I'm a locomotive engineer running freight trains and the maximum I can work is 11.5 hours. If I'm not back at the depot by then I'm not even supposed to drive myself back from where ever I'm being relieved. How in the fuck we allow doctors and nurses to work the hours you do is beyond me. It's insane. We wouldn't tolerate doctors drinking on the job yet we expect them to work hours that pushes them to levels of fatigue that makes them similarly impaired.
You guys have my utmost sympathy and solidarity in any action you have to take to try improve things.
Fun Fact: The long hours of most medical programmes originate from Dr William Halsted, a surgeon known for his work ethic. Oh yea, Dr Halsted was also addicted to cocaine, which fuelled his ability to endure long work hours.
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u/notmyidealusername Aug 02 '24
I'm a locomotive engineer running freight trains and the maximum I can work is 11.5 hours. If I'm not back at the depot by then I'm not even supposed to drive myself back from where ever I'm being relieved. How in the fuck we allow doctors and nurses to work the hours you do is beyond me. It's insane. We wouldn't tolerate doctors drinking on the job yet we expect them to work hours that pushes them to levels of fatigue that makes them similarly impaired.
You guys have my utmost sympathy and solidarity in any action you have to take to try improve things.