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10 Helpful Steps to Creating Change

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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Got the Sunday Night Blues?

Has it started already?  Are you dreading going to work tomorrow?  Do you feel stuck, and you can’t seem to figure out a way out of your job? I have the answer for you.  Okay, so maybe it’s not the … Continue reading

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10 Signs You Need a New Job

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

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

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

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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Confessions of a Recovering Tax Lawyer – 12 Things I Hate About Big Law

I am proud to welcome my first guest blogger to Lolabees.  I asked Amber to write a post I have been dying to have here for the past year.  Her courage and insight to leave a high-powered career and follow … Continue reading

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

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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Take This Quiz: Is Your Boss Right For You?

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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It’s Not You, It’s Me

At first glance, reading the history of how tumultuous my relationship was with dentistry, it might appear that I am placing all of the blame on bad jobs, mean bosses, or difficult patients.  But those are just details. The fact … Continue reading

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