five05 said:
I figured that was the case, but what exactly does that mean? Specifics would be great..
It means that unless you have some awesome hookup, as a new grad you will start out at the bottom and be constantly on the search for something better. "Bottom" means working for a senior doctor and seeing the patients in their practice who have insurance plans which reimburse quite poorly. It is not uncommon to work long hours and Saturdays. My friends & I have only been working for almost 1 year and we've all had multiple jobs we've quit. I have never worked in any other part of the country so I have no comparison. But I did go to dental school outside of NYC and I remember being lectured about reviewing contracts for potential job offers, all the things you must consider as an associate to make sure you are not getting screwed, having a lawyer review your contract, etc. Of all the job interviews I went on in NYC, no one offered a contract and everything was verbal - as in "Which days do you want? The hours are 9 - 6." My current jobs have no contracts, just verbal agreements. Jobs are a dime a dozen so at least you know you will always have some work. It may not be the most ideal comprehensive care fee-for-service job, but it will be something to pay the rent.
