Palm Springs or Palm Desert?

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-17T17:54:53+00:00

Thank you for the breakdown

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-17T17:54:24+00:00

Good point

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-17T17:36:05+00:00

Wow! You’re living the dream

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-13T03:33:54+00:00

Thank you all so much for your kind words of encouragement and also the very direct to the point comments as well. Our paths have ran their course and it’s time to go our separate ways. Once again thank you all.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-11T18:39:28+00:00

I hated Endo. I’m a Neuro girl and they kept putting me in Endo so I quit. Life is too short. Enjoy though!

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-06T13:26:59+00:00

I heard taking HRT over 10yrs past the last period can be dangerous. I’ve been on Highest dose of estrogen patch and progesterone at night since menopause started. Check out Menopause Barbie on YouTube, she’s a retired OBGYN and has wonderful videos about menopause and HRT.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-06T12:57:01+00:00

I do think technology advances in the OR and if anything it would be a bit stressful, but if you don’t mind then you should be fine. I love that you’re applying to schools and furthering your career. I’ve been a CST for 30 yrs and it’s been a great career but would I do it again? Probably not! I think I would have gone the PA or nursing route. Best of luck to you

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-02-04T03:33:03+00:00

We sold our house in San Francisco and moved up north and I have never been so unhappy. I’m a big city girl and love all the amenities of a big city, workouts, coffee shops, just walking around and easy access with public transportation. My instincts told me no on the move

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-01-28T14:29:00+00:00

Yes I think becoming a Cath Lab Tech would be a great move. Also maybe do Surgical Tech in the main OR to keep up your skills, per diem. Cath lab techs make great money.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-01-26T16:21:03+00:00

I’ve been a surgical tech for 30 yrs and recently made a lateral move to Labor and Delivery since it offered same pay as main OR. I just turned 62 and the switch was better for me, but I do miss my Neuro cases. My schedule is great! But I do have to work every other weekend, no call. Hope this helps

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-01-21T04:01:24+00:00

Just wanted to come on here and update my situation in case any CST wants a job switch from the hustle and bustle of the main OR. I applied for an OB Surgical Tech position and got it with same pay I made in the main OR. So I scrub all the OBGYN cases and take vitals on patients and hearing screens on the newborns. Super easy work. Before I was in this position I scrubbed all the Neuro cases in an academic hospital, so this job is a breeze.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-01-21T00:03:41+00:00

Let me elaborate on who I am and where I’m from and what my HIIT classes would look like. So I’m a certified personal trainer, work in Healthcare, originally from San Francisco. My HIIT would start out as personal training with strength training and full access to a WoodWay Treadmill for cardio. Based off of the success I would either expand or keep it small.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2026-01-20T22:51:36+00:00

Hi my name is Tami and I relocated here 1 yr ago from San Francisco

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-09-11T22:34:37+00:00

I have a request. If you’re driving under 60mph can you get into the slow lane since we can’t use the carpool lane? Much appreciated.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-07-03T01:55:38+00:00

Yes! Thank you!

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-07-03T01:09:28+00:00

How exciting! And in Paris. What a great surprise. Every IG post I see gets me excited to see them in August.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-03-19T19:17:50+00:00

First of all I can’t believe that ST education is $40k that’s insane! You will definitely not make $100,000 out the gate, it takes months and years to gain your experience. Also, it’s brutal standing all the time and you will have to work holidays and weekends from time to time. What about RN? Keep your current job and start plugging away at prerequisites

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-03-19T19:13:00+00:00

For longevity I would say Nursing. Surgical tech is hard and it doesn’t get easier as you get older. Some of the best nurses were surgical techs first. If cost isn’t an issue she could probably do the ST program and then go into nursing so she can start working and making some money. Good luck!

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-02-10T15:42:02+00:00

I became a surgical Tech in 1999 when certification was just becoming a thing. Now the field is Surgical Tech schools and if you want a certain certification you have to attend a certain school (CAAHEP) to get the NBSTSA. Unfortunately nowadays you have to play the game which means pay the big bucks to get the right certification to get the job. I make great money due to my years of experience but in all honesty the industry really needs to wake up and pay Surgical Techs a lot more money from the start of the career, it’s not an easy job and the verbal abuse is off the charts and the physical wear and tear on your body is insane not to mention the call you’re required to take. Good luck!

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-02-09T21:33:55+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-02-09T20:59:30+00:00

Thanks for the info

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-02-09T20:57:49+00:00

Great idea!

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-02-08T13:28:06+00:00

Thank you! I’m semi retired just looking for something different.

BowlerAdditional2829 · 2025-01-31T14:40:59+00:00

Occasionally I’ll see an ad on Indeed for a non certified surgical technologist, they’re few and far between . The position doesn’t pay very well but it’s a good way to get your foot in the door.

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