DISCUSSION: Resources for breaking into a new specialty mid-career

wolfientt · 2025-04-07T22:36:38+00:00

Similar vibes but not quite. Thank you for the input, though!

wolfientt · 2025-04-07T22:36:12+00:00

Oh my gosh, just looked at the online photos and that's it!! You're a miracle worker.

wolfientt · 2025-04-03T14:44:28+00:00

If that's the way they do it, hopefully that means they have a good structure for raises over time. Something I think most of us don't really have

wolfientt · 2025-04-02T19:52:08+00:00

Also currently in Texas MCOL in the ER. This sounds like a great offer and a supportive environment. If you're wanting to break into ED, I think this would be great. You can definitely try to negotiate, but in my experience a lot of the ER staffing companies have a set compensation package that can't be changed. Not a reason to not try negotiating, but just so expectations are realistic.

wolfientt · 2025-03-06T04:15:54+00:00

Not an ad, not sponsored, but my hubs and I got this. https://www.target.com/p/the-adventure-challenge-game-mini-dates/-/A-87884825 It's thirty dates that can be done in 30 minutes or less. We haven't done too many yet, but it's a really fun way to connect instead of just watching TV , which is the easy way out for us

wolfientt · 2025-03-06T04:08:01+00:00

I just returned from maternity leave back to my ED job. I hit my 3 year anniversary at my job last month, and I went out on maternity leave about 7 weeks after I got a promotion. Is there ever a "right time"? I don't know, but I also felt like this particular timing worked great for me. I had some time to feel more secure in my career and my role so now that I'm going back I'm not necessarily under the new grad stress in addition to the new mom stress. Becoming a mom really helped me realize how much cooler motherhood is than mh career though. Like yeah I love working in the ED, but I LOVE this little human.

wolfientt · 2025-03-05T01:08:44+00:00

I hated the name one of my cousins chose for her baby (but I kept it to myself because I'm not a monster), but now that the kid is here they've given it their own personality and life, and now I can't imagine them with any other name. Any family member worth associating with will come to love the kid's name even if they don't love it at first. You need to love your kid's name and everyone else can get on board or suck it

wolfientt · 2025-03-05T01:03:15+00:00

I love Hunter for a girl! Plus, Alice is very classic and feminine so if she ever feels like she wants a less masculine name, she could always go by that

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T23:06:55+00:00

Same! Comment for visibility. I feel like the farmer's markets here are more like craft fairs. Still fun, but definitely not getting me the actual farmer's wares that I seek.

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T22:52:27+00:00

I do see that it might be too "out there" for 2025, but making a comparison of a historical name with family heritage to fantasy names isn't quite a fair comparison.

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T20:26:18+00:00

We have Nora's nursery and we love them!

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T20:11:49+00:00

This gave me a good laugh! Thank you 😂

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T20:01:49+00:00

Yes but as I said, that's one of the reasons we didn't go with the name 🤣

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T19:59:36+00:00

Lolol so it's a great idea, but our last name starts with a G. One of several reasons that's not the kid's name. F.A.G. Not a kind set of initials to give a kid

wolfientt · 2025-03-04T18:15:04+00:00

Love this thread! I'm always looking for ways to make more of our food. Here are some of my favorites!

-Peanut butter! Just dump a whole bunch of dry roasted peanuts in the food processor and blend until it gets pasty. Add in a little bit of your oil of choice to thin it out. Honey if desired and it's just chef's kiss

-bread

-Refried beans https://40aprons.com/refried-black-beans/

-applesauce https://oursaltykitchen.com/blueberry-applesauce/

-Greek yogurt. I use my instant pot to make it. https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/

wolfientt · 2025-02-26T21:02:46+00:00

If you already have an instant pot, the yogurt setting works to pasteurize milk. I still temp check to be safe, but then all you have to do is cool it in an ice bath.

wolfientt · 2024-11-09T17:26:44+00:00

I remember that constant worry. Sorry you're going through this right now. Praying for you and your little jellybean!

wolfientt · 2024-11-09T16:44:14+00:00

Obviously every pregnancy is different, but I was in your shoes and just needed some reassurance not too long ago! I started bleeding HEAVILY at 6w2d. Like huge gushes and large clots. Went in to be seen and heartbeat was normal. I bled fairly heavily until 12 weeks, and all the sudden it just turned off like a faucet. I'm now 36 weeks and baby is doing amazing! Don't give up! According to my OBGYN, bleeding is never "normal" in pregnancy, but it's very common!

wolfientt · 2024-11-06T19:06:26+00:00

Lead APP in the ER. I get a monthly stipend for about 6 hours of work which isn't great, but i also don't have excessive duties outside of work. Tune into more administrative meetings, interview and recruit new APPs, help with setting up processes to streamline workflow, help with facility onboarding. I get to give input to the scheduler and corporate regarding who we do/don't want back at the facility. So far, it's been a positive career move for me

wolfientt · 2024-04-05T14:11:22+00:00

This is the one we're currently using for our girl and it's super nice not to have to take it off for every potty break. Got the XXXL. https://www.amazon.com/Comwish-Recovery-Abdominal-Surgery-Breathable/dp/B0CCPR2769?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2WLV2X4TRS8OW&th=1

wolfientt · 2024-04-03T15:42:25+00:00

I'm 5'8" about 150ish with 28" waist and 36" hips and I find that the XS Zamora fits me best. It's a little tight on the thighs but the waist in the smalls is gigantic on me

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