u/unreasonablyelite

Hi everyone,

I guess this is just a rant, not that anyone asked, but I'm the one who posted my ENT job stats some days ago and I guess I've always known this but I absolutely loathe working. In general, but especially a M-F 8-5 grind. This lifestyle is genuinely awful and I don't think I can even get away from it just by switching jobs or switching specialties. Anyone relate? lol. I am quitting, but to many, this probably sounds crazy, but I can't do it anymore especially with all of the corporate greed. I seriously can't picture myself working everyday for the rest of my life just to retire and then die. If you ask any one of my classmates and friends they'll tell you I'm a big PA advocate and love the idea of being a PA, and it's a great commendable career, and I'm not necessarily going to stop being a PA forever, but I'm going to quit and try to find something else to do or maybe just take a break and then I'll find the right specialty in the future, but I've realized the money is not enough to make up for the job unfortunately. I'm grateful I have a supportive family and I don't have any bills to pay and I'm so glad I didn't ball out and buy a car and all of these things so I saved a lot of money, but I guess basically all I'm saying is, LEAVE THAT JOB that doesn't foster your learning and your own personal development. Leave the job if you're unhappy with the environment, don't stay just to stay. There will always be more opportunities and this time I'm going to take some time to try some new things. I'm going to try to find a source of income that doesn't require a 9-5 and provides me the flexibility that I need and deserve. Any suggestions y'all? Anything y'all switched to PA or not PA that worked out. Don't clown me but I believe in making money on the internet (NOT OF) and internet money is endless. IDK am I being crazy? This just feels right to me. Maybe open a business (medical or not), telemed GLPs, idk. Wish me luck! Wish all of us luck!

I am a PA in ENT. This was my first job graduating from PA school. I've been working about a year and a half and I graduated fall 2024. Here are my stats for those interested in ENT.

• Base Salary: $195,000 annually (no RVU system yet) but I was given 8k relocation and 5k sign on bonus. M-F clinic days. No OR, on-call, weekends, nights, major holidays.
• PTO: 20 days (4 weeks) of paid vacation annually, officially, but technically "unlimited PTO"
• Paid Holidays: 6 days
• Insurance Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Dental, vision, life insurance paid by company. I don't know exact percentage but my health insurance for just me is ~$30 per paycheck, so they pay most of it.
• Malpractice Coverage: Provided $1 million per claim / $3 million in aggregate ($1M/$3M)
• Retirement Plan: Includes a 401(k) contribution (4%) immediately vested
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): $2,500 per calendar year

I am on the west coast however and have state income tax and generally higher cost of living, but I am in a MCOL town not in a major city so I am still compensated well. It is coming around time I need to discuss raises, etc. Where would you more seasoned PAs try to get more? Would love some opinions.