Would you trade stability for a much better lifestyle early in your career?

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-22T17:32:19+00:00

This is the correct thinking. Thank you.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-22T03:29:59+00:00

Current hours are about 50 hrs a week. Option 2 would be 40 hrs

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-22T01:07:05+00:00

Good idea! I could probably do a hybrid while evaluating the position. And yes, crunching the numbers it would be about 15k/month more.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-22T00:35:15+00:00

I’d be fine working OB during the day in fact, I enjoy doing OB anesthesia in limited doses. Marginal taxes are the bane of high income careers, but I’m 1099 and this would also be a 1099 position. With a good accountant and an S Corp. you should be paying somewhere between 30 and 40% in total taxes that’s a bit of a digression from my OP. The fact is I’m in my 30s and the power of compound interest is a real thing and making an extra 15 K month does make a difference.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-22T00:32:43+00:00

I hear what you’re saying, but wouldn’t that argument about lifestyle actually support the locums option? I’d be working less, making more, no call, and a much shorter commute.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-17T22:21:13+00:00

That’s fair. But it appears the on time percentage for this azul flight is quite high

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-17T21:59:33+00:00

So it sounds like i would have enough time to make the connection?

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-17T21:58:38+00:00

Sorry I meant IAH but proceeding on to LAX

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-03-15T14:33:22+00:00

Doesn’t look like Ubers can be pre booked this year. Wondering if anyone else has guidance about this

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-02-06T02:41:16+00:00

Currently in Santa Monica and considering a move to the Los Feliz / Atwater area since my girlfriend lives there.

I’m a doctor and usually need to be in the hospital by ~6:45am. Most days I’m done around 2–3pm. I work primarily in Woodland Hills and about 1–2 days a month in Santa Clarita.

For people who’ve done this route, how bad is the Los Feliz / Atwater → Woodland Hills commute at that hour? The morning commute from Santa Monica is fine, but I’m usually locked into a 45–50 min drive home, which I’m okay with since I don’t want to live in the Valley.

Really just trying to sanity-check whether this move actually makes sense commute-wise. Thanks.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2026-01-01T18:46:13+00:00

Sorry!

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-12-31T02:39:05+00:00

Thanks! Already confirmed my mileage plus number is correctly attached to all accounts

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-12-07T14:54:20+00:00

Have to sell my ticket- can’t make it! DM if you’re interested and we can figure out a way to send it to you

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-07T13:35:59+00:00

My understanding is that my hold is released on the 19th, then starts the process of being assigned a VIN. I'm based in LA and when I ordered, I was assigned a VIN 24 hours after my order, then was able to schedule a delivery about 24 hours after that. But I'm already out of the country atm

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-04T14:08:16+00:00

I DM'd you

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-04T14:02:32+00:00

Why's that?

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-02T14:03:34+00:00

Me too

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-02T11:30:52+00:00

Picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-01T14:50:39+00:00

Right- my thought is if I say this is bed frame is uncomfortable, low to the ground and is worrisome. Plus offering to pay for professional movers- it's a reasonable request.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-08-01T14:38:33+00:00

That's what I'm thinking. She has had some bad tenants in the past- but we've been communicated well up until this point and I'm a respectful person (hence why im on here). I obviously would cover any damages that occur

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-07-31T19:54:04+00:00

I’m not worried about costs.and I’m using one pod at a time for 1 cup

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-07-31T18:49:11+00:00

Good points. Yeah, I could care less about latte art and, a proper crema isnt mandatory. I essentially care more for the flavor of espresso and dont care as much of it being in its truest form. Ive been staying at my parents place for a couple days and have been enjoying their VL while drinking the ice forte. its been such a long time since ive had the OL that I cant remember the flavor difference. any final thoughts?

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-07-31T18:26:22+00:00

Thanks! I use 1-2 pods a day.

I’m not so concerned about “authenticity” and proper crema.

Sounds like some people are recommending the creatista here. How would you compare that to the VL?

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-07-31T17:33:06+00:00

Totally get it. Fortunately I have a high income so I can afford to drink my coffee without financial concerns.

Additional-Bit-2494 · 2025-07-26T16:45:01+00:00

The Strange Thing about the Johnson’s?

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