My Uncle is a neurologist, and while the pay is AMAZING [ seriously, no lie ] he must constantly study, he went to school for a decade, dictates at home, AND he works from about 7am to 10pm. How do you enjoy your wealth if you're constantly working? He wants to retire when he turns 50. I don't blame him to be honest.~
Wow, you guys just opened up a whole can of worms and I could go on and on and on and on.... The simple answer is that it is a passion for her...kind of like Brad and his HUGE pack. There's no other way you could go to work for 60+ hrs a week and then come home and study another 2-3 hrs/night, not to mentione the 36 hr on call shifts.... see, you got me going..lol Anyway, positive thoughts right...she loves it and I get a nihon-ken!
PS - as for the bodily fluids thing, you can't even imagine what our dinner conversations are like...
My thought exactly Dave. You don't dedicate yourself to something as complex and involved as neuroscience unless you are truly impassioned about it. Most doctors I know eventually make a great living but typically are paying back their student loans into their 50's.
Has anyone decided if they are getting a kai or shikoku yet?
Good point Dave & Jess! But still, I mean, he really does work so hard, he provides a great life for his wife and kids, but I'd really like to see HIM enjoy all his hard work, you know? Though I'm sure if you love your job [ which he does ] than it's enough. As for student loans, he paid them off a while ago...he got really lucky and got a position as the head of the Epilepsy Department at NYU & then went on to partnering up with some associates to purchase a hospital. & They've invested in stocks & stuff, so thanfully for him he's finally beyond the point of debt. He just lacks time.
But After all, if you Love your job & you'll never work a day in your life
--- Amber! What have you decided about the Kai & Shika? Are you going to be like me and get both since I can't make up my mind? ~
I don't know!!!! I am still stuck. I was beginning to lean toward the Shika, but then I read some of the other posts by Jess and those who work at shelters (and I have a friend who works at one in St. Louis) and I see the Kai pictures posted on here who need rescuing, and I am torn again!! I might like to have 2 (no more than). So perhaps I will look to rescue a kai and then add a shika later. I have always been around multiple animals while growing up on a farm, so I am fully aware of the money and time required for two. It will also depend on the first one I choose. If they are a one human/one dog kind of personality, then I may just have to settle on one. At least I have plenty of time to decide right now . I had originally wanted to get one in a year, but it will probably be two at the least. I knew I was going to need to make some changes before adopting a dog, but I have decided more are needed - the priorities are a different job and a different apartment/living space. I should be finished with grad school soon, so that will help. And, I am going through the same calculations as I noticed you doing on a different post Osy. I need to really put more money back. On the up side, I continue to learn a TON from this forum and the people on here, so I know in two years I should have a great arsenal of knowledge to help.
I am also hoping to take Brad up on an offer he made when I was first joining the forum (hoping he and Jen are still ok with it) regarding a visit to Casa Anderson. I have researched a lot, but I can not find anyone near here who owns/breeds Nihon Ken. I think spending time with them is a must before making the decision, and the closest I have seen is what I believe to be a very, very round Shiba being walked in the park.
... Mike - I bet I have a VERY good idea what your dinner conversations are like! My dad was a farmer and my mom is a nurse - no topic was sacred in our house, and dinner was the best time, it seemed, for everyone to share. It is funny about the bodily fluids though - it mostly only bothers me with adult humans. I helped dad pull calves before, and obviously ran into all sorts of other animal fluids on the farm, i babysat and nannied for years (I won't even tell you what kind of bodily fluids come with kids, but believe me, I've seen them all!) - i do fine with those! Adult stuff - i run for the door! I still think your girlfriend and those like her are amazing - and since I nannied/babysat for doctor's - I know their loved ones are a great support system for them, so good for you too!
Now, when you get your Nihon Ken, I thoroughly hope to be showered with Spam!!! And if it is a rescue, please share the details. I have never rescued before. We did take in a few when I was little, but the dogs we had when I got older were all acquired through responsible breeders. I would love to know whatever you feel like sharing about the process, particularly if it's a kai!! But please share regardless, and spam!
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My Uncle is a neurologist, and while the pay is AMAZING [ seriously, no lie ] he must constantly study, he went to school for a decade, dictates at home, AND he works from about 7am to 10pm. How do you enjoy your wealth if you're constantly working? He wants to retire when he turns 50. I don't blame him to be honest.~
PS - as for the bodily fluids thing, you can't even imagine what our dinner conversations are like...
Has anyone decided if they are getting a kai or shikoku yet?
My answer is maybe. I may have something in the works. I'm not getting too excited until I know for sure, so my lips are sealed for now...
But After all, if you Love your job & you'll never work a day in your life
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Amber! What have you decided about the Kai & Shika?
I am also hoping to take Brad up on an offer he made when I was first joining the forum (hoping he and Jen are still ok with it) regarding a visit to Casa Anderson. I have researched a lot, but I can not find anyone near here who owns/breeds Nihon Ken. I think spending time with them is a must before making the decision, and the closest I have seen is what I believe to be a very, very round Shiba being walked in the park.
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Mike - I bet I have a VERY good idea what your dinner conversations are like! My dad was a farmer and my mom is a nurse - no topic was sacred in our house, and dinner was the best time, it seemed, for everyone to share. It is funny about the bodily fluids though - it mostly only bothers me with adult humans. I helped dad pull calves before, and obviously ran into all sorts of other animal fluids on the farm, i babysat and nannied for years (I won't even tell you what kind of bodily fluids come with kids, but believe me, I've seen them all!) - i do fine with those! Adult stuff - i run for the door! I still think your girlfriend and those like her are amazing - and since I nannied/babysat for doctor's - I know their loved ones are a great support system for them, so good for you too!
Now, when you get your Nihon Ken, I thoroughly hope to be showered with Spam!!! And if it is a rescue, please share the details. I have never rescued before. We did take in a few when I was little, but the dogs we had when I got older were all acquired through responsible breeders. I would love to know whatever you feel like sharing about the process, particularly if it's a kai!! But please share regardless, and spam!
The shika inu are the medium-sized dogs of japan.
Amber - Awww, well you still have lots of time to decide eh? I know you'll be a good mummy to whichever dog you choose
It can't be helped!! ~