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Anyone here use Warroad TILO base layers? I’m looking at the neck/wrist tops and wondering if the Padloc version is actually worth the extra money for keeping elbow pads in place, or if the regular TILO is all you really need.
Also curious about their Cup Connector pants. Anyone use the Core or Elite pants, and are they worth the price compared to other hockey base layers/jock pants?
Basically looking for feedback on Warroad overall — comfort, heat/breathability, durability and whether you’d buy it again.

First workout in WHITIN barefoot shoes today after recently developing a mild bunion on my right foot. I did a hockey-focused workout with Bulgarian split squats, lateral lunges, step-ups, calf raises, single-leg balance and Assault Bike. Shoes felt great with zero pain during training.
A few hours later, my LEFT pinky-toe/5th MTP area became tender to walk on and looks more prominent than I remember. Now I’m worried about developing a bunionette/tailor’s bunion on that foot too.
Could one really develop that quickly, or is it more likely just swollen/irritated from the workout? Anyone experience this when first switching to barefoot shoes?

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I was fitted for my first True Custom skates at Pure Hockey last Tuesday because no retail skate fit comfortably around a new bunion on my right MTP joint.
They estimated 6–8 weeks, possibly four. How long did yours take? I currently have no skates that fit, so eight weeks off the ice would be tough.
Also, how do True Customs perform compared with top-end retail skates like the Bauer Flylite or CCM Vizion? I know the comfort is highly praised, but can their performance hang with the top dogs?
Finally, is there a reliable way to contact True? They haven’t answered my emails, their phone goes directly to voicemail, and the mailbox is full. I’m excited but nervous after reading the QC and durability stories.

Has anyone in the US recently ordered hockey gear from a Canadian seller and gotten hit with tariffs/duties?
I found a SidelineSwap seller in Canada who has pretty much everything I need in one bundle, but I’m worried about getting hit with unexpected import costs.
For anyone who’s ordered recently, is there a legitimate workaround to avoid or reduce the tariffs? Is there a particular way the seller needs to ship it, carrier to use, or anything they need to do on their end? Curious what’s worked for you recently.

👕 90s/vintage T-shirts
🧢 Vintage snapbacks
👟 Used Jordans
👟 New Balance/Saucony

eBay, Grailed, Depop, Vinted, StockX, FB Marketplace, or something else?

Main priorities are selling quickly + getting a good price. Curious what’s actually worked best for you personally.

I’m trying to get back into hockey after 20+ years away and honestly my lower back is starting to drive me insane.

I used to powerlift pretty seriously and barely had back issues. I stopped about 3 years ago and now it seems like my back goes out, finally gets better, and then one stupid movement sets it off again.

When it happens, bending over or getting off the couch sucks. Long car rides and even lying in bed make me stiff as hell. Weirdly, once I warm up and start moving, it usually feels better.

I’ve been doing a lot of conditioning and plyometrics for hockey and recently felt it tweak doing broad jumps. Immediately knew I was screwed the next day.

Bird dogs, cat-cows, cobra, stretching, hanging, etc. all help, but nothing seems to actually prevent it from coming back.

I suspect it could be disc-related, but I haven’t been evaluated. I know “go see a PT” is the obvious answer, but healthcare costs are a big reason I’ve been putting it off.

Anyone else deal with this? What actually helped you strengthen your back enough that it stopped constantly going out? I’m getting really frustrated having my comeback interrupted every time I start making progress.

I work full-time in pharma and have a PharmD/MBA, but I’m looking for something I can do on the side to bring in consistent extra income. Ideally I’d like to eventually get to around $2–3k/month, but right now I mostly want something I can start making money from within the next few weeks.

I’m not really interested in DoorDash/Uber, surveys, affiliate marketing, mowing lawns, or making stuff to sell on Etsy. I’m willing to work and learn something new, but I’d rather do something that pays reasonably well for my time.

I’ve tutored before and I’m trying to get that going again. I’ve also thought about refereeing hockey, soccer, or basketball since I grew up playing sports and that actually sounds fun. Even something like bartending/making cocktails for private events sounds interesting.

Longer term I’m very interested in real estate, rentals, or possibly Airbnb, but I don’t have a lot of startup capital right now.

I’m curious what people here are actually doing that makes money consistently.

What do you do, how much do you realistically make, and how long did it take before you started getting paid?

I’m especially interested in the random/unusual side hustles that I probably haven’t even thought of yet.

I work full-time in pharma and have a PharmD/MBA, but I’m looking for something I can do on the side to bring in consistent extra income. Ideally I’d like to eventually get to around $2–3k/month, but right now I mostly want something I can start making money from within the next few weeks.

I’m not really interested in DoorDash/Uber, surveys, affiliate marketing, mowing lawns, or making stuff to sell on Etsy. I’m willing to work and learn something new, but I’d rather do something that pays reasonably well for my time.

I’ve tutored before and I’m trying to get that going again. I’ve also thought about refereeing hockey, soccer, or basketball since I grew up playing sports and that actually sounds fun. Even something like bartending/making cocktails for private events sounds interesting.

Longer term I’m very interested in real estate, rentals, or possibly Airbnb, but I don’t have a lot of startup capital right now.

I’m curious what people here are actually doing that makes money consistently.

What do you do, how much do you realistically make, and how long did it take before you started getting paid?

I’m especially interested in the random/unusual side hustles that I probably haven’t even thought of yet.

My wife is a hospital clinical pharmacist with a PGY1 residency and is interested in transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry.

She doesn’t have direct sponsor or CRO experience, but she has been involved in clinical research from the hospital side. For example, she’s prepared and managed investigational medications for several studies (including Alzheimer’s and rare disease trials), worked with research protocols, and collaborated with investigators and research staff. However, she hasn’t worked directly for a sponsor or CRO.

I’m trying to help her figure out which roles are realistic entry points.

A little background on me: I’m also a pharmacist, but I came from retail pharmacy. About four years ago, I took what was essentially a junior CRA opportunity because an entry-level opening became available. It worked out well, and I’m now an experienced CRA, but if I’m being honest, I don’t think that’s necessarily the best path for her. I’d rather see her leverage her clinical pharmacist background instead of essentially starting over if there are better options.

I’ve heard pharmacists sometimes transition into areas like:
Medical Information / Drug Information
Medical Affairs
Clinical Development
Clinical Scientist
Regulatory Affairs
Clinical Operations
Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Medical Writing
Medical Communications

My questions are:
-What roles or job titles should a hospital clinical pharmacist with a PGY1 actually be searching for?

-Which positions are the most forgiving of not having prior industry experience?

-Are there sponsor or CRO roles where hospital clinical experience is viewed as a significant advantage?

-Which functions tend to hire pharmacists directly from hospital practice?

-If you were making this transition today, what strategy would you recommend?

-I’d especially love to hear from pharmacists who successfully made the transition. Looking back, are there any roles you wish you had applied to sooner that weren’t obvious at the time?

Any advice, job titles, or search terms would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

My wife is a hospital clinical pharmacist with a PGY1 residency and is interested in transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry.

She doesn’t have direct sponsor or CRO experience, but she has been involved in clinical research from the hospital side. For example, she’s prepared and managed investigational medications for several studies (including Alzheimer’s and rare disease trials), worked with research protocols, and collaborated with investigators and research staff. However, she hasn’t worked directly for a sponsor or CRO.

I’m trying to help her figure out which roles are realistic entry points.

A little background on me: I’m also a pharmacist, but I came from retail pharmacy. About four years ago, I took what was essentially a junior CRA opportunity because an entry-level opening became available. It worked out well, and I’m now an experienced CRA, but if I’m being honest, I don’t think that’s necessarily the best path for her. I’d rather see her leverage her clinical pharmacist background instead of essentially starting over if there are better options.

I’ve heard pharmacists sometimes transition into areas like:
Medical Information / Drug Information
Medical Affairs
Clinical Development
Clinical Scientist
Regulatory Affairs
Clinical Operations
Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Medical Writing
Medical Communications

My questions are:
-What roles or job titles should a hospital clinical pharmacist with a PGY1 actually be searching for?

-Which positions are the most forgiving of not having prior industry experience?

-Are there sponsor or CRO roles where hospital clinical experience is viewed as a significant advantage?

-Which functions tend to hire pharmacists directly from hospital practice?

-If you were making this transition today, what strategy would you recommend?

-I’d especially love to hear from pharmacists who successfully made the transition. Looking back, are there any roles you wish you had applied to sooner that weren’t obvious at the time?

Any advice, job titles, or search terms would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I’ve been seriously considering getting into real estate as a side hustle with the long-term goal of building a rental property portfolio while continuing my full-time career.

A little about me:
PharmD + MBA
Full-time remote CRA in Big Pharma
Married with a newborn and toddler
Living in Southern California (HCOL), where we’d like to stay long term

My wife is also a clinical pharmacist but is currently home with our kids while looking for a remote pharma role.

Between my wife and me, we have \*\*substantial pharmacy school student loans (approximately $800,000 combined)\*\*, in addition to our mortgage at \*\*6.99%\*\*. We budget carefully and live within our means, but between our loans, mortgage, and raising two young children in Southern California, it often feels like we’re working hard just to stay in place financially.

I’d love to build additional income streams that help us pay down debt faster while creating long-term wealth for our family.

My goal isn’t to leave my career. I genuinely enjoy working in the pharmaceutical industry. My long-term career goal is to continue climbing the ladder and eventually reach a \*\*Director-level role in Clinical Development\*\*.

Real estate is something I view as a \*\*complement\*\* to that career—not a replacement for it.

I’d like to start with real estate as a side hustle to generate additional income while learning the business. Over time, my goal would be to grow it into a portfolio of rental properties that generates meaningful cash flow, diversifies our income, and helps build generational wealth for our family.

I’ve spoken with several fellow pharmacists who own multiple rental properties, and hearing their success stories has really motivated me to explore this path.
After researching California licensing, I was surprised that Realtor dues, MLS fees, license renewal, and related costs can total \*\*$700–$1,500+ per year\*\* just to maintain a license.

I also recently came across the \*\*Redfin Associate Agent (Showing Agent)\*\* role, which seems appealing since it offers flexible scheduling and focuses on showing homes rather than generating your own clients.

\*\*My Questions\*\*
\*\*California Licensing\*\*
How long did it take you to get licensed?
Which courses did you use, and what did they cost?
Would you recommend the same program today?

\*\*Redfin Associate Agent\*\*
Has anyone worked as a Redfin Associate Agent?
What does a typical month look like?
Does the income generally cover your licensing, MLS, and Realtor fees?
Would you recommend starting there before becoming a traditional agent?

\*\*Rental Properties\*\*
How many rental properties do you own?
Is rental income really as passive as people say, or does it require much more work than expected?
Do you self-manage or hire a property manager?
What do your monthly cash flow and annual profit margins realistically look like after vacancies, repairs, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and property management?

\*\*Financing\*\*
Did you need significant cash to buy your first rental, or did you finance it?
If you were starting over today, would you become an agent first, buy a rental, house hack, or take a different route?

\*\*Balancing a Full-Time Career\*\*
One of my biggest concerns is balancing real estate while continuing to advance my pharmaceutical career. My full-time role will always remain my top priority, so I’m looking for a path that allows me to grow a real estate business without compromising my progression toward leadership in Clinical Development.
Has anyone here successfully balanced a demanding full-time career while building a real estate business or rental portfolio?

\*\*My Biggest Question\*\*
If you were in my shoes—with a demanding full-time career that you have no intention of leaving, but a long-term goal of building a rental portfolio over the next 10–20 years—would you still recommend becoming a Realtor first?
Or would you focus your time and money elsewhere?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone in healthcare, pharma, or another demanding profession who has successfully built a rental portfolio on the side.

I’d really appreciate hearing your successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and anything you wish someone had told you before getting started. Thank you in advance!

I’ve been seriously considering getting into real estate as a side hustle with the long-term goal of building a rental property portfolio while continuing my full-time career.

A little about me:
PharmD + MBA
Full-time remote CRA in Big Pharma
Married with a newborn and toddler
Living in Southern California (HCOL), where we’d like to stay long term

My wife is also a clinical pharmacist but is currently home with our kids while looking for a remote pharma role.

Between my wife and me, we have substantial pharmacy school student loans (approximately $800,000 combined), in addition to our mortgage at 6.99%. We budget carefully and live within our means, but between our loans, mortgage, and raising two young children in Southern California, it often feels like we’re working hard just to stay in place financially.

I’d love to build additional income streams that help us pay down debt faster while creating long-term wealth for our family.

My goal isn’t to leave my career. I genuinely enjoy working in the pharmaceutical industry. My long-term career goal is to continue climbing the ladder and eventually reach a Director-level role in Clinical Development.

Real estate is something I view as a complement to that career—not a replacement for it.

I’d like to start with real estate as a side hustle to generate additional income while learning the business. Over time, my goal would be to grow it into a portfolio of rental properties that generates meaningful cash flow, diversifies our income, and helps build generational wealth for our family.

I’ve spoken with several fellow pharmacists who own multiple rental properties, and hearing their success stories has really motivated me to explore this path.
After researching California licensing, I was surprised that Realtor dues, MLS fees, license renewal, and related costs can total $700–$1,500+ per year just to maintain a license.

I also recently came across the Redfin Associate Agent (Showing Agent) role, which seems appealing since it offers flexible scheduling and focuses on showing homes rather than generating your own clients.

My Questions
California Licensing
How long did it take you to get licensed?
Which courses did you use, and what did they cost?
Would you recommend the same program today?

Redfin Associate Agent
Has anyone worked as a Redfin Associate Agent?
What does a typical month look like?
Does the income generally cover your licensing, MLS, and Realtor fees?
Would you recommend starting there before becoming a traditional agent?

Rental Properties
How many rental properties do you own?
Is rental income really as passive as people say, or does it require much more work than expected?
Do you self-manage or hire a property manager?
What do your monthly cash flow and annual profit margins realistically look like after vacancies, repairs, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and property management?

Financing
Did you need significant cash to buy your first rental, or did you finance it?
If you were starting over today, would you become an agent first, buy a rental, house hack, or take a different route?

Balancing a Full-Time Career
One of my biggest concerns is balancing real estate while continuing to advance my pharmaceutical career. My full-time role will always remain my top priority, so I’m looking for a path that allows me to grow a real estate business without compromising my progression toward leadership in Clinical Development.

Has anyone here successfully balanced a demanding full-time career while building a real estate business or rental portfolio?

My Biggest Question
If you were in my shoes—with a demanding full-time career that you have no intention of leaving, but a long-term goal of building a rental portfolio over the next 10–20 years—would you still recommend becoming a Realtor first?
Or would you focus your time and money elsewhere?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone in healthcare, pharma, or another demanding profession who has successfully built a rental portfolio on the side.

I’d really appreciate hearing your successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and anything you wish someone had told you before getting started. Thank you in advance!

I’ve been seriously considering getting into real estate as a side hustle with the long-term goal of building a rental property portfolio while continuing my full-time career.

A little about me:
PharmD + MBA
Full-time remote CRA in Big Pharma
Married with a newborn and toddler
Living in Southern California (HCOL), where we’d like to stay long term

My wife is also a clinical pharmacist but is currently home with our kids while looking for a remote pharma role.

Between my wife and me, we have **substantial pharmacy school student loans (approximately $800,000 combined)**, in addition to our mortgage at **6.99%**. We budget carefully and live within our means, but between our loans, mortgage, and raising two young children in Southern California, it often feels like we’re working hard just to stay in place financially.

I’d love to build additional income streams that help us pay down debt faster while creating long-term wealth for our family.

My goal isn’t to leave my career. I genuinely enjoy working in the pharmaceutical industry. My long-term career goal is to continue climbing the ladder and eventually reach a **Director-level role in Clinical Development**.

Real estate is something I view as a **complement** to that career—not a replacement for it.

I’d like to start with real estate as a side hustle to generate additional income while learning the business. Over time, my goal would be to grow it into a portfolio of rental properties that generates meaningful cash flow, diversifies our income, and helps build generational wealth for our family.

I’ve spoken with several fellow pharmacists who own multiple rental properties, and hearing their success stories has really motivated me to explore this path.
After researching California licensing, I was surprised that Realtor dues, MLS fees, license renewal, and related costs can total **$700–$1,500+ per year** just to maintain a license.

I also recently came across the **Redfin Associate Agent (Showing Agent)** role, which seems appealing since it offers flexible scheduling and focuses on showing homes rather than generating your own clients.

**My Questions**
**California Licensing**
How long did it take you to get licensed?
Which courses did you use, and what did they cost?
Would you recommend the same program today?

**Redfin Associate Agent**
Has anyone worked as a Redfin Associate Agent?
What does a typical month look like?
Does the income generally cover your licensing, MLS, and Realtor fees?
Would you recommend starting there before becoming a traditional agent?

**Rental Properties**
How many rental properties do you own?
Is rental income really as passive as people say, or does it require much more work than expected?
Do you self-manage or hire a property manager?
What do your monthly cash flow and annual profit margins realistically look like after vacancies, repairs, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and property management?

**Financing**
Did you need significant cash to buy your first rental, or did you finance it?
If you were starting over today, would you become an agent first, buy a rental, house hack, or take a different route?

**Balancing a Full-Time Career**
One of my biggest concerns is balancing real estate while continuing to advance my pharmaceutical career. My full-time role will always remain my top priority, so I’m looking for a path that allows me to grow a real estate business without compromising my progression toward leadership in Clinical Development.
Has anyone here successfully balanced a demanding full-time career while building a real estate business or rental portfolio?

**My Biggest Question**
If you were in my shoes—with a demanding full-time career that you have no intention of leaving, but a long-term goal of building a rental portfolio over the next 10–20 years—would you still recommend becoming a Realtor first?
Or would you focus your time and money elsewhere?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone in healthcare, pharma, or another demanding profession who has successfully built a rental portfolio on the side.

I’d really appreciate hearing your successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and anything you wish someone had told you before getting started. Thank you in advance!

I’ve been seriously considering getting into real estate as a side hustle with the long-term goal of building a rental property portfolio while continuing my full-time career.

A little about me:
PharmD + MBA
Full-time remote CRA in Big Pharma
Married with a newborn and toddler
Living in Southern California (HCOL), where we’d like to stay long term

My wife is also a clinical pharmacist but is currently home with our kids while looking for a remote pharma role.

Between my wife and me, we have **substantial pharmacy school student loans (approximately $800,000 combined)**, in addition to our mortgage at **6.99%**. We budget carefully and live within our means, but between our loans, mortgage, and raising two young children in Southern California, it often feels like we’re working hard just to stay in place financially.

I’d love to build additional income streams that help us pay down debt faster while creating long-term wealth for our family.

My goal isn’t to leave my career. I genuinely enjoy working in the pharmaceutical industry. My long-term career goal is to continue climbing the ladder and eventually reach a **Director-level role in Clinical Development**.

Real estate is something I view as a **complement** to that career—not a replacement for it.

I’d like to start with real estate as a side hustle to generate additional income while learning the business. Over time, my goal would be to grow it into a portfolio of rental properties that generates meaningful cash flow, diversifies our income, and helps build generational wealth for our family.

I’ve spoken with several fellow pharmacists who own multiple rental properties, and hearing their success stories has really motivated me to explore this path.
After researching California licensing, I was surprised that Realtor dues, MLS fees, license renewal, and related costs can total **$700–$1,500+ per year** just to maintain a license.

I also recently came across the **Redfin Associate Agent (Showing Agent)** role, which seems appealing since it offers flexible scheduling and focuses on showing homes rather than generating your own clients.

**My Questions**
**California Licensing**
How long did it take you to get licensed?
Which courses did you use, and what did they cost?
Would you recommend the same program today?

**Redfin Associate Agent**
Has anyone worked as a Redfin Associate Agent?
What does a typical month look like?
Does the income generally cover your licensing, MLS, and Realtor fees?
Would you recommend starting there before becoming a traditional agent?

**Rental Properties**
How many rental properties do you own?
Is rental income really as passive as people say, or does it require much more work than expected?
Do you self-manage or hire a property manager?
What do your monthly cash flow and annual profit margins realistically look like after vacancies, repairs, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and property management?

**Financing**
Did you need significant cash to buy your first rental, or did you finance it?
If you were starting over today, would you become an agent first, buy a rental, house hack, or take a different route?

**Balancing a Full-Time Career**
One of my biggest concerns is balancing real estate while continuing to advance my pharmaceutical career. My full-time role will always remain my top priority, so I’m looking for a path that allows me to grow a real estate business without compromising my progression toward leadership in Clinical Development.
Has anyone here successfully balanced a demanding full-time career while building a real estate business or rental portfolio?

**My Biggest Question**
If you were in my shoes—with a demanding full-time career that you have no intention of leaving, but a long-term goal of building a rental portfolio over the next 10–20 years—would you still recommend becoming a Realtor first?
Or would you focus your time and money elsewhere?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone in healthcare, pharma, or another demanding profession who has successfully built a rental portfolio on the side.

I’d really appreciate hearing your successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and anything you wish someone had told you before getting started. Thank you in advance!