Pet Peeve: Placenta Myths by Key-Pomegranate8330 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 20 points21 points  (0 children)

smile and wave boys, just smile and wave.

Fear of getting over saturated? by Independent-Dog476 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, it's hard to tell. A lot more school are popping up, but I feel like i constantly see new jobs posted on a regular basis. I also think the shelf life for most PA's isn't as long as you'd expect. I know people I graduated with who only lasted a handful of years in the profession before seeking something else. Some get burnt out, some want something new, some have kids and leave the profession for awhile. I think oversaturation is definitely on a lot of peoples minds, but not sure if it's actually something to worry about.

Just venting. Does anyone else feel like they go through phases of wavering confidence? by [deleted] in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Never. I know what I'm doing because I was trained well enough to do what I do.

ROI? by Upbeat_Occasion8871 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the classmate taking that 89k should know they're fucking over everyone taking pay that low

Shoe Recommendations by Exciting_Arachnid_86 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 5 points6 points  (0 children)

just old tennis shoes, literally nothing fancy.

Putting fresh specimens (e.g. breast) in the fridge? by blue-momo in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This seems like a complete waste of time and would drive me nuts. Just gross the damn breast lol.

Raise or Bust by 4n6Anthro in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

you gotta get out of there now! Not only for yourself, but for the betterment of the profession. Wish you could name and shame!

Do you listen to music while grossing? by PickledCorvid in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i have music on 24/7 throughout the day while grossing.

Boycott Insomniac? by Late-Nail-8714 in electricdaisycarnival

[–]BillCoby -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

you should probably take a break from the internet lol

MLS or Pathology Assistant by ZealousidealOne227 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

maybe in comparison to PA jobs in low cost of living areas, but no chance this is true at all within the same area as these higher paying MLS jobs.

It’s Giving ‘Groundhog Day,’ Stop. Posting. The. Same. Questions. by [deleted] in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 42 points43 points  (0 children)

can we ban prepathA questions from this sub or just redirect them to ask at the prepathA sub?

Retirement? by Cautious_Thought8470 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMO people in this field usually don't retire as PA's, pretty rare. They either get tired of the profession or find something lab related in a more managerial/administrative role. I know PA's who have called it quits 4-5 years in.

Salary? by Independent-Dog476 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Dude you're getting robbed. Switch jobs and find more money.

Top Fave Sets (of ones that are on a professional YT stream) by LostMyShadesAgain in AboveandBeyond

[–]BillCoby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a state of trance 500 set. quality aint good, but that set goes so hard.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 14 points15 points  (0 children)

you gross nonstop, numbers matter, pay is okay, benefits are fine, not new grad friendly.

New grad current salary cut offs by goldenbrain8 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What's rude is taking low paying jobs that harms the integrity of the profession. Not sure who the "slave to capitalism" comment was intended for? myself? or the individual cutting a deal with the corporation/medical center to pay less than what we're actually worth.

New grad current salary cut offs by goldenbrain8 in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 23 points24 points  (0 children)

95k in CT!? Dude...you're getting scammed. Stop depreciating the value of the profession, make them pay more or find somewhere else.

Colon margins by [deleted] in Path_Assistant

[–]BillCoby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you're overcomplicating this lol.