I am currently a Hygiene Assistant/EDDA (expanded duty dental assistant).

I have been in this field for 2 years now & I truly enjoy what I do. I am 31 years old, & I have 3 sons.

Currently I cannot justify making $16 an hour when I'm having to pay $200 a week to daycare alone. I have looked for other DA jobs but all are paying less or the same. I am currently looking for remote jobs where I can work from home. I have tried all of the apps; Indeed, Linken, Zip recruiter, and glass door.

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Hi! I’m assuming you are asking for suggestions on how to make more money?
My suggestion would be to sit down with your OM and explain your situation, explain that you love your job but cost of living is really taking an effect on your family. You would like an increase in pay and are willing to take on additional responsibilities. If they are a compassionate and family oriented practice, they should understand that and what to work with you. They need to see that they are getting g something out of this to if you are getting more money. But put thought into how much you are going to request. Be ready to explain my that amount is needed. They may try to negotiate. Just a heads up. Good luck! I hope this helps!

U r a number to 99% of companies or offices. State your desired salary, but expect to move on to greener pastures. Plenty of offices that pay more. If the place u r at currently does not value your worth, then move on. I was with a local corporate company that sold out to national corp and they kept decreasing my hourly wage with each sell-off, even after 14 years of loyalty. They don't care about u, or ur passions, or family obligations. I am just saving u the agony of reality when it comes to the dental profession. It doesn‘t get better with time and loyalty, it’s the exact opposite, unfortunately this is the reality of today’s world. Get what u deserve and find an office that will pay u what u want. Period. Do NOT stay with offices that make excuses, it will forever be a downgrade on your personal pay and abilities.

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