Fun thing about privilege...

[The Good Reverend Roger]

...The hospital I was in is in Oro Valley.  Fairly rich people, though not crazy rich like the foothills crowd.  The hospital was well-staffed and clean (except the ER, but ERs are ALWAYS madhouses).  The staff was polite and even deferential.

So, I get out, and return to work today.  I have to get cleared by our company's doctors, at the clinic (I didn't and I'm still here, but that's another story).  This clinic mostly serves the working class.  It is dreadfully understaffed and filthy.  The staff is TRYING, but they're just a little OVERWHELMED.

So far, no big surprises. There are about a half dozen people ahead of me in line, and a mob comes in right after me.  Two of the people in ahead of me are actually injured, and the others are getting pre-hire drug screens, etc.  When the lady at the desk sees my authorization form, that has my company and my position in that company, she sort of makes a face and lets me know she'll try to slip me in ahead of people, if my records arrive from the other hospital.

In short, I can go see the doctor ahead of two INJURED PEOPLE, if the records arrive, because I am management at their biggest client.

And that's pretty much the definition of "privilege".

I have to sleep at night, so I told them "See me in order, or whenever my medical records arrive, whichever happens SECOND."  Moot point, because my medical records appear to be lost in a Schroedinger's Cat sort of state that can only be achieved in Tucson, so I have an appointment for tomorrow.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

...The hospital I was in is in Oro Valley.  Fairly rich people, though not crazy rich like the foothills crowd.  The hospital was well-staffed and clean (except the ER, but ERs are ALWAYS madhouses).  The staff was polite and even deferential.

So, I get out, and return to work today.  I have to get cleared by our company's doctors, at the clinic (I didn't and I'm still here, but that's another story).  This clinic mostly serves the working class.  It is dreadfully understaffed and filthy.  The staff is TRYING, but they're just a little OVERWHELMED.

So far, no big surprises. There are about a half dozen people ahead of me in line, and a mob comes in right after me.  Two of the people in ahead of me are actually injured, and the others are getting pre-hire drug screens, etc.  When the lady at the desk sees my authorization form, that has my company and my position in that company, she sort of makes a face and lets me know she'll try to slip me in ahead of people, if my records arrive from the other hospital.

In short, I can go see the doctor ahead of two INJURED PEOPLE, if the records arrive, because I am management at their biggest client.

And that's pretty much the definition of "privilege".

I have to sleep at night, so I told them "See me in order, or whenever my medical records arrive, whichever happens SECOND."  Moot point, because my medical records appear to be lost in a Schroedinger's Cat sort of state that can only be achieved in Tucson, so I have an appointment for tomorrow.

AMERICA! AMERICA! GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE!

[Faust]

...The hospital I was in is in Oro Valley.  Fairly rich people, though not crazy rich like the foothills crowd.  The hospital was well-staffed and clean (except the ER, but ERs are ALWAYS madhouses).  The staff was polite and even deferential.

So, I get out, and return to work today.  I have to get cleared by our company's doctors, at the clinic (I didn't and I'm still here, but that's another story).  This clinic mostly serves the working class.  It is dreadfully understaffed and filthy.  The staff is TRYING, but they're just a little OVERWHELMED.

So far, no big surprises. There are about a half dozen people ahead of me in line, and a mob comes in right after me.  Two of the people in ahead of me are actually injured, and the others are getting pre-hire drug screens, etc.  When the lady at the desk sees my authorization form, that has my company and my position in that company, she sort of makes a face and lets me know she'll try to slip me in ahead of people, if my records arrive from the other hospital.

In short, I can go see the doctor ahead of two INJURED PEOPLE, if the records arrive, because I am management at their biggest client.

And that's pretty much the definition of "privilege".

I have to sleep at night, so I told them "See me in order, or whenever my medical records arrive, whichever happens SECOND."  Moot point, because my medical records appear to be lost in a Schroedinger's Cat sort of state that can only be achieved in Tucson, so I have an appointment for tomorrow.

That's horrendous. If they said it so casually to you that means that's the norm.

I haven't seen this with the medical industry but friend of mine always puts down Prof or Dr when booking flights. About half the flights he has been on he's been bumped up to business class.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

...The hospital I was in is in Oro Valley.  Fairly rich people, though not crazy rich like the foothills crowd.  The hospital was well-staffed and clean (except the ER, but ERs are ALWAYS madhouses).  The staff was polite and even deferential.

So, I get out, and return to work today.  I have to get cleared by our company's doctors, at the clinic (I didn't and I'm still here, but that's another story).  This clinic mostly serves the working class.  It is dreadfully understaffed and filthy.  The staff is TRYING, but they're just a little OVERWHELMED.

So far, no big surprises. There are about a half dozen people ahead of me in line, and a mob comes in right after me.  Two of the people in ahead of me are actually injured, and the others are getting pre-hire drug screens, etc.  When the lady at the desk sees my authorization form, that has my company and my position in that company, she sort of makes a face and lets me know she'll try to slip me in ahead of people, if my records arrive from the other hospital.

In short, I can go see the doctor ahead of two INJURED PEOPLE, if the records arrive, because I am management at their biggest client.

And that's pretty much the definition of "privilege".

I have to sleep at night, so I told them "See me in order, or whenever my medical records arrive, whichever happens SECOND."  Moot point, because my medical records appear to be lost in a Schroedinger's Cat sort of state that can only be achieved in Tucson, so I have an appointment for tomorrow.

That's horrendous. If they said it so casually to you that means that's the norm.

I haven't seen this with the medical industry but friend of mine always puts down Prof or Dr when booking flights. About half the flights he has been on he's been bumped up to business class.

Well shit, I'm going to have to start doing that.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

...The hospital I was in is in Oro Valley.  Fairly rich people, though not crazy rich like the foothills crowd.  The hospital was well-staffed and clean (except the ER, but ERs are ALWAYS madhouses).  The staff was polite and even deferential.

So, I get out, and return to work today.  I have to get cleared by our company's doctors, at the clinic (I didn't and I'm still here, but that's another story).  This clinic mostly serves the working class.  It is dreadfully understaffed and filthy.  The staff is TRYING, but they're just a little OVERWHELMED.

So far, no big surprises. There are about a half dozen people ahead of me in line, and a mob comes in right after me.  Two of the people in ahead of me are actually injured, and the others are getting pre-hire drug screens, etc.  When the lady at the desk sees my authorization form, that has my company and my position in that company, she sort of makes a face and lets me know she'll try to slip me in ahead of people, if my records arrive from the other hospital.

In short, I can go see the doctor ahead of two INJURED PEOPLE, if the records arrive, because I am management at their biggest client.

And that's pretty much the definition of "privilege".

I have to sleep at night, so I told them "See me in order, or whenever my medical records arrive, whichever happens SECOND."  Moot point, because my medical records appear to be lost in a Schroedinger's Cat sort of state that can only be achieved in Tucson, so I have an appointment for tomorrow.

That's horrendous. If they said it so casually to you that means that's the norm.

I haven't seen this with the medical industry but friend of mine always puts down Prof or Dr when booking flights. About half the flights he has been on he's been bumped up to business class.

Well shit, I'm going to have to start doing that.

Yep.

[East Coast Hustle]

I've taken to putting "Rev." in front of my name on official correspondences (which is OK, since I am ordained). Doesn't usually make fuck-all of a difference as near as I can tell but it DOES seem to make a difference if that correspondence requires a follow-up telephone conversation. I don't have nearly as much trouble getting mistaken bills fixed as I used to.

[Anna Mae Bollocks]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

[Banned User 1]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

Simple. You're a PhD in some field that will never see practical use on an airliner during an emergency like entomology or theoretical mathematics.

"Doctor, this man's having a heart attack! HELP!"

"oh no, sorry ma'am, my degree is in geology. Mabey if he was having kidney stones, but this..."

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

Simple. You're a PhD in some field that will never see practical use on an airliner during an emergency like entomology or theoretical mathematics.

"Doctor, this man's having a heart attack! HELP!"

"oh no, sorry ma'am, my degree is in geology. Mabey if he was having kidney stones, but this..."

[Faust]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

You will do exactly what most MD's will do when they call "Is there a doctor on the plane": Nothing. The insurance and legal risk make the majority of doctors who travel on planes keep mum about it.

[Anna Mae Bollocks]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

You will do exactly what most MD's will do when they call "Is there a doctor on the plane": Nothing. The insurance and legal risk make the majority of doctors who travel on planes keep mum about it.

[Reginald Ret]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

You will do exactly what most MD's will do when they call "Is there a doctor on the plane": Nothing. The insurance and legal risk make the majority of doctors who travel on planes keep mum about it.

Everybody who loves lawsuits raise your hands and scream!

[Anna Mae Bollocks]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

You will do exactly what most MD's will do when they call "Is there a doctor on the plane": Nothing. The insurance and legal risk make the majority of doctors who travel on planes keep mum about it.

Everybody who loves lawsuits raise your hands and scream!

Uhhh...are you one of those "OMFG FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS!!!?! FUCK NO!!!!!" people?

Because it's really, REALLY fucking hard to sue these days. Even if THEY LEAVE FUCKING SPONGES AND HEMOSTATS IN YOUR ABDOMINAL CAVITY.

Stella
lives in Texas
knows people like that

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

You will do exactly what most MD's will do when they call "Is there a doctor on the plane": Nothing. The insurance and legal risk make the majority of doctors who travel on planes keep mum about it.

Everybody who loves lawsuits raise your hands and scream!

Uhhh...are you one of those "OMFG FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS!!!?! FUCK NO!!!!!" people?

Because it's really, REALLY fucking hard to sue these days. Even if THEY LEAVE FUCKING SPONGES AND HEMOSTATS IN YOUR ABDOMINAL CAVITY.

Stella
lives in Texas
knows people like that

I always got the sense that the lawyers who advertise during Jerry Springer and Price Is Right were the sort that were to shitty to become real lawyers but shrewd enough that they could prey on people dumber than them. Providing that they didn't come up against a quality lawyer. Which, you know, in that situation, it's probably two day time advert lawyers against each other. Rock'em Sock'em Robots.

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Hmmm, I've got one of those Universal Life things. "Prof." might be more effective though. I probably wouldn't use "Dr." What if somebody on the flight or whatever started puking up blood or something, I wouldn't know WTF to do. :P

You will do exactly what most MD's will do when they call "Is there a doctor on the plane": Nothing. The insurance and legal risk make the majority of doctors who travel on planes keep mum about it.

Everybody who loves lawsuits raise your hands and scream!

Uhhh...are you one of those "OMFG FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS!!!?! FUCK NO!!!!!" people?

Because it's really, REALLY fucking hard to sue these days. Even if THEY LEAVE FUCKING SPONGES AND HEMOSTATS IN YOUR ABDOMINAL CAVITY.

Stella
lives in Texas
knows people like that

I always got the sense that the lawyers who advertise during Jerry Springer and Price Is Right were the sort that were to shitty to become real lawyers but shrewd enough that they could prey on people dumber than them. Providing that they didn't come up against a quality lawyer. Which, you know, in that situation, it's probably two day time advert lawyers against each other. Rock'em Sock'em Robots.

And of course, there is a day time court TV show on local Fox affiliate more than willing to air it as a reality show for the same types that would hire James Sokolov (you lived in MA around the right time to know who I'm talking about), and his ilk.

Dear G-d.

delayed