Some context is needed when things like that are just thrown out there....
My understanding is that you practice in rural Canada. As such, the figure you're quoting is in Canadian dollars. You are also practicing in a rural environment which may or may not be desireable for people on here.
So I think I'm not out of line when I say that most people reading these forums are American students looking to remain in the United States.
If you're going to just throw out figures like that, they need to be put into context or you're doing people on here a disservice.
I pay my associates $500 per day. This is for a practice in a small town in central Connecticut.
You're correct. I do practice in rural western Canada. My main practice is located in one of the prettiest towns in Canada, surrounded by mountains, lakes and endless recreational opportunities. I realize that the vast majority of optometry students want to work in large urban centres. Keep in mind, though, that there are over 200 CANADIAN optometry students training in the USA any given year. I get lots of PMs from students who are interested in coming back to Canada, or Americans considering a move.
I don't think I really need to qualify my salary #s ...they are what they are.
Also, it is exceedingly difficult to attract ODs to rural western Canada, so if I can educate on the advantages, I will.
Finally, I have a friend who practices in Northern BC, who has been looking for an associate for years. She is booked solid 5 months in advance. She has received one call in all those years.
It's tough.
There....a little context goes a long way.
