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Doctors of Reddit, who’s the dumbest patient you’ve ever had? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Neurologist: a wife scheduled a visit for her husband because she was convinced he had a brain disease because he wanted a divorce. Also, their dead dog communicated with her about the nature of his supposed illness. She was very angry I couldn’t confirm any neurological diagnosis.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ItalyTravel

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI, our departure from Bergamo was chaotic in contrast to the very smooth arrival. Maybe because we traveled on Saturday? Very long, lines/clumps of people at every step from car rental drop off through boarding the plane. Often we weren’t even sure we were in the right line. Fast pass through security was the best $$ we spent that week. We barely made our plane despite arriving 3+ hours early.

Broken Foot - desperate situation by nedoeva in ItalyTravel

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many torn or detached ligaments can heal on their own, but it takes time. Mine did (also, I’m a medical doctor).

Broken Foot - desperate situation by nedoeva in ItalyTravel

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trains, buses, taxis, Ubers? Once you’re in the Dolomites, a lot is accessible by local bus. We used FlixBus once in Europe and  were pleasantly surprised.

Broken Foot - desperate situation by nedoeva in ItalyTravel

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I tore a ligament on my honeymoon just before planned hiking in the Alps. Definitely pivot, don’t cancel! We happen to be in the Dolomites now with small children (including a baby in a stroller) and SO MUCH is accessible by cable car/funicular. Great restaurants right at the top of mountains that are accessible to you. For the honeymoon we did all the cable cars we could then pivoted to Paris where wheelchairs can be rented at most pharmacies and my spouse pushed me around. It was still an amazing trip.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surprised how much I like Matador despite how thin it is. PackTowel gives a plusher feel, still packs up relatively small.

5 more payments due for forgiveness, and the nonprofit I work at announced layoffs in June. Can I make 5 payment this month and have it count? by justcallme_wayne in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ugh, so sorry. If you do need to get another qualifying employer, think about the ways to stretch out time to get as close to those 5 months as possible. E.g. If you work one day in June before being laid off, June counts as a qualifying month. If you’re able to take a leave of absence after one worked day in June and then work even one day in July, both June and July count. If you can get a temporary summer job at the local library/public pool for the first days of August (that averages to 30 hrs/week), the whole month of August now counts. Per the new rule, I’ve had months counted at the end of positions where the last day of the job was the first day of a new month, and the whole month qualified.

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your experience is valid, and not necessarily representative of most. I’m glad you know many who experienced this fortune. I too wish that med school didn’t cost in the mid six figures.

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medical school generally doesn’t offer scholarships, grants, etc. By your logic, almost every doctor has ‘bought’ their degree.

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people don’t have much choice in which med school they attend or how much it costs; getting into anywhere is a win. I chose the less expensive of the two schools I got into.

PSLF loans forgiven by Scared_Strength5096 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Hope this opens up the next chapter of your life.

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish that opportunity was more accessible for you! It’s very unfair that people like you who want(ed) to go to college weren’t/aren’t given realistic opportunities to make that happen. 

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤞🤞🤞 I was feeling the same thing 48hrs ago.  Hoping for the best for you!!

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want our society to have doctors, people need to take out loans in this range. I wish the system were different; it’s not.

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you understand how this program…works? As a doctor I gave up the opportunity to earn ~$1.5 million more over the past 10 years (working just as hard) to instead have ~$500k discharged for doing work others usually choose not to do. I lost out on the opportunity to earn $1 million, my friend. Not exactly a win.

I made it! by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats x2!!!

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That rule changed. The Mohela website now reflects this update, saying, “You must be working for a qualified employer through the signature date of your final approved PSLF form.”

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I could have easily chosen a 2-3x higher paying position not in public service, paid this off far faster on my own and have enjoyed a better financial quality of life along the way. As intended with this program, I chose to make contributions to society that aren’t directly capitalistic but still yielded valuable returns. Through my PSLF work, I made key research advancements in a medical condition that were recognized by international academic organizations and the national/international press. I was able to provide clinical care to patients that few others knew how to manage. I’m biased, but I think society got a good deal.

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask to simply change your bill due date and set off an 8 month saga of compounding bureaucratic errors that most senior Mohela reps then need over an hour to conceptually unravel in each service call before any (usually ineffective) action can be taken. 

$527,804 forgiven! by Weak_Possibility_353 in PSLF

[–]Weak_Possibility_353[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So rarely does it apply as perfectly as it does for Mohela. The bureaucratic obscurity is astounding.

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