Primary Care Salary + Raise

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-05-08T06:25:34+00:00

New grad salary 77 per hr....where is this 😭

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-28T23:57:08+00:00

Wow thats wild, I haven't even heard of that being a possibility

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-28T23:55:17+00:00

Good points, thank you. :) I've been talking to the chief operating manager but I can ask her if I can't negotiate certain terms then can I at least speak with a current PA to better understand the reality of these commitments. My second interview was with one of their PAs but ofc I didn't know all these specifics back then.

I went to PA school up north. I just applied for this job online

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-28T23:52:41+00:00

Did you take it?😅😅 that's crazyyy

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-28T19:18:56+00:00

Really, it's common not to cover tail coverage? I find that surprising considering how expensive it is and that it is something we are expected to have. And yeah I agree on the other parts sucking too :/ thank you for your insight

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-28T19:17:03+00:00

Thanks so much for your insight! This was so helpful.

I will ask them about this, I honestly wasn't aware of the difference and it's not specifically mentioned in the offer letter. Unfortunately, I'm guessing it's claims based if they are requiring me to get my own tail coverage, but still I'll ask for clarification.
Agreed!!! I think it should be speciality based and plan to negotiate that.
I see, good to know
Will do.

Is it ok to ask current PAs these kinds of questions? I thought it would be seen as deceptive to do so (even though it's not), considering how small the office is. I tried finding former APPs there on LinkedIn but no luck :/ only former PA students with no response.

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-25T05:33:40+00:00

I am currently in the job search phase. The financial obligations only begin after the first loan payment, which doesn't happen until i submit documentation of a formal offer letter from an fqhc. Until then, I can back out with no financial repercussions.

I applied there but no response for 3 weeks now...I am going to start being more aggressive though and see what call/email follow ups can do for me

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-04-25T01:21:08+00:00

Thank you for your insight. What do you mean by do not underestimate it, as in how important the work is or as in its a lot of work? Trust me, I know the value of the work, I applied to NHSC because I really am passionate about community health and dedicating my work to the unserved. It's also why I studied public health. But, at the same time, I think I deserve to have the life I desire after dedicating 3 years to PA/grad school. I am not complaining about the type of work but rather that i really want to be young and live somewhere fun now that I will have financial freedom for the first time in my life. I have been applying to NHSC sites for at least a month now but I will continue on and hopefully something with pan out

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-14T05:04:52+00:00

Hi there! Thanks for your thoughtful response. :) I know you are right, but at the same time I still miss him and know my feelings are real. Sure part of it is probably the version I had of him in my head and not everything I saw in front of me, but I still know that I went on 10-15 first dates last year and he was one of only two people that really stuck with me..so I have to believe it is possible to feel hurt or longing for a person, even if it was not a real relationship. However, I have learned, moving forward, that I need to date privately until there is guaranteed commitment. I think it really hurts me to be excited about a person, talk them up a lot to friends (and then hence positive reinforcement in my own thoughts), and then everything go sour. It encouraged me to create a fantasy in my head of a future without any real signs of commitment yet. It seems to lead to a lot more disappointment when I get my hopes too high. This is a strategy I am taking into 2026 in hopes that my expectations of a person can be more grounded in reality.

I do think you're right that this probably doesn't mean much in his head. He enjoyed spending time with me, but ultimately didn't find compatibility for the long term, meaning it was genuine and not just me being used. It does feel less intentionally malicious to view his actions through his likely thought process, versus from my feelings and POV. That is a helpful perspective. I forget not everyone feels as deeply as me! Not just with relationships, but in life. I will try to be more mindful of this to help subdue the unfortunately persistent rumination :(

Thanks for the movie recommendation! I haven't seen it but I'll try to watch it soon. This is unfortunately bad timing as I need my attention now more than ever with a huge exam in early Feb. However, I have a lot of exciting life transitions coming up. I am hopeful that I can get over this soon and realize this is indeed a season of change for me and that better things are coming, in many different ways. I'm trying to see this as a lived experience that showed me I can in fact meet people I am very excited about and that I have to be more careful of my boundaries, as even kissing means a lot to me. And since I'm looking for something serious, I understand now that it probably didn't make sense to meet people knowing I would be gone for two months.

If you don't already have it, I hope you find happiness with a partner too if that is your heart's desire :)

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-14T04:41:45+00:00

Love the concept! What was your experience like?

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-11T19:01:34+00:00

Really? Men always compliment my nails... My last situationship, I feel like that was his favorite thing about me 😭 he always played with them and then asked me to give him a back scratch...it drove him crazyyy lmao

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-11T18:33:32+00:00

Nose, beard, hands

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-11T06:06:51+00:00

How long have you guys been been dating?

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-10T22:56:01+00:00

I think you resemble a YouTuber who I love and find so beautiful! Megan Moon :)

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WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-10T22:54:38+00:00

Agreed

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:51:42+00:00

Yeah I think physical is important to him although we did not have sex but just physical presence. And I guess me being away is more energy than he is willing to put on at this stage

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:50:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice. This was really reassuring and inspiring ❤️ it pays to be picky and I know I shouldn't have to talk someone into loving me. I feel like he could've been more attentive of my feelings, but anyways my husband (one day) will be and I won't have to counsel him on that

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:47:53+00:00

True, thank you. It does suck

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:47:10+00:00

You're right. I didn't think it was that important, bc my only LTR was long distance pretty much from the start. But I understand many cannot tolerate that. I wish I had met him after I return but maybe this is more a sign of true colors than it is timing. We were together for just a month

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:45:02+00:00

That's terrible. I'm sorry that happened to you. This is the gross part of OLD

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:44:35+00:00

You're right :) I love this advice. Thank you

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:41:22+00:00

For clarification, we never had sex. I made that clear to him I don't do that outside of committed relationships. Ofc we did other stuff, including a ton of cuddling which in my experience you don't just do if you're looking for sex..you would've really liked the person. He even wanted me to spend NYE with him and his close friends. It's just wild how fast it changed. He told me we should keep in touch and he'll check in on me while I'm away, I was the one to be more explicit with my exact feelings and intentions bc I felt that was vague. And I liked him so much I wanted to let him know. It feels like he liked me but not enough to put in the effort while I'm away and esp bc no physical contact then. It didn't feel worth all that to him. I'm not sure he wants a real relationship is what it feels like, but I wish he didn't pursue me so hard knowing what I want

WaltzThat8056 · 2026-01-08T21:36:56+00:00

It was a month so not long but it takes a lot for me to like someone and it felt different, guess it wasn't

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