Beginning at College.

I am a student at Ahuntsic College in Medical Ultrasound program. I have been studying these programs for two semesters.But I found that this program is too busy especially with my family constraints, I had to choose either my family or my studies.

Choice 1 : Drop out of college.

Choice 2 : Succeed in finding a balance between studies and family.

Drop out of college.

The first semester, I didn't do a lot of training exercises to write a critical dessert in the French class. I thought I just needed to know the general structure of an essay to write any essay. And I spent all of my time-serving my children. On the exam I struggled to write an essay and I didn't even have time to check the language, so I got straight DS, and I was too maddening because I might do better if I left enough time to prepare for this exam and I didn't revise superficially.That's why I decided to drop out of school and devote all the time to my family while waiting for my children to grow up.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Succeed in finding a balance between studies and family.

I decided to do some time management to do all the training work, I started revising my classes at night, and I supervised my children during the day, while leaving the necessary time to rest and sleep, to be ready to take the courses. I managed to balance my personal life and my studies.I am going to get my diploma at the end of the month and I need to choose what's next for me.

Choice 1 : Work in a hospital.

Choice 2 : Work in a clinic.

Work in a hospital.

I started my OJT with my colleague Fatima who was an experienced technologist. I have been her intern again for one month, during which time I learned all the details of this job, but I don't like when she is prejudiced against patients who ask a lot of questions. The salary of an ultrasound technologist in relation to his tasks is low but this disadvantages does not prevent me from loving this noble profession. When I had passed my OJT, I had sexual harassment, the perpetrator was a nurse. I asked him to stop bothering me because this acts were illegal and unacceptable misconducts, but he replied that it was just a filtration and that it was just a way of showing me that he loved me. I was very dreaded, and I could not sleep anymore, I felt weakness and depression, which deterred me to returning to the internship for a week. I didn't know what canned I do?

Choice 1 : Abandon post.

Choice 2 : Report sexual harassment.

Abandon post.

After this sexual harassment I felt weak, I lost confidence in myself, I felt that my body is no longer mine, the feeling of insecurity and shyness drove me to quit work so that I could no longer see my abuser, or to work in a place that reminded me of every time I had been sexually assaulted.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Report sexual harassment.

After this harassment, I decided as recipient to report these misconducts to the director who did everything necessary to stop this perpetrator. I have advised anyone attacked to report any sexual harassment because it is their right to defend themselves and live in dignity. I managed to return to work in a suitable environment. After two years I had a great opportunity, it is that the HR offers me a new job as chief technologist.

Choice 1 : Accept the post of responsibility.

Choice 2 : Turn down functional upgrade.

Accept the post of responsibility.

I accepted the post offered by the HR because I saw that this post was going to offer me more experience, more knowledge, as well as the possibility of testing my leadership skills. I really liked these experiences from which I learned all ins and out of this job.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Turn down functional upgrade.

I thought about the position offered, in which there was more salary but also more responsibilities and commitment, which does not suit me with my family constraints, I discussed the subject with my husband, and we agreed that my current position is better, since I was able to achieve a balance between work and family.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Work in a clinic.

I applied to work in a well-known medical clinic in the city center, I had an interview, and I was accepted, there were several choices of schedule: morning, evening, night, work on time full and part-time work. What schedule was best for me that allowed me to perform my job without having repercussions on my family life?

Choice 1 : Work part-time.

Choice 2 : Work full time.

Work part-time.

I chose to work part-time because I found that it was the only way that allowed me to be motivated, to give my best while keeping my physical and moral comfort with my family.

Choice 1 : Sufficient wage.

Choice 2 : Financial needs are high.

Sufficient wage.

I was most often embarrassed by office politics. One day there was a lot of work, we were overwhelmed by the number of patients, the majority of employees resigned despite the gravity of the situation and the great need for staff to take care of these patients, which further increased the needs, and urged those who had not aspired into this group, and who decided to stay and do their best despite the fatigue, we have been working overtime despite undermining us. I found it really selfish to leave patients because the time spent on the work schedule was over. After some months. I noticed that I was working overtime every day without fulfillment. Even if my salary was sufficient but being forced to work overtime everyday require compensation package.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Financial needs are high.

Before, my salary was sufficient, but this year my daughter was enrolled in the medical school whose tuition fees are very high, medicine was his dream since childhood. We didn't can let go of a dream just for the sake of material constraints, what should I do to help my daughter?

Choice 1 : Apply for loans and bursaries for full-time studies.

Choice 2 : Look for another job on weekends.

Apply for loans and bursaries for full-time studies.

Faced with this situation, I suggested that she apply for loans and bursaries for full-time studies in order to continue her studies, and I will pay the loans so as not to accumulate debts, and the amount to be paid is not high enough.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Look for another job on weekends.

Faced with this situation, I decided to work weekends to assist my daughter pay school fees and fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.My children are old enough to be independent and wise during my work at the weekend.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Work full time.

I chose to work full time to have a higher salary that allows me to meet our needs which are increasingly high, given the age of the children and the costs of extracurricular activities. Working full time for the long term?

Choice 1 : Having a work accident.

Choice 2 : Stress become depression.

Having a work accident.

One day. I had a lot of patients with Medical Records, I had to work faster, so I didn't check my posture in relation to the ultrasound machine and the position of my hand holding the probe to avoid an accident. After the break I encountered difficulties When I moved my thumb, I was in too much pain, I quickly informed my supervisor, who recommended that I fill out a work accident sheet, and surrender in the emergency room so that I can be evaluated by a specialist doctor. The latter diagnosed me with tendinitis of the wrist. The doctor suggested that I change my workstation or take a long sick leave.

Choice 1 : Change workstation.

Choice 2 : Sick leave.

Change workstation.

I really like my job, and I find it annoying to stay at home without doing anything, that's why I contacted the managers of the HR department to help me to change my workstation temporarily while waiting for me to heal.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Sick leave.

I had too much pain, and I was sad to have this work accident which prevents me from continuing my job which I love and from doing the daily chores at home. I took sick leave of absence in order to 'increase my chances of healing quickly, both physically and mentally.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Stress become depression.

Full-time work offered me a good salary and a lot of experience, but it had a lot of repercussions on my mental well-being, the workload and family responsibilities created great stress for me which turned into a deep depression: I don't want to work, to have fun or even to talk with someone anymore, I went to a psychiatrist who prescribed me antidepressants and asked me to rest. How can I get out of this major depression?

Choice 1 : Seek the help of parents.

Choice 2 : Travel to Morocco to take a period of convalescence.

Seek the help of parents.

I contacted my parents in Morocco, I told them everything that happened, I asked them to come and spend a few months with me because that helps me a lot to overcome my depression. I gave myself a lot of energy and hope.

Choice 1 : End of the story.

Travel to Morocco to take a period of convalescence.

To overcome this depression I needed a period of convalescence in a very calm place, which I like a lot and I did not find better than my native country Morocco, there I found the family, the calm, the best nature that I remember from my childhood.

Choice 1 : End of the story.