43 PM

Author: Bia

Date: 2/11/2010 1:33:51 PM


Author: TheBigT

Date: 2/11/2010 1:32:45 PM


Author: Bia


I am going to an Ear, Nose, and Throad doc today. Getting my ears cleaned out. I still have some cloggage from snorkeling. I hope it doesn''t hurt

You know what''s good for un-clogging ears?

Whattt???? (Don''t devil-face me!

)

garlic?

really? how????

Anyone ever tell you you ask too many questions?!

OMG! The devil is in you all!

... I know of something that can take care of that.

hydrogen peroxide?