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"Just got out of prison."
Classic!
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That was wonderful.
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JETtisoning the ladies goodbye.
Generally, is it hard to make relationships work in anesthesiology vs. other careers in medicine? (I'm not assuming this reason or other reasons behind the end of your relationships...that's kind of personal!) I know that medicine generally is tough on relationships, but I thought anesthesiology was better.
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It is better. Being an anesthesiologist doesn't make one a genius when it comes to the selection process concerning the opposite sex though, as I've so keenly shown.
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Jet always seemed happy ( I did not read the forum for couple of years - residency) and I remember him speaking about his family in a very nice and warm words.
Well, it is sad, but whatever happens - it's for the better, I guess.
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It is hard to make relationships work no matter which specialty you are in.
I really wish you all the best and am a little sad ( I am old-fashioned))) to learn it didn't work.
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Thanks for the kind words.
I'm doing fine, and my children are doing great....which is the most important thing.
I've chose to stay in New Orleans post divorce since I cannot fathom a long term relationship with my two little gorillas.
Pragmatically speaking....here's a learning point.....
Limiting yourself geographically WILL affect your pay.
It certainly has mine.
In the six figure range.
Hope some resident colleagues read this ....I've wrote about the perils of geographically limiting yourself....dudes, you may be talking about a 200K swing!
My fate is clear for now.
I'm in New Orleans because I HAVE TO.
Learn not to
HAVE TO.
You'll make more money.
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great case jet.
can you please explain why using gas would have been a disaster in this case? i am still trying to learn the basics here. thanks!
can you please explain why using gas would have been a disaster in this case? i am still trying to learn the basics here. thanks!
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Hey Bro,
Actually a volatile anesthetic could've been used for maintenance...only problem was we were in the ICU..no anesthesia machine=no gas, hence using periodic IV bumps of propofol for maintenance of general anesthesia. Outside of the operating room you have to be innovative sometimes.
If she would've been brought to the OR, a volatile anesthetic..sevoflurane or desflurane would've been fine if used judiciously, keeping in mind the cardiovascular depressant effects of the volatiles.
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Mine too my man. But I have chosen to limit myself geographically for different reasons and I couldn't be happier. As you know, I could be making bank if I had stayed in my old gig but I'm much happier where I am now. Money isn't everything but it sometimes takes money to realize this unfortunately and then you are stuck. Once you make a certain amount you get accustomed to it and it is very difficult to change or accept less. You often find yourself constantly pushing for more or at least trying t maintain a certain amount when all of a sudden your whole life has passed you by. I personally can't think of anything worse.
It just concerns me when I see residents looking for jobs which pay the most as opposed to which jobs will fit them best. But this is probably the exact reason that more than half of everyone leaves their first gig.
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The biggest steak ain't always the best. Some people just don't learn that, no matter what they're told, until they're chewing a piece of leather.
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Dude. Those numbers are outrageous. I commed you for walking away. Must have been hard, yet looking back it is prolly one of the best decisions you ever made.
And now... YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM, and yours as well I'm sure. I dont' know how long I will last in my current gig. I really like my new hospital, my cool surgeons, my nursing staff. We have fun everyday and provide excellent patient care. Every aspect of anesthesia is represented (except trauma). I'm still pushing the envelope. It's a good gig. My wife and I will clear 7 digits our first year outta residency. BUT.... I'M IN THE MIDWEST AND I AIN'T GETTING ANY YOUNGER. I could be happier as I live for the outdoors.
I'm already feeling like I could be doing something else that is far more fulfilling. I feel as if I SHOULD BE IN THE MOUNTAINS. It energizes me. It's in my blood. However, we are trying to be financially responsible.
In the future, I want to be cool making 250k a year supervising CRNAs if the exchange is the "outdoor gig" in CO, AZ, WY, MN, UT, Etc... I hope I don't sustain any bad injuries between now and then. I'm not in my 20's anymore.
It ain't so cut and dry, but I feel you Noy.
I try to do what I can to make ends meet. Jog everyday with my Dog. All my vacations are in cool places. I play tennis 3x a week and play soccer in a league. I ride my Gixer. Heading out to Spain and Morocco in a month for 2 weeks. BUT IT AINT ENOUGH. I know there is better. The midwest is flat and not that interesting.
A collegue of mine from med school has this in his back yard:
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Can't put $$$ value on this.... Makes me feel like I'm selling out my dreams.
Bottom line... there is more to life and every second that goes by we are closer to death. However, with obama care coming down the line, it ain't cut and dry. Wonder how long I'll hold out🙄
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Dude. Those numbers are outrageous. I commed you for walking away. Must have been hard, yet looking back it is prolly one of the best decisions you ever made.
And now... YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM, and yours as well I'm sure. I dont' know how long I will last in my current gig. I really like my new hospital, my cool surgeons, my nursing staff. We have fun everyday and provide excellent patient care. Every aspect of anesthesia is represented (except trauma). I'm still pushing the envelope. It's a good gig. My wife and I will clear 7 digits our first year outta residency. BUT.... I'M IN THE MIDWEST AND I AIN'T GETTING ANY YOUNGER. I could be happier as I live for the outdoors.
I'm already feeling like I could be doing something else that is far more fulfilling. I feel as if I SHOULD BE IN THE MOUNTAINS. It energizes me. It's in my blood. However, we are trying to be financially responsible.
In the future, I want to be cool making 250k a year supervising CRNAs if the exchange is the "outdoor gig" in CO, AZ, WY, MN, UT, Etc... I hope I don't sustain any bad injuries between now and then. I'm not in my 20's anymore.
It ain't so cut and dry, but I feel you Noy.
I try to do what I can to make ends meet. Jog everyday with my Dog. All my vacations are in cool places. I play tennis 3x a week and play soccer in a league. I ride my Gixer. Heading out to Spain and Morocco in a month for 2 weeks. BUT IT AINT ENOUGH. I know there is better. The midwest is flat and not that interesting.
A collegue of mine from med school has this in his back yard:
😍😍
Can't put $$$ value on this.... Makes me feel like I'm selling out my dreams.
Bottom line... there is more to life and every second that goes by we are closer to death. However, with obama care coming down the line, it ain't cut and dry. Wonder how long I'll hold out🙄
Noy and Sevo, those are great perspectives.
Thanks for sharing.👍
