What do you all think about unionizing as PAs? Would stronger collective bargaining power be worth the potential drawbacks? I was surprised to see so many saying things like this on other discussions, as I'm pretty in favor of it myself.

I'm a computer science engineer, working in the Pharmaceutical RWE domain for 2 years.
Even though I like the impact that my job creates, I often find myself wondering if I can actually get to a high position (e.g. CEO, Director of DS dept.) for a pharmaceutical company being from a technical background.
Please guide me.

Tips to build my brand and network as a junior practitioner navigates their career to the next level at the firm?

Anyone actually use the Networking feature here on fishbowl? Like yeah I see some of you with it on but do you actually use it besides thirsty dms?

Hi can anyone please refer me for the job role at Gartner? I will share the details of role.

Which day of month salary credited to bank account in KPMG ?

Happy New Years everyone!! Wishing you all have a smooth busy season with cooperative clients and minimal review notes!

I know this question was asked so many times here, but has anyone recently tried to make an appointment for H1B stamping in Canada as a non-Canadian? Has it become faster/easier now that covid restrictions are relaxed?

Has anyone ever left Chubb to go to Liberty or Travelers for commercial or middle market underwriting or even a sales rep role? If so, how do you like it? Came from The Hartford and love Chubb so far, but curious to see what else is out there.

I have mostly passive investments. I was thinking the other day: what if everyone had only passive investments? Wouldn’t this create incredibly high amount of systemic risk? Are we all sheep??

Starting a new job next week and when do I tell my coworkers that I have a newborn? Male asking.

Does anyone have recommendations for thought leaders/influencers in the M&A space? Looking for blogs, books, YouTube videos? Not currently in the space, trying to learn more as I’m thinking about a pivot after a few years in consulting/startups

RECRUITER (when you post a creative job opening on LinkedIn for a friend's agency): HEYYYY, old friend! Do you know if this agency is using an outside recruiter for this position and if not, could you connect me to them?? Thanks! XOXO! OWE YA ONE! :)

THAT SAME RECRUITER (when you contact them about a creative job opening that *they* themselves posted):

I recently had a student who complained that his professor did not use enough citations in his academic papers. I was wondering, are we still allowed to cite our own writings in our papers these days? Or is it just a thing of the past?

All the posts I read in this bowl are centered around GC and priority dates. Am I the only one that can’t even seem to win the H1B lottery? Down to my final try 🤞🏼

Hello Visa friends. Would anyone be willing to give a referral?

New to town. What’s Saatchi & Saatchi’s reputation? Creatively, culture-wise, etc.

Does any PA have experience working at ideal image?

Anyone planning on attending the virtual HOD meeting Friday about the name change?

Hello all,

I'm a PA in the PNW working for a private group staffing ED's in several hospitals. Recently the group has asked the PA's to take on a couple new roles (triaging and rapid track from triage i.e. straightforward ESI 4, 5). With these changes the PA's are considering asking for increased pay in the form of an addition of a COLA (cost of living adjustment) to our normal salary. Was wondering if any other PA's in the ED have these in their contracts and at what rate.

-Thanks

Currently a medical assistant and considering the PA route. Living in Canada where the PA profession is relatively new (not as many specialities for PAs as the US, and salary is lower). I’m nervous about future burn out and unfavourable working hours - any advice?

I’m a brand new PA trying to find a job in dermatology. Does anyone know new grad friendly employers? Or are you looking for an awesome pa? 🤩 open to locations.

What is the standard billing for a surgery PA? I read somewhere it’s 20 percent of what the MD bills for but I’m not sure how accurate that is?

Any PAs that have another stream of income outside of their PA job? Like business/entrepreneurship or IT?

What have you done to successfully manage burnout long-term? I could use some advice or input

Ortho PA in CT with 1 yr of experience. My time is split between OR and office. Coming up on contract negotiations and wondering what people in the specialty make ( even better if you have similar experience).

Does anyone know of any non profit companies (for loan forgiveness purposes) that offer at least part time, if not full time, telemedicine work? I know this is a long shot but I have been very curious if such a thing exists.

I’m a PA relocating to Phoenix area and negotiating an offer for home care visits full time. I am wondering if anyone in related field could tell me ballpark range what you are paid. I was considering asking for 142-152k range.

I’m discussing a part-time orthopedic position that would include clinic and surgery in WA state, about 1 hour from seattle. 5 years experience. Anyone have experience with this? I’m looking for hourly rate expectations. I will be covered under their malpractice insurance, but no other benefits.

Anyone have experience with retention bonuses? Wondering if the terms are negotiable. I work for a large academic medical center, for context.

Anyone work in the VA system or specifically the Houston VA willing to share some pros/cons?

Has anyone regretted their decision to become a PA instead of a Physician because we end up doing mostly the same work but for less pay? I'm considering the extra education

Are you a PA in the San Francisco Bay Area? If so, what is your specialty and salary?

Report is out. Medical Care Practitioner was the top suggestion followed by Physician Associate. Praxician was, expectedly, widely panned. Let the debates begin....

Just accepted an offer with a psych startup. Not exactly the offer I was hoping for as I’m taking a slight pay cut ($73/hr) and it’s a 1099 position. I keep getting stuck on the 1099 piece because I’ll be working 40 hrs/wk, but have been told I’m not eligible to be a W2 employee. Needless to say, no benefits whatsoever. They don’t even provide a computer or any other remote equipment for the completely remote position. Am I making a mistake? Also, can anyone chime in about being a 1099 employee?

How do you feel about physician only lounges? Are PAs allowed to use them? Our hospital does but surprised to hear my friend tell me hers does not.

I’m in PA school now but in the process of interviewing for what might be my dream job in medical imaging industry. If I get the job pay will start around 120k at a large company with room for growth. If I stay in PA school I will have around 120k in debt and will probably work in vascular surgery. What would you do? It’s literally the second week of school for me, I have my 3rd interview for the job next week