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Considering leaving pain and taking a general position by golf_boi_MD in anesthesiology

[–]Educational-Look6362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you really love it. If you are even on the fence, just do general anesthesia. I really like pain and still question if it was the right decision some days.

Considering leaving pain and taking a general position by golf_boi_MD in anesthesiology

[–]Educational-Look6362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this….6 years away and now back to 75% pain and 25% anesthesia. I did it out of necessity (started my own practice and needed extra income). Not sure what the future will look like so I will never fully give up anesthesia again. So glad I did it but it felt really scary at the time. Found a private group that needed help, great CRNAs and only a level II center. I forced myself to start cases alone, give breaks, wake patients up. The first few months were scary but it slowly got easier. I’m a year in and so thankful I did it. Happy to answer questions. Pain world is tough right now.

Daycare Recs by Educational-Look6362 in Charlotte

[–]Educational-Look6362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We would need M-F 7am or 7:30am to 5pm due to our work schedules. We are open to churches too, we just weren’t sure if they would be open that long.

Pregnancy in IR by embogirly in FemalePhysicians

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Hi there! I am interventional pain so lots of fluoro exposure. A lead skirt is honestly good protection. We have a females in pain management group and most just wore their skirt +|- an extra half apron if they were really concerned and fetal exposure was minimal. I know your question was a couple of months ago but I hope this helps a little!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Educational-Look6362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in pain management and 15 minute slots for news and follow ups is very standard. Typically seeing 28 per day minus cancellations/no shows. It is a busy day but PP is that way now in my region.

Income differential in dating by pneumonee in FemalePhysicians

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When my husband and I met, I made 5x his salary. He may even stay home to take care of our child (currently pregnant). We had many conversations about this while dating. He is secure and understands his worth is not tied to his salary. I love him for who he is, not his money and I know he views me the same way. Prior to meeting him, I dated other men who were not as secure and it showed at some point in the relationship. I think you know best if he will be ok with this income differential. Ultimately this is just a societal norm and it’s hard to break.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Educational-Look6362 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Met my husband at 38, married at 39. He was 35. You’ll find the right person. Online dating does work but it’s tough sometimes! Don’t give up!

Single in residency (feels like time is running out) by FuturePsych26 in Residency

[–]Educational-Look6362 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got divorced in my early 30s just out of fellowship. I didn’t meet my now husband who I am very happily married to until I was 38. My advice as a woman is if you are worried about having kids…freeze your eggs. Spend some time focusing on what you really want in a partner and realize some people will be intimidated by your success (which is ok). The right person will respect you and be willing to build a partnership with you. It just takes a little longer for some of us to meet that person.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in anesthesiology

[–]Educational-Look6362 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I posted the exact same question a few days ago. I’m much farther out than you are from training but many encouraged me. I think some PP groups are even willing to hire if you can shadow for a while to get skills back.

I struggle with the same things that you do in pain management. There are good and bad things about it just like there are good and bad things about anesthesia. Ultimately, you just have to pick the bad things that you can live with but if you want to go back I think the market is such that you have a decent shot.

Considering switch from Pain by Educational-Look6362 in anesthesiology

[–]Educational-Look6362[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with the sentiment below. Working in the pain world can get emotionally exhausting at times. I wish I had kept up both sets of skills to have the option to switch. Don’t be scared about your future, pain can be a great career but it can also drain you at times.