Tag Archives: dentistry

Opportunities: From Scarcity to Abundance

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

In case you were still wondering… I didn’t win the Biggest Baddest Bucket List Competition.  If I had, you would have heard about it right away, over and over.  In fact, you’d probably be sick of me by now. While … Continue reading →

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10 Helpful Steps to Creating Change

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

If you’ve followed my blog over the past year, you’ve been able to see how I was able to make a huge and daunting career change.  If you are wanting a change, how can you apply some of these techniques … Continue reading →

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10 Signs You Need a New Job

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

For years I ignored the fact that I was unhappy practicing dentistry.  A few times in my decade of practice, I seriously considered getting out.  But each time, I convinced myself to stay.  My biggest excuse was the economy.  As … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Dentistry

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Contemplating a career in dentistry? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that US News and World Report recently crowned the dentist as the #1 best job of 2013.  But wait, not so fast.  Is this report sugar-coating the realities … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Cult of Dentistry Part 2

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

In my last post I broached the oh-so-controversial topic of whether dentistry is like a cult or not, and luckily for me I didn’t even piss off any of those dentistry-loving dentists out there.  I was happy to see that … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Cult of Dentistry

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

With another Thanksgiving and the 1-year anniversary of my split with dentistry behind me, I am once again reminded of my gratitude for being able to break free from something that had me feeling so trapped for so long.  Apparently … Continue reading →

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My Cleaning Lady Caught Me Peeing in the Sink Last Night

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

It was awfully humiliating, but luckily it’s not what you think.  In my last post, I described how my intuition helps me out in the form of recurring dreams.  This peeing incident was just a different recurring theme making its … Continue reading →

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What My Dreams Are Made of: Crashing Planes and Dirty Toilets

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

Have you ever had that dream where you see a plane crash?  Or you’re sitting on a toilet peeing, only to wake in a panic, hoping you didn’t wet your bed?  If so, don’t freak out!  It doesn’t mean you … Continue reading →

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Evil Crazy Bitch, DDS

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

I know, I know… my last post was pretty self-indulgent.  I mean, most people can’t relate to such specific tales of bosses being hypocrites that have strict payment policies when they don’t have the courtesy to pay their own bills.  … Continue reading →

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Take This Quiz: Is Your Boss Right For You?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Remember those quizzes from Seventeen magazine? While my values and morals were taking shape during my teenage years, these quizzes helped guide me to make important life decisions.  When my high school crush started dating my best friend, I still … Continue reading →

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