OP Demographics
24 years old
Lives in UK
Black
Male
Junior Doctor
The Issue
Just started working in the NHS. Most of my colleagues are female. Including Doctors, Nurses and Physios, men are outnumbered 4:1 at best. I have this attitude to work, I have worked in labs and have held summer jobs in the past:
Never voice opinions
Focus on the doing the job
Never challenge other peoples opinions
Avoid drama and bert-face/short answers to those who create drama
Be polite
Remember peoples' names
Never brag
Give praise freely, accept feedback humbly
Never talk about personal life or personal beliefs
Never get personal, never take things personally
Impressions
What is wrong with this approach? My attitude at work is more Eric Forman from House than Turk from Scrubs. I'm not here to be entertainment. I'm not here to fool around.I aim to be serious, competent and hard-working. I leave my personal phone at home for this very reason. It helps me remain focused. People have said I'm intense, serious, focused but it's got me this far, so why change?
How can I modify this outlook for this place of work?
All opinions are welcome,
thedarknight
24 years old
Lives in UK
Black
Male
Junior Doctor
The Issue
Just started working in the NHS. Most of my colleagues are female. Including Doctors, Nurses and Physios, men are outnumbered 4:1 at best. I have this attitude to work, I have worked in labs and have held summer jobs in the past:
Never voice opinions
Focus on the doing the job
Never challenge other peoples opinions
Avoid drama and bert-face/short answers to those who create drama
Be polite
Remember peoples' names
Never brag
Give praise freely, accept feedback humbly
Never talk about personal life or personal beliefs
Never get personal, never take things personally
Impressions
What is wrong with this approach? My attitude at work is more Eric Forman from House than Turk from Scrubs. I'm not here to be entertainment. I'm not here to fool around.I aim to be serious, competent and hard-working. I leave my personal phone at home for this very reason. It helps me remain focused. People have said I'm intense, serious, focused but it's got me this far, so why change?
How can I modify this outlook for this place of work?
All opinions are welcome,
thedarknight
"Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you"