Thanks, I'll consider that...


>>> Not sure if I should feel really slighted, call him back to ask about this, or take this as a message that I am not wanted and will never be called again.
Please tell me your thoughts and if I'm way off base here and what you would do?!<<<

>>> Not sure if I should feel really slighted, call him back to ask about this, or take this as a message that I am not wanted and will never be called again.
Please tell me your thoughts and if I'm way off base here and what you would do?!<<<

In my own experience, I think that particularly when I'm stressed or frustrated, I have the instinct to feel slighted / think someone is acting a certain way because they don't like me WAY more often than is actually the case - and in almost all circumstances the best outcomes come from just making a conscious choice to ignore that possibility and align my actions, at least, with acting as if I assume the best &/or least self-focused interpretation (often: this person is very busy themselves, and in fact isn't thinking about me at all!).

I agree with AmmaMD. Don't take it personally. One explanation could be that they had planned all along on hiring the PA, and they didn't have room in the small clinic for both you and the PA. They didn't necessarily hire the PA instead of you. And even if they did, it does not mean that you are less qualified, because surely you are not. It might just be something practical, like the PA was able to work full time or cost less money. Anyway, you have nothing to lose by calling as planned. Be brave!

Thank you both for the sensible advice.

This is what I was trying to make myself believe but there was a small part of me that felt hurt and angry.

Yes it has been stressful and I'm frustrated partly because I'm worried about my son too. He still faces daily challenges just trying to cope and I wish there were more I could do for him.

Anyway I'm trying to continue with CME reading, volunteer activities and hope to do some medical consulting soon.

I will do a followup call in a couple of months as planned and hope for the best.

Thanks again.

Pastped-what type of medical consulting are you looking to do? just curious...