No physical therapy?
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No physical therapy?
Julius Skrrvin
I be winkin' through the scope
Its been a thought. Pretty easy lifestyle/schooling, but the median salary is a little low for me, and i'm not sure how recession proof it is. Seems like a nice gig for a young guy. Probably meet lots of heaux (
)I've been a little conflicted lately. I like science, a lot, and medicine, but that lifestyle just makes people miserable. Maybe its because Im seeing my parents marriage finally fall apart (both doctors), but Ive been a little sour on it recently.
Its been a thought. Pretty easy lifestyle/schooling, but the median salary is a little low for me, and i'm not sure how recession proof it is. Seems like a nice gig for a young guy. Probably meet lots of heaux (
I've been a little conflicted lately. I like science, a lot, and medicine, but that lifestyle just makes people miserable. Maybe its because Im seeing my parents marriage finally fall apart (both doctors), but Ive been a little sour on it recently.
The salary is moderate imo, the allude to six figures never interest me. My bro makes mid figures, in return he's only an even more unpleasant, egotistical person to be around. I'm not sure about PT being recession proof either, but it seems like cool gig, nevertheless.... @Spliff
Bro if anything, when you finish up school take a vacation and see what you want out all life. Who do you want to be, what type of life do you want to live, where do you want to live. Living with my dad, within walking distance to the beach changed my outlook on life.
at being overworked and being unappreciated.Can't say I'll in be the U.S. much longer either....
My condolences towards the family issues, hopefully everything works out for the better.
Ultimately life is what you make it.(perceive it to be)
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Julius Skrrvin
I be winkin' through the scope
Word. I'm not that interested in it either to be honest (the six figures). Straight up, I'm just not a person who needs a lot of money. I don't care about showing off and trying to bag a million hoes anymore. shyt's so unfufilling. I guess part of it is that my parents would be pretty disappointed if i didn't pick a type-a career, but lately I kind of can't help it. I think the culprit is martial arts training. I've been doing that my whole life but I finally found something that is -perfect- for me. I wanna have the time in my youth to practice long and hard, every day, really become a master. And that's not including other styles I might want to study.
As for staying in the US, I might for a little while longer. But i don't really think I wanna keep living here. I think I might move back to the south pacific with my Mom's family but i'm not sure. As far as my family splitting, im okay with it. My mom and dad have stayed together for way longer than I thought they would to get us all through college. I know they'll be happier- and better friends- when they're not married.
WestS1de
My life was ugly... then I got money
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Word. I'm not that interested in it either to be honest (the six figures). Straight up, I'm just not a person who needs a lot of money. I don't care about showing off and trying to bag a million hoes anymore. shyt's so unfufilling. I guess part of it is that my parents would be pretty disappointed if i didn't pick a type-a career, but lately I kind of can't help it. I think the culprit is martial arts training. I've been doing that my whole life but I finally found something that is -perfect- for me. I wanna have the time in my youth to practice long and hard, every day, really become a master. And that's not including other styles I might want to study.
As for staying in the US, I might for a little while longer. But i don't really think I wanna keep living here. I think I might move back to the south pacific with my Mom's family but i'm not sure. As far as my family splitting, im okay with it. My mom and dad have stayed together for way longer than I thought they would to get us all through college. I know they'll be happier- and better friends- when they're not married.
I don't know about leaving anytime soon, I have a lot invested here right now, but I will definitely live elsewhere at some point. As far as the money goes though, I think people with backgrounds like yours and I'm not knocking it, it's easier to not care about the money. I saw that all throughout college. But for me, everyone in my family will look at me like I'm crazy if I take a lower-paying job (well that plus student loans). I'm supposed to be (along with a couple of cousins, but mainly me) the non-fukk up and the example. I think I'd want to make money early on to pay of debt and to help out the folks. After that, I know I'm taking a pay cut for better hours and more freedom. I've never been all that good at taking too many orders anyway. I can't imagine doing that for more than like 5 years.
Spliff
Godzilla got busy.
@Serious
@Kool G Trap
I saw the bat signal
I'm just gonna hop on a few thing ya'll were talkin bout.
On Physical Therapy:
I'm currently only an assistant, buts its 90% the same job. With that said, choosing this profession honestly is a lifestyle choice. There are other careers that require less schooling (length) for more pay and less debt. However, most don't offer the diversity and versatility that being a PT offers. Chances of hitting the 100k mark aren't high, and owning your own clinic may be necessary for that goal. I know a PT who makes bank owning multiple clinics. I haven't noticed the recession effecting the field. Job postings have been in abundance through the 2 years of my schooling and don't seem to be slowing down. I'm still being emailed offers.
On the medicine being miserable:
Some people are just like that, man. A lot of people get into the health and sciences because its a safe route to take and your education depicts your pay in most cases, not because its the career they've always wanted. I saw ppl like this at every clinical assignment I've had through school. Nurses, other PTs, surgeons, OTs, you name it. Only thing I can say is just be honest with yourself and make sure you get into something for the right reason.
On money & lifestyle:
I like what Serious said here.
Pretty much covered my thoughts. What good is 100k+ if you can't enjoy it? Overworked and under appreciated ain't the movement for me either. I'm fine with making 70-80k and a stress free lifestyle. But hey, everyone's different.
@Kool G Trap
I saw the bat signal
I'm just gonna hop on a few thing ya'll were talkin bout.On Physical Therapy:
I'm currently only an assistant, buts its 90% the same job. With that said, choosing this profession honestly is a lifestyle choice. There are other careers that require less schooling (length) for more pay and less debt. However, most don't offer the diversity and versatility that being a PT offers. Chances of hitting the 100k mark aren't high, and owning your own clinic may be necessary for that goal. I know a PT who makes bank owning multiple clinics. I haven't noticed the recession effecting the field. Job postings have been in abundance through the 2 years of my schooling and don't seem to be slowing down. I'm still being emailed offers.
On the medicine being miserable:
Some people are just like that, man. A lot of people get into the health and sciences because its a safe route to take and your education depicts your pay in most cases, not because its the career they've always wanted. I saw ppl like this at every clinical assignment I've had through school. Nurses, other PTs, surgeons, OTs, you name it. Only thing I can say is just be honest with yourself and make sure you get into something for the right reason.
On money & lifestyle:
I like what Serious said here.
Bro if anything, when you finish up school take a vacation and see what you want out all life. Who do you want to be, what type of life do you want to live, where do you want to live. Living with my dad, within walking distance to the beach changed my outlook on life.
Pretty much covered my thoughts. What good is 100k+ if you can't enjoy it? Overworked and under appreciated ain't the movement for me either. I'm fine with making 70-80k and a stress free lifestyle. But hey, everyone's different.
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Julius Skrrvin
I be winkin' through the scope
Ironically I'm also supposed to be the non fukk up. Yes its true that from my background its easier not to care about money... But its not like I don't care about money. I could live very comfortably on a high 5 figure income. I don't buy a lot of things for myself, for the most part. I don't know man, i look at my married 60 year old parents generation, fat, miserable, all the energy of their youth spent in books and I don't wanna be that. And I don't have to, if i'm willing to accept a small cut in pay. I wanna play with my children. I want to be a good husband and father. I want to have some spare time once in a while to explore things I want to.
But since im doing some gap year ish
we'll see.Ironically I'm also supposed to be the non fukk up. Yes its true that from my background its easier not to care about money... But its not like I don't care about money. I could live very comfortably on a high 5 figure income. I don't buy a lot of things for myself, for the most part. I don't know man, i look at my married 60 year old parents generation, fat, miserable, all the energy of their youth spent in books and I don't wanna be that. And I don't have to, if i'm willing to accept a small cut in pay. I wanna play with my children. I want to be a good husband and father. I want to have some spare time once in a while to explore things I want to.
But since im doing some gap year ish
I don't think having a good salary and doing those things are mutually exclusive. I plan on doing all of those things. But I don't plan on having kids until I'm well into my career and I have that flexibility anyway. It's harder at the top though. It's why I know I can't work in a place like NYC for too long. They don't care at all about your hours.
Ironically I'm also supposed to be the non fukk up. Yes its true that from my background its easier not to care about money... But its not like I don't care about money. I could live very comfortably on a high 5 figure income. I don't buy a lot of things for myself, for the most part. I don't know man, i look at my married 60 year old parents generation, fat, miserable, all the energy of their youth spent in books and I don't wanna be that. And I don't have to, if i'm willing to accept a small cut in pay. I wanna play with my children. I want to be a good husband and father. I want to have some spare time once in a while to explore things I want to.
But since im doing some gap year ish
I feel you man. I'm a bio major graduating this fall. I have all the requirements fullfilled for PT school, but I was considering dentistry before that, still have to take organic chem tho. The only thing stopping me from doing pt is the not so high salary (80-90k), compared to if you're a dentist with your own practice that's successful, you can pull in 200-400k a year, I know this for a fact (family). When I look at the work that's done in both jobs, pt seems more enjoyable, as I don't wanna be fukkin around in someone's mouth all day, but that pay and freedom (owning your own spot) is so tempting. I plan to work for now, try and find an internship for pt and decide if I wanna do that, or enroll as a non degree seeking and finish up that organic for dental.
Julius Skrrvin
I be winkin' through the scope
No, they aren't mutually exclusive. I'm pretty responsible/smart with my money, so i'll probably have a side hustle going of some sort no matter what i do. But I'm just saying, podiatry's looking pretty sweet. Great hours, not a lot of stress, 6 figures.
might just do thatOrgo aint too bad breh. I kind of enjoyed it myself and did pretty well. it has to be said though, whoever teaches you matters big time. shyts a notoriously badly taught subject and most of your troubles will come from an incompetent instructor.I feel you man. I'm a bio major graduating this fall. I have all the requirements fullfilled for PT school, but I was considering dentistry before that, still have to take organic chem tho. The only thing stopping me from doing pt is the not so high salary (80-90k), compared to if you're a dentist with your own practice that's successful, you can pull in 200-400k a year, I know this for a fact (family). When I look at the work that's done in both jobs, pt seems more enjoyable, as I don't wanna be fukkin around in someone's mouth all day, but that pay and freedom (owning your own spot) is so tempting. I plan to work for now, try and find an internship for pt and decide if I wanna do that, or enroll as a non degree seeking and finish up that organic for dental.
Come on bro, you know you want to live in Brazil for a few years.(no c00n)
Like I mentioned earlier, I recommend you travel to few countries asap. It's always good to broaden you horizons. Life is a lot different, than all the preconceived notions you see on tv.
And bro, be careful with trying to help your "entire" family out. I know this may sound condescending, but I've seen my fare share of inbreed bickering when things like this play out. To put into context, part of my family would be on some "elite" status if there wasn't sohh much competitive / resentfulness and entitlement amongst the pack.
To put it into plain text, sometimes you have to just look out for your immediate family, if feasible(mom,father,brothers, sisters).
Yeah I've been seeing a lot of that. I'm more so upset with the politics associated the healthcare system. Don't get me started on the birdbrain chicks who are trying to become RN's.@Serious
@Kool G Trap
I saw the bat signal
On the medicine being miserable:
Some people are just like that, man. A lot of people get into the health and sciences because its a safe route to take and your education depicts your pay in most cases, not because its the career they've always wanted. I saw ppl like this at every clinical assignment I've had through school. Nurses, other PTs, surgeons, OTs, you name it. Only thing I can say is just be honest with yourself and make sure you get into something for the right reason.
(no disrespect to qualified individuals)I never knew how easy of a curriculum it is.
4 semester units with lab Anatomy 1
4 semester units with lab Physiology 1
4 semester units Microbiology 1
3 semester units Psychology 41
3 semester units English 101
4 semester units with lab Chemistry 51
Elementary Algebra or higher***3 semester units
IDK why I always thought they have to take a year of "general" chem & bio.....
kids
Idk if I want to get married, but sleeping around isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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@Serious when I say family, I mean immediate family. I'm not about to go into family history on here though. But my parents are the hardest working people I know and they've caught a couple of bad breaks due to their kindness and it infuriates me just to think about it (so trust me, I don't need lectures on who to help and who not to help). It's not like they're not educated either. I wouldn't feel comfortable if I'm sitting pretty and they're not doing better. I owe them a lot.
I really don't know anyone with a background like mine that doesn't think of their parents first. To be real, I would think less of anyone who grew up anywhere near where I did and thought otherwise. At the same time, they'll tell me they don't care if I go off to Brazil or wherever, just like they always do. Completely selfless. Going off and globe-trotting will always be there for me, hell, my last semester in law school is going to be spent in Europe, but my parents only have so many years left in their lives and they spent most of it making sure I had shyt that they didn't. Making sure that even though we didn't have much that I never felt it. I'm sorry, but the shyt you guys are talking is the stuff people say when they have nothing else on their conscience to worry about.
What's living in another country when the people you care about the most are still worrying about bills?
I don't knock it your situation. I envy it. That's how I want my kids to be someday.
I really don't know anyone with a background like mine that doesn't think of their parents first. To be real, I would think less of anyone who grew up anywhere near where I did and thought otherwise. At the same time, they'll tell me they don't care if I go off to Brazil or wherever, just like they always do. Completely selfless. Going off and globe-trotting will always be there for me, hell, my last semester in law school is going to be spent in Europe, but my parents only have so many years left in their lives and they spent most of it making sure I had shyt that they didn't. Making sure that even though we didn't have much that I never felt it. I'm sorry, but the shyt you guys are talking is the stuff people say when they have nothing else on their conscience to worry about.
What's living in another country when the people you care about the most are still worrying about bills?
I don't knock it your situation. I envy it. That's how I want my kids to be someday.
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@The_coli
My bad if I come off as insensitive to the situations of others. My circumstances are surely no more prolific than anyone else here. I just speak from a certain reference point, that stems on my outlook on life.(science related[space sh*t])
@BarNone
bro, I'm greatly inspired by your motivation and dedication, to persevere in honor of your family. God knows, I'd drop everything and do anything for my mother. I'll certainly have plans of paying my mother back in the near future; financially and time / appreciation.
My bad if I come off as insensitive to the situations of others. My circumstances are surely no more prolific than anyone else here. I just speak from a certain reference point, that stems on my outlook on life.(science related[space sh*t])
@BarNone
bro, I'm greatly inspired by your motivation and dedication, to persevere in honor of your family. God knows, I'd drop everything and do anything for my mother. I'll certainly have plans of paying my mother back in the near future; financially and time / appreciation.
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