Questions about the Dental Hygiene field?

I am a freshman in college and have decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene. However, I recenetly talked to a girl who is a RDH and she said that she hates the job! This is the first time I've heard this from a hygienist and I am just wondering if any other RDH agrees? Also, if you are someone who gets queasy with blood or surgery, would this be a good field?

Questions about the Dental Hygiene field?
I am a hygienist and believe i am sometimes overpaid. You have to be working in an office where you like the dentist and the other women. It can be a difficult job when you are booked solid and don't have time to hit the bathroom, but working 3-4 days a week is quite nice. I live in New England and make $40.00 an hour and have 401 k. If you get a yuck mouth, I use my ultrasonic which quickly removes plaque without having to touch it. As far as being queasy with blood, well, it can be bloody. Have you observed a hygienist in your own dentist's office? Ask if you can first. It's actually more bloody being an assistant who has to deal with extractions and such. I love people and have bonded so well with the same patients that they will only see me. I graduated in '04' and am very happy with my decision. I do remember being very self conscious ( and still am a little) when I tell people I am a hygienist because some people will say, " How can you stand working in people's mouths?". I tell them that I love my job and that usually shuts them right up. Soon I will be taking 4 months off for maternity then only working 3 days a week. Perfect career if you want a family some day. Hope this helps. Good luck and study hard!!!