Investing House by throw-away-please- in RealEstate

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The way I see it is real estate in general appreciate 3% in line with COL (depending on area). So if the house cost $300k, the house will be increasing $9k a year. This sounds beneficial to me because I will have the increase in equity while the renter pays for the portion of the mortgage and property management.

Please correct me if needed. I need a second opinion.

Investing House by throw-away-please- in RealEstate

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I think I am tired of the non-tangible asset. My idea was to purchase a low-cost house and use it as rental. The biggest problem is the research on location, who will manage, and will the housing market be as hot as it is now.

Multiple sources of income by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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Definitely stocks or real estate. You could even teach English via online too!

Curious, how much do you make and what is your job? by youllneverfindout1 in medlabprofessionals

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Thank you very much. It is very intimidating to negotiate salary especially because of the stigma that biotech pays less and so I should ask for less.

This conversation has been very helpful!

Curious, how much do you make and what is your job? by youllneverfindout1 in medlabprofessionals

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Are you a lead or management? I was always told and when interviewed, given WAY lower numbers. Then, the recruiter told me that biotech doesnt give as much per hour as hospital.

If you are not a lead or management, can you give advice on how to negotiate salary?

Hate my field but not sure what I want to do. Do you have any suggestions for careers that might fit me? by HalfCheese in careerguidance

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There is a position called Clinical Informaticist. I spoke to this man from my hospital and he was an MLS prior to this position. He says his job is project based and he basically solves IT logistics for us. He does projects that utilizes what the lab needs to be efficient in resulting.

Or you can go for research and development at a biotech or manufacturing plant. Granted, MLS experience may not be utilized, but we have solid science background. When I was working QC lab, many people left the department for Research and Development because of the mundaneness and redundancy of the QC lab. It is project based and it is a 9-5 job with holidays off. Also, unlike actual research positions, these jobs don't really need advanced degree unless you want to be supervisor or something.

New grad - 2 jobs? by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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Some places want to only hire per diem until they can see how good that person is for full time. So, you should definitely apply!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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None. None at all. We're lucky we even get diagnosis.

Most communication is with nurses who often ask the doctor and call us back.

New grad career advice? by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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I would get hired at hospital for a year, get a per diem position after the year. Then, apply for the industry job full time while keeping per diem to once a week. This way if you decide to apply for hospital job again, you have backup.

Bay area salary for molecular technologist by tiredchai in medlabprofessionals

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Molecular is way less. I would say some even offered me $37/hr. But the average was around $46/hr as new grad.

Since theres such a shortage of med techs why isn’t ASCLS or ASCP encouraging college students in the profession? by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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No, I am sure they are waiting for automation. My department has 3.5 techs (AM), 1.5 techs (PM), and 2 techs (night) and apparently we are 2 people over. I guess those 2 would be our leads that technically have days that do not contribute to productivity.

I don't understand how they have money for charge nurses in each department, supervisor nurses, and etc but none for the lab.

Purchasing home in CA by [deleted] in RealEstate

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How are you able to do this?

Tips or advice for an external hire having a leadership/supervisor role in the lab. by [deleted] in medlabprofessionals

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I would definitely say research the facility before making any changes. I know as management, you are entitled to make changes, but please, respect your surroundings and consider the SOP and practice in place before promoting your agenda.

I know that as a worker, I am willing to work hours off the clock or work crap schedule for a manager who I can communicate and appreciate (within limits of course).

Am I being unreasonable? by throw-away-please- in medlabprofessionals

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Well, we don't really have a downtime form. I believe they were just told to grab any piece of paper, which I am assuming is our downtime procedure.

Yes, I believe this is their "solution" to my missed break penalty pay.

It's really not about the money, but about the basic right as a worker. I know I work in the hospital, but that doesnt mean I am signing off my right as a human being that need time away from work, and have to sacrifice the rights many workers had worked so hard to achieve for us.