Advice Before Dental School

[ElBoogie7321]

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Hello all, brand new poster, but have always used this forum for advice, and now I seek for a more personal one.

I will be heading to Dental School this Fall, and I am beyond excited. I have been working at a local dental office as a DA for about a year and half and they have truly shaped my career path. I have seen a lot, learned a lot, and saved a lot of money working there, but now I feel that working there has run its course. I honestly don't find working there as enjoyable as I used to. But the dilemma is that I do enjoy the pay. I also work another part time job in retail, and look to find a replacement job if I do stop working at the office. And I also start to shadow another practice to see more dentistry within the next week. I plan to stop working completely in June to travel a bit and prepare for the move.

So do I move on from this office, or should I persevere?

 

[Toothout]

I think it's just whatever you want to do, honestly. Do what will make you happier!

 

[Greyangel6]

Does it affect your income tremendously that you can't support yourself? If it doesn't, do what makes you happy dude. and congrats on dental school acceptance!

 

[ElBoogie7321]

Thanks guys, I had a brief shadow today with the new dentist and he was great. I may stick with it for another month and then head to do something else. Thank you!