Being asked your occupation - is it normal?

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Need a reality check here to see if i'm overreacting.

When looking for services, is it normal to be asked outright what your job is and whether youre sure you can afford it? :o

I was after some private services (healthcare) and contacted someone. Before getting into my issues and what I was after, the first thing she asked was my job and asked if i was sure i could afford her services. Which immediately put me off and made sure I went with someone else.

Am i overreacting? Or would that kind of approach to possible new clients put others off too?
 
maccapacca said:
Because most of their work is paid for through insurance. Not very may people pay cash for their services.
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Sure, but he didnt even ask whether it was going through insurance or not...and surely if someone is looking privately and paying cash, they wouldnt do it if they couldnt afford it?

PS, havent posted it in the thread yet but i bought a gorgeous sword from a site you linked me a while back. Much appreciationis.
 
every time I've been seen by a consultant they ask my occupation when taking a history, seems fairly standard and probably gives them a bit more detail about your lifestyle

though in this instance it seems they're worried about whether you can pay - that is probably because you sound like a ***** on the phone :p

it is odd - is this a consultant physician/surgeon of some sort of some other healthcare provider? Most consultants seem to work in groups with others and share secretarial services/consulting rooms etc.. it would be odd to speak to them directly without having an appointment first
 
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Well it is just a question. You can refuse to answer if you really want.

Evidently, you've gone with someone else who didn't ask. So you've exercised your freedom!
 
dowie said:
every time I've been seen by a consultant they ask my occupation when taking a history, seems fairly standard and probably gives them a bit more detail about your lifestyle

though in this instance it seems they're worried about whether you can pay - that is probably because you sound like a ***** on the phone :p
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Yah, same. They usually ask as part of setting up the treatment plan etc. but this was literally the first thing he asked, before anything else :o

I do sound a bit like a *****
 
muon said:
Well it is just a question. You can refuse to answer if you really want.

Evidently, you've gone with someone else who didn't ask. So you've exercised your freedom!
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Yes, im happy with the person I went with..Just wondering if others would have found that question, in that context, a little rude?
 
maybe yeah especially if they're making the inference that they don't think you can pay obvious then it is pretty rude. Sorry I edited my post after you replied already - is this a consultant or some sort or some other type of healthcare provider?

As a hunch I'm going to say alternative health person like a chiropractor or something?
 
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theleg said:
Yes, im happy with the person I went with..Just wondering if others would have found that question, in that context, a little rude?
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I can see why some people might be offended, but I doubt the person on the phone meant it in a condescending manner. I would have given them the benefit of the doubt, as it is likely them just being helpful.
 
Being aware of any potential occupational hazards would be pretty normal for healthcare provider in order to gauge your liability?

Big difference between a double agent and a librarian for example.
 
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muon said:
I can see why some people might be offended, but I doubt the person on the phone meant it in a condescending manner.
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Oh i dont think it was malicious..perhaps snobby but i dont think he was being intentionally rude.

but i wonder, would he have refused to give me a consultation had i said i was a shelf stacker for example?
 
asim18 said:
Being aware of any potential occupational hazards would be pretty normal for healthcare provider no?

Big difference between a double agent and a librarian for example.
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It wasnt about the job itself, it was purely about whether or not I could afford his fees.
 
One extra piece of info is that not only are her fees not listed anywhere but after asking my occupation, she asked how much i was expecting to pay. That was also a big red flag for me. :o cost wasnt really an issue tbh as its essential treatment.
 
that is a bit odd then, physios tend to just have a fixed price per session

I'd stay well away in that case, sounds more like she's trying to figure out how much she can bill you for rather than can you afford her services

can you get your GP or a consultant to refer you to a physio (NHS or private) - they'll hopefully be able to recommend a reputable one
 
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