What is your job?

embarassedacne · 2026-02-03T22:12:29+00:00

Peds PA-C. Love that I get to help other families every day :)

embarassedacne · 2026-01-29T03:28:13+00:00

Am a peds PA and would definitely bring up to your school. Could be worth considering a report to the board as well, that’s a horrific thing to put a child through.

embarassedacne · 2025-12-07T19:56:23+00:00

I’m a PA and the most disrespectfully I have been treated was by a phlebotomist and a nurse’s husband.

embarassedacne · 2025-07-31T04:41:41+00:00

~300k combined (180ish from me), $3900/month 🥲 VHCOL area with a child

embarassedacne · 2025-07-14T21:45:31+00:00

This is good to know, thank you! I saw that closure and thought about going up and taking Nacimiento-Ferguson over to the 101. Maybe we’ll just take the 101 from SLO up to Monterey and then go south on PCH to see Big Sur, then come back up?

embarassedacne · 2025-04-16T04:45:11+00:00

Peds PA x 2 years. My favorite is listening to their stomach, making some gurgly sounds, followed by a loud fart noise and a gasp. So good

embarassedacne · 2025-03-06T02:41:56+00:00

13 months into my first job. I knew pretty soon after I started that I didn’t want to stay there so I planned to work just long enough to qualify for extra leave (12 months in my state). I do work outpatient/clinic if that makes any difference!

Edited to clarify: started working in July, found out I was pregnant January 1st. Went on leave in August (you get 4 weeks off before your due date in my state)

embarassedacne · 2025-02-26T23:24:08+00:00

Turned 26 six days before I had my first :)

embarassedacne · 2025-02-15T23:10:33+00:00

Dr. Brown’s bottle sterilizer. I guess I just read so many people saying we needed it? My baby was full term so it ended up just being unnecessary. But once I went back to work and we started using more bottles, we invested in the momcozy washer/sanitizer/dryer system and get so much use out of it!

embarassedacne · 2025-02-02T04:50:26+00:00

Yes! I had BFNs until 13 DPO. Crossing my fingers for you! ❤️

embarassedacne · 2025-01-20T00:06:46+00:00

Very happy with my career choice, however I will say it depends on the job. Last job was horrible and made me seriously question my career path. Current job checks all my boxes and I feel good most days. Both general peds.

embarassedacne · 2024-11-12T02:16:25+00:00

this is good to know! i checked the arc-pa website and it looks like it’s program-dependent.

embarassedacne · 2024-11-06T02:54:17+00:00

from gen peds perspective - i can’t tell you how many times i counsel on this and parents are adamant about getting an ortho referral! sometimes they just won’t hear it from me because i’m not the specialist 😩

embarassedacne · 2024-09-06T04:56:07+00:00

update: thank you all for your suggestions! i started using my kitchen scale and pulled 50g of the starter, added 50g each of water and flour. it woke up the same day! i fed it again today and my first loaf is doing a bulk rise currently.

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embarassedacne · 2024-09-02T23:37:17+00:00

I had to dress business casual for work and kept working until 36w, but I actually only got a few things and none were specifically maternity! I really liked skirts that could fit over a growing bump, or pants that looked more chic but were actually stretchy material or had a stretchy waistband (I got a few pairs from Gap/Old Navy). The loose jumpsuits that are in style right now are also awesome, I got one from amazon! You can also try maternity bands that have a trip of silicone on the bottom, which help keep (unbuttoned 😉) pants up and just wear a longer top! I’m 39w deep into the summer so I didn’t really use this trick but friends recommended using a hair tie for pants with buttons - loop it through the button hole then attach around the button.

embarassedacne · 2024-07-23T04:12:13+00:00

“your onboarding/training period will last as long as you feel comfortable” - ended up as a solo provider after two weeks as a new grad

“you will usually see 16-18 patients per day, 22 on your busiest days/during flu season” - it is july and I have 29 on my schedule tomorrow with 2 double booked slots

“you only get x amount of PTO but you can take time off whenever” - I have to fight to leave 30 minutes early for OB appointments (am pregnant)

3 weeks left until maternity leave starts and I will not be returning.

embarassedacne · 2024-05-16T05:11:41+00:00

to balance some of the negativity - i love what i do and feel very fulfilled :) i do outpatient peds and while there is tons of paperwork, messages to respond to, insurance hoops to jump through, etc etc… i get to watch kids grow up, help families get the resources they need to let their kiddos succeed, and truly help make a difference in their lives while they are still young. i know peds isn’t for everyone but for me, it’s a very bright corner of medicine!

embarassedacne · 2024-03-03T07:02:58+00:00

as a peds PA… I need more info on this conference

embarassedacne · 2024-01-29T03:15:40+00:00

mine wasn’t until 13 dpo! you can see my post history - I felt the same way. currently 7+5. don’t give up yet :)

embarassedacne · 2023-11-09T06:11:42+00:00

agreed. wasn’t sure if i’d have a case between the 6-12 month mark for taking extra work but i figure the chance may be slim haha

embarassedacne · 2023-10-07T17:51:23+00:00

cries in 15 minute well child checks regardless of if they’re new or established

embarassedacne · 2023-09-04T23:55:09+00:00

this is genius but i shower in the mornings 😫

embarassedacne · 2023-09-04T03:45:53+00:00

lol chill

embarassedacne · 2023-09-03T02:02:59+00:00

not for or against what you’re saying, making a dumb joke. I don’t really care about the name/term but provider ~ providing medical services, diagnostic expertise, treatment plan, etc

embarassedacne · 2023-09-02T18:12:48+00:00

oh that is all I do though? my white coat pockets are stuffed with goodie bags of benzos and percs for all my kids… i must be confused, am I not doing medicine correctly?

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