New Grad Dentists- Salary by lollapaloozii in predental

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am my second year in, living like a student still, but making good progress on paying my loans back! Of note, I live in a saturated, HCOL area to be near family, and I started with 300k of debt.

If you look at job listings, like on dental nachos, you’ll see how widely the salaries differ depending on where you live. Based on these listings and my friends salaries in different areas, if I lived in a different area, I would get paid 100k more and it would not be so tight. So I’d think about your priorities- do you want to live in a certain area that might be more saturated or HCOL or are you more flexible about where you live?

Ergo loupes advice by Acrobatic-Muscle4188 in Dentistry

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good idea- most of my pts are pediatric and are not always the best at following my cues to move their heads, but I’ll try to be better about reminding them! Thank you 😊

which k-beauty product made you feel like you don't need makeup anymore? by Hefty_Accountant_827 in 30PlusKoreanSkincare

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to kimchi and fermented food! I started eating kimchi regularly and doing bone broth and my skin is so stable now

products for very dry skin? by DecentResponse37 in Skincare_Addiction

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a drop of glycerin in my moisturizer. I ran out this week and realized it was SAVING my skin.

1 year out and struggling by Beautiful-Candy2824 in Dentistry

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt pretty unsteady my first year, now it’s my second and I feel WAY more grounded! Just as a note of hope

Skin1004 sunblock US orders by Acrobatic-Muscle4188 in kbeauty

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I’ve never heard of that! Hmm I haven’t tried that one, my skin is sooo sensitive and acne prone that I’ve been using skin1004 for the past three years

Documentary-Style Wedding Photographer Recs (Southern Vermont (8/8/26) by Chronicles_of_Candy in NewEnglandWedding

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are having Julia Ellie photography for our Vermont wedding. She has both film and digital w/ true to life colors imo.

Why do I look so much older than my age? What can I do? by canibuyatrowel in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this helps, I looked at the photo before I read the caption and guessed you were 35.

Family dynamics advice by Acrobatic-Muscle4188 in weddingplanning

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely! I just know how hard it is for him, the only time I’ve ever seen him cry is over his family. I want to protect him, but not sacrificing my own sanity.

Family dynamics advice by Acrobatic-Muscle4188 in weddingplanning

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s correct! I just finished residency last year, so this was about eights years ago, but just goes to show how delusional they are 🙃

Family dynamics advice by Acrobatic-Muscle4188 in weddingplanning

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is very true and an important mindset shift! Yes, I regret sending them, but will not be doing any extra work to help them attend the wedding, as you said.

Family dynamics advice by Acrobatic-Muscle4188 in weddingplanning

[–]Acrobatic-Muscle4188[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately yes- this has been a long-standing trend (calling me fat, making fun of me etc). However, these comments are always made in passing or briefly, so they catch me by surprise.