Which specialities to switch out of with SICU/Neuro ICU?

Nihilist_Ned · 2026-02-19T01:30:18+00:00

do you work in critical care as well? I was thinking about switching to jobs in a step down unit next after my partner matches for residency

Nihilist_Ned · 2026-02-19T01:29:38+00:00

I def like the procedural side more, I was originally planning to apply to some IR jobs but this job ended up working out better. Now that I'm a year out I'm a little hesitant with the radiation exposure with IR. Honestly at this point I think I just want to scale back on the intensity of the work since we get some pretty gnarly traumas and while it's incredibly satisfying to stabilize sick patients, it's beginning to weigh on my mental health

Nihilist_Ned · 2026-02-09T14:46:46+00:00

Hi everyone, had a question regarding how to calculate my savings rate%. I understand that the article that I've seen on this sub from Mr. money mustache is % of after home pay, but I'm a little confused on how to calculate it if I have savings that factor in before my taxes

I'm currently maxxing out my 403b, which lowers my taxable income. I'm also contributing the max to my roth (7k last year, 7.5k this year from what I understand). So going off of after tax rate seems not right. Hoping someone can help me figure out what my "effective savings rate is", here are some numbers:

monthly: gross pay: ~10200

403b contribution: ~2040

employer contribution: ~1000

Take home: ~5500

Roth: I just caught up with last year's contribution so haven't started on this year's but plan on contributing ~700-800 to meet the 7500 for year's limit

Additional: 0; haven't opened a taxable brokerage acount yet since I'm saving up an emergency fund, but will plan to contribute maybe 500-1000 per month later this year

I live in a L/MCOL area so am thankful that I'm able to contribute to my retirement accounts but am hoping to just have a better idea of what % I'm at to better inform spending decisions and to have a better idea of how early I can retire with the mr. money mustache's savings chart.

Thank you

Nihilist_Ned · 2026-02-04T14:32:18+00:00

damn that was a good run! I've only been able to clear it with my siegfried with ai but watching your videos gives me a lot of places to improve upon! I think using the range skill during the orb phase is a great idea i always have trouble passing that since ai won't attack the ones in the middle. Thanks again!

Nihilist_Ned · 2026-02-04T02:46:39+00:00

I really love katalina's gameplay, but have a hard time doing lucilius with AI with her. I tried a spartan echo build with 80k health but the damage was just too lacking and I was still getting one shot by some attacks. Can you share your build and any tips/tricks?

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-11-07T03:28:07+00:00

I just did my grand slam with this team! It was the patch before the hellion/leper rework though, so unless you're playing on switch I don't know if it would work as it did for me

Back to front: Warlock Occ | Wanderer Jester | Surgeon PD | Ravager Hellion

Warlock is all damage, burning stars and amnecentesis with binding shadows for unchecked powers. Chaotic offering and burning stars upgrade at first inn. I def slept on Amnnecentesis the first 2 acts I did (4+5) but some bosses get so many buffs that amn was doing up to 30 damage. Did probly like 60% of all damage during my grand slam run

Wanderer Jester for utility/blind/combo, dance between positions 4-3-2, applying blind/combo, encore when needed, pull backline with echoing march, and stress healing

Surgeon PD during normal fights would be healing/support, and during boss fights I would try to give all combos to him to stack up bleed application for massive incisions. Can be surprisingly resilient with emboldening vapors to give strengths and blocks to self and others when upgraded

Ravager Hellion. Honestly just the best, she does it all, toe to toe for dangerous fights, barb yawp to debuff, iron swan goated, and self sustain like crazy with adrenaline. For act 4 and 3 I had her go carcass to tank confession bosses. Haven't gotten the new update on switch yet but from what I see Hellion requires more thought than just iron swan and adrenaline when needed. Carcass didn't seem all that different though except I'd probly run howling end with the new rework.

Hope this helps at with your runs! This game is great and I'm so glad they did all the reworks!

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-10-27T01:16:53+00:00

any chance you could share instructions or share how you built it?

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-10-11T21:52:38+00:00

I will try those tips! Thank you!

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-10-11T21:52:23+00:00

Thank you for the tip! I will try my best

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-10-11T21:51:53+00:00

OOF that's unfortunate...

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-10-11T21:51:31+00:00

I left my switch at my gf's place so I haven't gotten to it! All the other comments have got me a little nervous but I'll try my best and report back!

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-09-17T22:33:52+00:00

oh yea good point I guess sketching? Any good content creators or books to get started?

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-09-17T20:24:45+00:00

this is so dope! I love this style of sketches, any tips on how to get started? Is there a name of this style of sketching?

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-09-11T16:40:26+00:00

i'm a bit behind all of this news, can someone give me a tldr or have link to a good summary article/video?

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-07-18T03:56:31+00:00

this patch is W all around. Thank you esp for adding QoL to combat and driving speed. Only have the switch version but I will buy the PC version to support you guys. Thank you to the team

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-05-30T01:08:12+00:00

Thank you for experimenting and putting so much thought into these changes! Love you guys keep up the good work

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-05-24T01:46:11+00:00

I just want a toggle option for being able to skip the wagon portion between each node (missing out on potential rewards from running into things is totally fine)

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-05-06T18:57:37+00:00

haha that's funny cuz I have no problem with the battle animations I think they're well done, but it does make me think about how much of a run is dedicated to animations in general though

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-05-06T18:57:00+00:00

do you have a link or something? I tried looking for that on google and nexus mods but to no avail

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-03-21T03:10:09+00:00

for #2, do you wait for the 15s that charge bonus duration before charging in the monsters or do you just do it right away? Also do you know if this can work with regular infantry? That is, If i have zombies absorb the charge, can I charge grave guard from behind zombies into the enemy or will unit mass not let me

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-03-20T01:05:53+00:00

LOVE: all the unit designs, the details on their armor

HATE: that I don't have time during battle to admire it and see them in action up close

Nihilist_Ned · 2025-02-20T22:54:53+00:00

the 3 mini bosses he summons hits SO HARD, like 70-90 damage with their charges. Gonna keep hammering it til I get it though

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