Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice. The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot
Sometimes in life we are curious of how someone in our life has accomplished in the career that they have decided upon. To get to know who that person sometimes takes a lot of work to interview due to our situation at home especially living in the Philippines we need to find our own way to reach this kind of task.
Carmina decided to write a survey for anyone who would like to participate and take the time to fill up.
In every life and career there is always a tool that brings them to where they are now.
CARMINA LIFESTYLE SURVEY
1. As a college student what was it like graduating and finding you're first job.
After graduating from my 4 year course of BS MedTech, I didn’t look for a job because I was already determined to push thru with Medicine, which was another 8-9 years including licensure examinations and specialty training of 3 years.
2. How did you decide upon getting a job?
After my residency/specialty training, the biggest challenge was finding a good location to start my clinic as a Dermatologist.
3. How did you find the job?
Since my parents had a primary hospital in Bulacan, I started holding clinic at our family-owned hospital, and eventually to nearby areas in Meycauayan then Cavite.
4. What are the questions the company asks during the interview?
This was not a problem, because as a self-employed doctor, as long as there is an open clinic space in a center or hospital, you can start already, although in some hospitals you need to buy stocks before you can hold clinic, this is actually one of the challenges I had when we moved to Cavite, since to be able to practice, I needed to invest in my hospitals to choice.
5. How does the company treat you on your first day?
The administrators and staff were very welcoming and excited to have a new doctor on board.
6. Does the treatment change after years working for the company?
Oh, no, not really but staff come and go, and there are always new doctors to meet and become friends with.
7. What are the hours or shifts working?
This is the reason why I decided to become a doctor, to have my own schedule, at my most convenient time.
8. How many employees are working per department?
Maybe 5-6 employees for each administrative office, for hospital wards, maybe around 5-8 nurses /floor. At my clinic, I only have 2 employees only.
9. How did you get promoted to become an assistant/supervisor/ manager?
No promotion for doctors, I guess promotion for us would be our Continues Medical Education to further advance our knowledge in our respective fields and being a Diplomat or a Fellow.
10. What are their responsibilities?
My employee’s responsibilities? Receiver of patients, filing of records, acceptance of payment in my behalf, assisting me in my procedures.
11. How do people look up to you when you're once in the beginning being a lower position become a high level candidate?
When I started my career as a doctor, some patients are hesitant because I was a newly graduate doctor, and very young.
12. What changes occur in your job?
As years pass, I already created some loyal patients who refer to me their friends and relatives; I became busier, so I had to leave other clinics which are too far from my home.
13. Do you have staff selling items inside the office?
Yes, I do, as a dermatologist; some medicines are available in my clinic.
14. Is there a rule and regulation to obey?
Oh yes! For my staff, they need to be courteous, maintain patient privacy, and should always be well – groomed.
15. Base on your work experience what can you bring along with you as a tool to use for your life experiences.
That people should always be treated with respect, honesty and empathy.
16. If you had to choose and can return back from your life to make changes what is that you would like to do and why?
If I were to turn back time, maybe I would have been more aggressive when I started my practice, and had additional education abroad.
17. Who is someone you admire, and why?
I admire my brothers, for their accomplishments.
18.Tell me three pet peeves.
Messy people, going against schedule, Styrofoam rubbing together
19. What’s a typical day like for you?
I wake up around 6:30 am, drink brewed coffee without sugar and milk, turn on my music, go to the garden and water the plants, make breakfast, wake the kids, exercise for 30 minutes, do errands, at 10:00am I eat breakfast, prepare myself to clinic, stay at the clinic for 2-4 hours, go home, rest, cook dinner, have dinner, errands, help kids with homework if needed, watch TV, drink coffee again, sleep around 10 or 11pm.
20. Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
I like to dance and sing😀.
21. If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? (Don’t over think it!)
Beach…
22. If we went to happy hour, what would you order?
Nachos and margarita then coffee.
23. Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me extending bedtime hour.
24. How do you want people to remember you?
Being around, and thoughtful
25. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?
I communicate well with my patients and I build my rapport fast.
26. Name three words that you describe you.
- Flexible
- Fighter
- Resilient
27. How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Ask them 😀.
28. What do you want to make sure you do before you die?
My kids are well secured financially.
29. What’s a goal you have for yourself that you want to accomplish in the next year?
I just want this pandemic to end and everything to go back to normal, and be able to travel again.
30. What publications do you regularly read?
Random Journals in Dermatology
31. What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
I love music, being with my dog Snow, biking with husband, being with the kids, and baking.
32. What are some causes you care about?
Homeless kids
33. What do you do with friends in your spare time?
Right now, due to pandemic, just online calls and texts.
34. What would be your personal motto?
God always has good plans for you, and it will come in its perfect time.
All answers hasn't been changed they are real life stories based on someone in my life surroundings in Carmina Lifestyle we learn new things from someone close to us.
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