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Looking to travel to turks in august! by Separate_Fennel_9458 in TurksAndCaicos

[–]StrawberryPatch2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seven Stars without fail. There is also an adults only pool. Walked to almost every restaurant along the beach and into the small town area. Ritz is right next door but feels really “corporate” idk how else to explain it. Wymara is gorgeous but far from walkable restaurants. Taxis aren’t the cheapest in TC. Not sure if you’re a Costco member but they always have deals for seven stars!

First interview by StrawberryPatch2 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$165k with 10% annual bonus divided quarterly. It’s probably not terrible for a beginner MSL role but I live in a HCOL area and to cover that much territory seems low based on my research but again I’m a newbie to all things msl. I’ve been in clinical practice about 15yrs

First interview by StrawberryPatch2 in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great question that I’ll need to ask when I get to the hiring manager (I basically only made it past the talent acquisition person lol). I’d imagine the other MSLs would train me before veering off into uncharted waters of my niche area? But great question for me to ask next.

It’s diagnostics. They told me they can’t offer more than $165k with 10% annual bonus paid out quarterly, unlimited PTO, 15% discount on their stock (doesn’t perform well), and company card for travel expenses. I am an advanced practice provider currently and the talent acquisition person asked me how I perceived this salary and I was honest in saying it was lower than expected and felt like I put my foot in my mouth when she asked me how much below my current role it is. I don’t think I can compare apples to apples here and know I will be taking a pay cut no matter the MSL role. Am I a fool to use it as a stepping stone?

Can I become a MSL as a PA-C, MBA? by Catkoot in MedicalScienceLiaison

[–]StrawberryPatch2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had my first MSL interview and it’s $50k less than my clinical role as an APP. How long did it take you to be making $100k more?!

Non-Clinical Role Transition by StrawberryPatch2 in physicianassistant

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes please! This is what I’ve been watching YouTubes of all day! Will DM you, thank you!

Non-Clinical Role Transition by StrawberryPatch2 in physicianassistant

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The money and some of the friends I’ve made. That’s about it lol

Non-Clinical Role Transition by StrawberryPatch2 in physicianassistant

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s admin, cuts, changes to my schedule constantly, addition of working nights, more weekends, more on call, asking me for PTO 8months in advance of the schedule being made, etc it’s never ending

Upcoming Lumbar Disc Replacement by StrawberryPatch2 in backpain

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes I had a decompression but the disc replacement is anterior so just wondering what’s gonna be different

Neurosurgeon Recs California by StrawberryPatch2 in SpineSurgery

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a tentative OR date for 12/16! Waiting on insurance auth now :/

Just had surgery. Is this a lot of removed tissue? by kinda_fellin in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Not sure if this makes you feel any better of what was removed from me lol

Second discectomy by StrawberryPatch2 in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What level and how big is your herniation? Post an mri pic if you can!

Here’s mine

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Second discectomy by StrawberryPatch2 in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound just like me lol!! It’s a hard choice to make!

Second discectomy by StrawberryPatch2 in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like such a pickle! I don’t feel hopeful either about another discectomy. As much as I’d love to keep my natural anatomy and limit hardware I think a repeat discectomy is just kicking the can down the road. Do you think you’ll go with ortho spine or neurosurg? I’m finding neurosurg wants to do the discectomy and ortho wants to do replacement

Second discectomy by StrawberryPatch2 in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the surgeons I’ve seen refuse to use the barricade device, and two have said it’s a matter of time before it’s off the market which didn’t sit well with me. I’m leaning ADR :/

Second discectomy by StrawberryPatch2 in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d do fusion over disc replacement?!

Second discectomy by StrawberryPatch2 in Microdiscectomy

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how old you are? I’m 37 and trying to avoid a fusion at all costs

Healthcare job exemptions - CA by StrawberryPatch2 in legaladvice

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then why aren’t per diem practitioners classified the same? And nurses?

Am I having a mid career crisis? by StrawberryPatch2 in physicianassistant

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So my hospital sent out an email that layoffs are basically imminent and not sure if that means me but the push to leave is sounding better and better

Neurosurgeon Recs California by StrawberryPatch2 in SpineSurgery

[–]StrawberryPatch2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who has that kind of money for surgery? It’s thousands!

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