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BHaus9 said:
Whoa, whoa, whoa... time travel now??? Not fair. And since all women clearly have penis envy, wouldn't you want to travel back to when you still had that testicle, effectively neutralizing your ability to teleport?

Quoting Archer was not my intent, but I know what you're talking about and maybe it seeped into my sub-conscious.
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nah, I don't have penis envy. I get really annoyed when my boobs bounce while I run so I double-bag 'em. I can't imagine having another appendage that will just flop around while I'm trying to exercise.

And I lurrrvvvvvvv archer. I love screwing with people on the phone when you have to do the whole "T as in Tom" thing....

"M...as in 'Mancy'" 👍👍👍👍
 
phnerd1105 said:
O_O


I absolutely abhor running. I love cardio, but I don't know what it is about running that makes me want to stop and die after 1.5 miles.
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You know how some (or most) girls PMS? Well, I don't. I just get extremely grumpy if I can't run one day. Stay out of the line of fire.
 
In other news, I did swim 33 laps/1 mile today. Not continuously though, that's the bad thing. I'm workin on it.
 
Sandstorm said:
nah, I don't have penis envy. I get really annoyed when my boobs bounce while I run so I double-bag 'em. I can't imagine having another appendage that will just flop around while I'm trying to exercise.

And I lurrrvvvvvvv archer. I love screwing with people on the phone when you have to do the whole "T as in Tom" thing....

"M...as in 'Mancy'" 👍👍👍👍
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Well, I think it would be a one-or-the-other type situation... I hope...
 
Sandstorm said:
I assure you I'm not jacked. Cardio queen. I'm 5 7 and ~125lbs. I lovvve running lol.

Though I will get jacked if there is a direct correlation between bench pressing ability and scores on the step exams🙂
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I heard your bench + step 1 has to equal at least 450 for someone to be competitive for ortho..... dunno about other fields. 😎
 
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Ewok!
 
tiedyeddog said:
I can't do it, either. I just blast dance music.
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I learned italian mostly by studying while on the elliptical / bike every night for 90 min-2 hours. Granted, I learned spanish since kindergarten and they're pretty similar soooo it came a lot easier. BUT it's my ace in the hole for still being able to get work outs in while in med school....just multitask👍
 
tiedyeddog said:
Is spotifiy free or is it one of those services you pretty much have to upgrade to avoid the terrible ads?
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Both, but the ads aren't so awful on it. I had the premium for a while, and it was awesome because I had all my playlists on my phone. Though, 10 bucks a month is too steep for me to keep it during med school.
 
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phnerd1105 said:
Both, but the ads aren't so awful on it. I had the premium for a while, and it was awesome because I had all my playlists on my phone. Though, 10 bucks a month is too steep for me to keep it during med school.
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Eeee. The things I'll have to give up :-x. I've been working a ton these past two years. My full time job pays crap but my (not-so) part-time job pays very well. So I've been pretty living preyty comfortable. I did put money away, but it's gonna be an adjustment.

WORTH IT.
 
Sandstorm said:
Eeee. The things I'll have to give up :-x. I've been working a ton these past two years. My full time job pays crap but my (not-so) part-time job pays very well. So I've been pretty living preyty comfortable. I did put money away, but it's gonna be an adjustment.

WORTH IT.
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Actually...I'll ask you guys for advice.


I'm torn between staying on with my full time job where I get $14/hr and it will be an as-I-can basis. I already hired someone to replace me, so she'll have the must-do's covered, but there is always extra work. My boss would be very flexible because hes been through med school and we've discussed the limitations-ie when I'm buried I can't do anything, when I'm not so buried I can come in during the odd hours (weekends/nights). The other positive here is that it's research..,both clinical and lab bench, so it'll help my residency app.

The other job I get as much work as I agree to pick up, but I essentially sign on for 1-3 nights per week for 2-3 months (right now ive signed on for numerous "blocks" so its like 6-7 nights a week) and that schedule would not be flexible. It's easy work for me, and I get paid $30/hour. I also do have the flexibility of NOT taking something on if i know I'll be too buried, but once I agree to the "block" of work, I've got the responsibility to see it through (I teach and tutor so once I pick up a class or tutoring student I'm Locked in). The money is easy and great.


By nature I perform better when I'm forced to keep focus...like when I have a full schedule. So I know for many people working while in med school is an absolute no-no, but I'm positive that it's something i want to do and can handle. Undergrad I worked 25 hours a week, played for my schools team, was involved in numerous ECs, and still maintained a solid GPA. Where my GPA went down or where the quality of my work goes down now is when I don't have a full schedule. It's just how I function optimally.

So...please don't try to discourage me from working (it'll fall on deaf ears)...the advice I'm looking for is which should I go with?
 
Sandstorm said:
Actually...I'll ask you guys for advice.


I'm torn between staying on with my full time job where I get $14/hr and it will be an as-I-can basis. I already hired someone to replace me, so she'll have the must-do's covered, but there is always extra work. My boss would be very flexible because hes been through med school and we've discussed the limitations-ie when I'm buried I can't do anything, when I'm not so buried I can come in during the odd hours (weekends/nights). The other positive here is that it's research..,both clinical and lab bench, so it'll help my residency app.

The other job I get as much work as I agree to pick up, but I essentially sign on for 1-3 nights per week for 2-3 months (right now ive signed on for numerous "blocks" so its like 6-7 nights a week) and that schedule would not be flexible. It's easy work for me, and I get paid $30/hour. I also do have the flexibility of NOT taking something on if i know I'll be too buried, but once I agree to the "block" of work, I've got the responsibility to see it through (I teach and tutor so once I pick up a class or tutoring student I'm Locked in). The money is easy and great.


By nature I perform better when I'm forced to keep focus...like when I have a full schedule. So I know for many people working while in med school is an absolute no-no, but I'm positive that it's something i want to do and can handle. Undergrad I worked 25 hours a week, played for my schools team, was involved in numerous ECs, and still maintained a solid GPA. Where my GPA went down or where the quality of my work goes down now is when I don't have a full schedule. It's just how I function optimally.

So...please don't try to discourage me from working (it'll fall on deaf ears)...the advice I'm looking for is which should I go with?
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First off, you're crazy. I didn't even apply to the med school at which I'm currently employed because I feared I'd always be looking over my shoulder for my boss. Not that I dislike my job... I'm just a) lazy, and b) a pushover, so I needed a substantive excuse to relinquish my responsibilities.

That said, I'd go with option A, because at this point, your medical career should be your priority rather than maximizing your hourly salary. The flexibility of the lab job will be most conducive to your studies and the research aspect is a CV-booster. If and when you find you have extra time on your hands (I'd wait several weeks into the semester at least), then you can consider taking on some instructional blocks.
 
Sandstorm said:
Actually...I'll ask you guys for advice.


I'm torn between staying on with my full time job where I get $14/hr and it will be an as-I-can basis. I already hired someone to replace me, so she'll have the must-do's covered, but there is always extra work. My boss would be very flexible because hes been through med school and we've discussed the limitations-ie when I'm buried I can't do anything, when I'm not so buried I can come in during the odd hours (weekends/nights). The other positive here is that it's research..,both clinical and lab bench, so it'll help my residency app.

The other job I get as much work as I agree to pick up, but I essentially sign on for 1-3 nights per week for 2-3 months (right now ive signed on for numerous "blocks" so its like 6-7 nights a week) and that schedule would not be flexible. It's easy work for me, and I get paid $30/hour. I also do have the flexibility of NOT taking something on if i know I'll be too buried, but once I agree to the "block" of work, I've got the responsibility to see it through (I teach and tutor so once I pick up a class or tutoring student I'm Locked in). The money is easy and great.


By nature I perform better when I'm forced to keep focus...like when I have a full schedule. So I know for many people working while in med school is an absolute no-no, but I'm positive that it's something i want to do and can handle. Undergrad I worked 25 hours a week, played for my schools team, was involved in numerous ECs, and still maintained a solid GPA. Where my GPA went down or where the quality of my work goes down now is when I don't have a full schedule. It's just how I function optimally.

So...please don't try to discourage me from working (it'll fall on deaf ears)...the advice I'm looking for is which should I go with?
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just fyi, I am a med 2. Dunno how many people who post in here know that.

From what you described I would do the first option, the one that pays 14 bucks an hours. It sounds like it is something you could also do for the summer between M1 and M2. You didn't detail how many hours you have to do each night in the other job, the one with the blocks. It sounds like the first one you could schedule stuff a day or two in advance and the other you might not be able to. That's a ton better. It's hard to tell sometimes how involved each individual week is in medical school. Some weeks will be lighter than others.

And for what I did: My school had the traditional 2.5 months of anatomy and then starting into system blocks after anatomy. I did not do any extra work during anatomy. Actually having to go to lab eats up a ton of time and it took that long for me to figure out how to study. No matter what you studied in undergrad you will have to adopt new study patterns for medical school. I would schedule as little extra-curricular stuff as possible until you have taken at least your first test or two.

After anatomy I started a lab job, and probably averaged 15-20 hours a week. Some weeks it was 35 hours, some weeks it was 0. The ability to determine how much work you can do each week is pivotal.

BHaus9 said:
First off, you're crazy. I didn't even apply to the med school at which I'm currently employed because I feared I'd always be looking over my shoulder for my boss. Not that I dislike my job... I'm just a) lazy, and b) a pushover, so I needed a substantive excuse to relinquish my responsibilities.

That said, I'd go with option A, because at this point, your medical career should be your priority rather than maximizing your hourly salary. The flexibility of the lab job will be most conducive to your studies and the research aspect is a CV-booster. If and when you find you have extra time on your hands (I'd wait several weeks into the semester at least), then you can consider taking on some instructional blocks.
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I agree. Don't do it for the money. Do it for the research you can list on your app. You'll be making money in a few short years, 100 bucks a week is a drop in the ocean.
 
phnerd1105 said:
Both, but the ads aren't so awful on it. I had the premium for a while, and it was awesome because I had all my playlists on my phone. Though, 10 bucks a month is too steep for me to keep it during med school.
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dang. I have had sirius-XM for about five years now. I listen to it on my phone, computer, and car but I have often pondered about spotify or pandora. hmm...
 
tiedyeddog said:
It's getting kind of boring. I hate all of the tricep work in it.
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Haha I should modify my previous declaration of love...I love the intensity of the workout but it makes my arms too muscular. So I end up skipping exercises and doing two modules.
 
Sandstorm said:
Eeee. The things I'll have to give up :-x. I've been working a ton these past two years. My full time job pays crap but my (not-so) part-time job pays very well. So I've been pretty living preyty comfortable. I did put money away, but it's gonna be an adjustment.

WORTH IT.
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I don't have a job this summer, even though I looked pretty hard for one. My savings are dwindling, which does not help my shopping habits. I hate relying on my parents for spending money, but looks like that's whats going to happen.

Unless I can get a 5 hr/week job or something....
 
Sandstorm said:
Yes. Until I grow the aforementioned testicle so that I can trade it for a teleporter. Then I'll be a hermaphrodite for some time, then a lady again
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Also, if you wanted to be she hulk, you'd have to go into law instead.

Yes, I'm so into comics that I know She Hulk is a lawyer.
 
SilentSoldier said:
Also, if you wanted to be she hulk, you'd have to go into law instead.

Yes, I'm so into comics that I know She Hulk is a lawyer.
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Does it help that I think if I REALLY wanted a payday (which I do not) id become a malpractice lawyer and sue the pants off doctors instead of entering tje healthcare field as a physician and getting raped by the government (with the advent of ACO)...


Ps- I abhor the aforementioned practices and still intend to become a physician come hell or high water. It's what I was made for.
 
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