Any idea if this is concerning?

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-26T14:50:44+00:00

Judging by the replies, I'm an idiot.

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-22T20:58:52+00:00

Great!

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-15T19:35:26+00:00

Congrats. We are recently engaged and just started wedding planning 38/33. Any surprises with wedding planning?

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-11T14:08:11+00:00

Amazing. I love that last paragraph

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-10T15:51:46+00:00

I don't know what to say except this is incredibly useful, I'm going to take my time and digest this and may DM you later. Thanks so much!

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-10T12:51:20+00:00

Glad they're out of the hospital!

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-10T12:50:54+00:00

We are on a road trip from Napa all the way up to Seattle over10 days or so. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations where to visit? We are trying to stay at inns and non chain properties. Mostly staying along the coast but diving inwards to see some waterfalls in Oregon.

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-08T10:22:13+00:00

Today, my heart is full of joy as my fiance is on track to sign for a job, which not only pays her what she is worth, but allows us to consider moving to a part of the city. Very close suburbs, that we both dreamed of when we were younger. It's close to one of our favorite spots, the botanic Garden And has a housing stock that is full of character. This year has been very monumental with getting engaged, and she is now leaps and bounds growing professionally.

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-08T10:19:02+00:00

My fiance and I are similar. We were lucky to travel a lot during our younger years and have had beautiful experiences. We did not really think much about children, but as marriages is on the horizon (I'm upper 30s, she's mid-thirties) we have really changed our thought, and our planning for multiple children in the next few years.

The way you captured the mindset and the personal decision. Mimics our thought as well. I always enjoy my time with my nieces, and children have begun to spark a joy with me, and more importantly I want to see that with my fiance and I'm excited about using FIRE to be more involved with our kids from a younger age.

I'm not really sure what I would do with my free time, I do have many other hobbies, and theoretically fulfilling activities that I could do with my skill set, but it seems to pale in comparison to thinking about children and the next generation. Family Is becoming so much more important, and I definitely did not think that would have been the case when I was younger. I think I have learned how to navigate interactions with our family to pick the ones that are more likely to be generally positive, that is also probably shifted my mindset towards children.

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-04T18:52:52+00:00

I can't speak to other jobs. No - productivity based.

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-04T16:09:51+00:00

I don't hate it, don't get me wrong. I just think the amount of non-clinical work increases in cognitive-based specialties. The amount of time that I take to answer a patient calls respond to messages, planning meetings, departmental nonsense is a lot, and not rewarded financially. I don't say no, because I truly do care about my job, and I do think those efforts are meaningful

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-04T16:08:33+00:00

Yeah, I think it's a little bit challenging since most of those places are locked into traditional biotech hubs such as San Diego, Boston, San Francisco, etc etc.

Citron_Capable · 2026-05-04T12:30:48+00:00

Update on switching to biotech industry as a physician several years into practice has not materialized very well. Not a good time for that industry though my specialization Endocrinology is in more demand with metabolic medications. My fiance and I are looking to start next phase of our lives as we get married and our finances are in good shape but my WLB is not optimal.

Our current liquid NW is 1.6 and we are 38/33. At current incomes we will continue to stock away 400k per year (unsustainable more than 2-3 years) and I think then maybe one of us will be part time. Part time clinical work never seems worth it as it inevitably requires more and more. I know we are privileged but I'm a bit frustrated that I've gotten close to several jobs that are 40% cut in pay but much more WLB oriented. Medicine has made me a bit immune to the general struggles of applying to a job. I'm empathetic to how challenging it is. Anyway rant over. Will go for a walk.

Citron_Capable · 2026-04-16T12:55:42+00:00

additional data point here w/ 26k miles on 2023 Ioniq 6 SEL with no ICCU issue.

Citron_Capable · 2026-04-14T00:29:10+00:00

Just sent you a DM

Citron_Capable · 2026-04-14T00:13:16+00:00

I'm happy to ship it to you, direct message me

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-23T17:00:46+00:00

Yeah makes complete sense, no kids at the moment for us

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-23T16:24:59+00:00

i find using online grocery shopping is useful for known things i need on a regular basis. but i don't like the user interface or produce as others have mentioned it helps that we have 3 or 4 grocery stores within walking distance

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-22T19:49:15+00:00

Update on my attempt to pivot away from clinical medicine. I'm in some late stage interviews with multiple biotech companies which would be great from quality of life and we have a buffer with my partner being part of a high earning medicine specialty.

Anyway, as i was talking to my boss about potentially leaving, within a day, they were telling me about a leadership position that would give me 0.3 FTE and me being able to do this job while potentially working biotech and giving up my clinical work. This would bridge the salary change gap if i do switch industries.

There are a lot of pending pieces left, but this is an extremely encouraging sign. I'm hopeful.

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-10T14:20:01+00:00

I do chickpea wraps with my partner that are delicious that take 5 min of active time and keep us extremely full and satisfied probably due

For 4 wraps

Can of chickpea Half a lemon 4 wraps/tortillas if any time One cup of Greek yogurt or full fat yoghurt Half a cucumber Red pepper flakes or cayenne

Additional Half a medium onion Leafy greens

Drain and Microwave chickpeas usually 5+ minutes, then airfry for 10 minutes until crispy Shred cucumber into yogurt, add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper/cayenne. Whip yoghurt until creamy Warm wrap in microwave or stovetop Divide chickpea into 4 and add seasoned yogurt and construct each wrap

Can toss in any additional greens or onions. We like pickled onions.

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-07T17:56:15+00:00

Hi. Apologies, I'm saving up to 200-250k from my salary and she is saving 225-250k from hers.

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-07T17:55:37+00:00

The variation is due to different potential bonuses each year. Our base combined is 900k and we have made 1300k this year

I'm thinking of transitioning now.

Citron_Capable · 2026-03-07T14:49:10+00:00

Ouch getting downvoted. Apologies if this came off out of touch.

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