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imweakless
757 Posts
was inspired by your story! GL | ||
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Redunzl
862 Posts
5 years ago i chose to come to china instead of korea (that was before i became obsessed with all things SC t.t). enjoyed your OP... i dont want to give financial advice to strangers but basically it can be boiled down to the simpy truism that "mo' money mo' problems... and jealousy and envy just come with the territory man" | ||
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eshlow
United States5210 Posts
Although I hope you don't sell out for orthotics in the future going into podiatry. Start educating yourself now -- it helps to know a lot going in. | ||
mikeymoo
Canada7170 Posts
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DivinO
United States4796 Posts
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for letting us in.  5/5. | ||
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Biochemist
United States1008 Posts
On February 01 2010 00:09 Bosu wrote: A podiatrist can easily blow $12,000 a year and not worry about money. I am thinking going into podiatry or optometry myself. I am sure I could get into the programs, but I am not sure I want to put life on hold for 5 more years. Try not to think of it as putting life on hold. Professional school is just a different phase of your life, and just because you'll be studying your ass off doesn't mean you can't have fun! If you're anything like me, you won't be satisfied with an average career knowing you could have done more. That's why you see so many 30-40 year olds applying to medical schools | ||
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Xenocide_Knight
Korea (South)2625 Posts
Thanks? | ||
LosingID8
CA10828 Posts
On January 31 2010 23:34 Too_MuchZerg wrote: I disagree about giving your parents money. Better spent those money for your future kids or if not having kids to your sister kids (not giving money but providing clothing/hobbies and such). But of course USA might have different elderly programs than Finland has. due to the nature of my parents' jobs, they only money they'll receive is minimal social security (probably around $500/month?). there are no retirement plans for pastors in the korean church, and my mom is a part-time telephone interpreter, which comes with no retirement benefits, as well. with my sister and i each giving them $1000 a month and their $500 from the federal government, they'll be able to live a comfortable lifestyle that they were never able to experience before. also, like someone said, $12,000 isn't much for a podiatrist to spend. the average pod salary is well over $100,000. the choice isn't "should I spend money on my parents or my children". i can do both! On January 31 2010 20:24 RANDOMCL wrote: Look at me! Look at me! I always understood the blog forum to kind of serve as... well, not this. Anyway, congratulations on being you. lol, i'm not quite sure what your problem is. i strongly believe that my blog has more substance than 95% of all TL blogs. would you rather read more blogs with minimal content? | ||
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Too_MuchZerg
Finland2818 Posts
On February 01 2010 05:15 LosingID8 wrote:due to the nature of my parents' jobs, they only money they'll receive is minimal social security (probably around $500/month?). there are no retirement plans for pastors in the korean church, and my mom is a part-time telephone interpreter, which comes with no retirement benefits, as well. with my sister and i each giving them $1000 a month and their $500 from the federal government, they'll be able to live a comfortable lifestyle that they were never able to experience before. also, like someone said, $12,000 isn't much for a podiatrist to spend. the average pod salary is well over $100,000. the choice isn't "should I spend money on my parents or my children". i can do both! Well its not choice its decision. Don't pay $1000 but rather let them live your place if you need to help your parents (with your big salary just get big house) providing food and such. This way your parents can save up money if they need something like holiday. Someway they can still participate some choirs like making food for whole family (feeling like they are still helping you, human nature). I mean problem is that A) your parents starts greedy and wants more (they can shout on you and such because they know they will get money anyways) B) Your parents gets to be "yes" parents that agree everything to get money from you (perhaps little uncorfortable around you and hesitated to visit your place) C) they get uber lazy and wont do anything because they get money anyways. | ||
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ShaperofDreams
Canada2492 Posts
On February 01 2010 00:09 Bosu wrote: A podiatrist can easily blow $12,000 a year and not worry about money. I am thinking going into podiatry or optometry myself. I am sure I could get into the programs, but I am not sure I want to put life on hold for 5 more years. It really won't put your life on hold, unless your a social animal who goes out all the time and has a bunch of activities outside of school like..competitive sports. My cousin just finished 3 years med school in Guatemala, with only a bed and a laptop. Now he's waking up at like 3am to go do hospital training/duties and take knives out of people. Even then if I asked him if these years are wasted it would be insulting, it was/is a big part of his life and an amazing experience. | ||
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Archaic
United States4024 Posts
Thanks for the quick bio. | ||
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HeavOnEarth
United States7087 Posts
me: "oh i have a test too" everyone: LOL FRESHMAN DONT NEED TO STUDY HAHAHAHA GET TO WORK T.T | ||
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lac29
United States1485 Posts
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Ilikestarcraft
Korea (South)17732 Posts
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ghrur
United States3786 Posts
My parents have worked extremely hard, and I live a comfortable life, but I often overlook the fact that they're amazing for getting where they are. I also feel extremely spoiled after this, not that this blog is bad or anything. Haha, it just makes me feel like I NEED to stand out, and do well. Become successful like my parents, and be able to do well like you. Thanks for that. | ||
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il0seonpurpose
Korea (South)5638 Posts
It's so embarrassing as a high school senior without a car, getting free lunch, etc. | ||
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
Amazing human beings are everywhere on TL! | ||
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Mystlord
United States10264 Posts
Much <3 LID8. | ||
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StorkHwaiting
United States3465 Posts
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29 fps
United States5725 Posts
you're very lucky to have such great parents | ||
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