Why? Why not participate in the increase of knowledge?
Once upon a time I was a 'real' nurse; you know, at the bedside. Now I am in an administrative job which affords me time to play around online participating in forums like this. And time for grad school. Can't forget that. Anywho, when I call patients, I am hyper-aware of the timing. I won't call at meal times, or early in the morning (when it's actually best for me). I always ask them, "is this a good time?"
When I am home after a grueling day of being on the phone and playing online, the last thing I want to do in engage someone in a poll, especially when the "it'll just take a moment..." turns into 20 minutes. I have never been asked if it was a good time for me. I have even offered to call a couple back at a time that
would be good for me, but they decline the invitation. When I get home I eat dinner, spend time with my wife and kids, and do some homeschooling. That's all before MY schooling.
Again, when I tell them I am not interested or haven't the time, if they simply say "thanks" its a happy ending. They are happy, I am happy. If they want to press me on the issue, or God forbid tell me I "have a duty" (yes, I have been told that), then doom on you. You wanna play stupid games, then you will get stupid prizes. That's if I simply just don't hang up on them or shut the door in their face.
I lead a relatively private life. The amount of PMs I have shared with folks here and other places are astounding compared to the amount of open dialogue. If you want my opinion or to know about me or what I think, it's a mutually beneficial relationship. I have no desire to open myself otherwise.
Contrary to what my sister would say, I am not an asshole. But prodded enough I can be.
