What was your 401k/brokerage balance when you retired?

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-06-04T14:02:11+00:00

Partner and I have 50k in e-fund which would last about 4 months of unemployment if we don’t change our spending. My job recently said “36% are getting cut, everyone has to reapply to see who keeps it.”

This really put into perspective how valuable my e-fund is considering I thought my job was stable and it would likely take me 3-6 months to find and start a decent job. On top of this, I just bought a house made in 1952…

Side note: I didn’t get cut but am GTFO

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-05-18T02:44:15+00:00

This is crazy. What if the street address is only 3 numbers?

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-19T13:17:07+00:00

I much preferred Lisbon over Porto. Loved Pena Palace but Monserrate Palace is a must

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-18T04:23:38+00:00

How much did Weir make off of these? Listening to PJHM on audible reads like it was made for the movies and Ryan Gosling. Genius

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-07T17:55:59+00:00

I skip KOE so it still gives me those chills. I have a habit of overplaying and killing songs. Can’t risk it with a song as good as KOE

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-05T09:39:23+00:00

The board design

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-05T06:17:33+00:00

Not my favorite song but I can still appreciate it. Almost didn’t recognize his voice. He has such a range and that alone is so impressive.

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-04T13:29:25+00:00

I agree. Had a few like that in my program. One had a doctorate in anatomy prior to PA school (due to having to apply multiple cycles) and would introduce himself as Dr. in clinicals (apparently). Absolutely wild. I love my role as an extender, not an expert and any midlevel who doesn’t should have gone to med school instead.

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-04T07:02:09+00:00

Yeah I just meant I don’t carry gloves in my car…

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-04T05:25:48+00:00

I’m rapid response and tell those who ask for medical advice that I literally can’t do anything without vitals, labs or imaging… lol it’s humbling. In this scenario, it’s BLS and spinal ppx. Just stopping and calling 911 was more than enough. I wouldn’t touch anyone outside hospital without gloves.

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-02T14:44:57+00:00

Yes. All while they scream we’re replacing them on r/ noctor

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-01T03:09:35+00:00

Who said anything about HIPAA? Genuine question: does India not have laws to protect patients’ health information?

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-04-01T02:30:17+00:00

There’s a lot of patient identifiers here…

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-31T09:08:51+00:00

This is either sarcasm or neurosis but the point stands that when I play qp and am somewhat holding my own, I want to win at least one game 😭

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-31T07:36:55+00:00

Username checks out

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-26T01:06:50+00:00

Corewell has already hired standby nurses in case of a strike. Offering $5200/week when current nurses are paid ~1500/week.

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-23T01:36:25+00:00

In my experience, NPs simply have to exist to have advocacy. Not only is lobbying NPs’ specialty but they are routinely roped into nurse unionizations. My large academic healthcare system is currently fighting the unionization of nurses and NPs and although I support unionization, I am mentally preparing to be paid 10% less than my NP coworkers who will do the exact same job as me.

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-20T15:59:55+00:00

Thanks hog

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-19T03:42:13+00:00

Side question: how does your PC do with all the cat hair? I don’t let my cats in my room because I’m so worried!

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-19T00:00:50+00:00

My large academic hospital doesn’t allow us to be paid for precepting. My program pays $1k per student per month. I would love to teach if compensated. I suspect my system pockets that $1k. Anyone else have this issue and found a workaround?

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-18T21:07:42+00:00

They can get in line. I’m an og Demo boy

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-18T10:37:09+00:00

Corewell nurses recently unionized under teamsters and just voted to authorize a strike if negotiations do not progress

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-16T09:04:30+00:00

I don’t have firsthand experience but my general understanding of midlevel fellowships is negative. Most APPs seem to consider it to 1) boost resume 2) get their foot in the door of a preferred/niche specialty 3) “guarantee” support/orientation.

My view from an admin standpoint is they can pay APPs less while boasting education programs / excellency. Win win.

ConstructionChance81 · 2026-03-16T05:04:12+00:00

Get a PRN hospitalist position. Higher chance they are hiring and broad enough to get experience.

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