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The OP wanted a job that's relatively easy to get into and pays a lot. So forget being a surgeon. In general, the jobs that pay well are…
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Thanks for that. Did you use a broker? Any good reliable brokers?
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headlessfly posted a forum topic New BMW & Car Brokers
Hi fellow Ozbargainers, I'm thinking of buying a new 2014 BMW X3 xDrive 20d LCI Only needing basic options: - metallic paint - leather…
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headlessfly commented on Officeworks price match crazieness
I disagree. I buy many things, particularly computer or office electronics or printer consumables from Officeworks because it's closer to…
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headlessfly commented on Ripped off by Medical Practise
Sounds like the general public have something against doctors?
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If your dishwasher is broken and you call your electrician, and they come and say "actually it's the plumbing that's the problem, the…
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There are good GPs and bad GPs just like there are good plumbers and bad plumbers or electricians or anyone for that matter. The patient…
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headlessfly commented on Ripped off by Medical Practise
Financially, GPs are better off seeing more patients using the "short consult" option, rather than seeing fewer patients using the "long…
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headlessfly commented on Made an offer on a property which was accepted, but now I think i've offered too much - options?
Depends on the terms of your contract. Most contracts will have finance and building/pest clauses as standard. Unless you chose to waive…
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headlessfly commented on Buying a train station car
There are 2 types of thieves. Professionals and opportunists. 1. Nothing you can do about the professionals. They will take what they want…
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headlessfly commented on Ideas on saving on printing & inks
I've gone through many printers in my life, and the most economical (overall - considering cost of printer, replacement cartridges/refills,…
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Having said all this, since activity-based-funding came into play for the public health system, there has been a push to do more joint…
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Conventionally it's always the other way around - because most of us look at the patient from the front.
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That looks like your left hip has severe arthritis and the right hip is healthy. Unless you put the xray up the wrong way around
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Yes. Particularly odd given that the appointment is not reimbursed by private health as far as I understand.
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headlessfly commented on Need to get a hip replacement
In your situation, it will depend on how much the hip is bothering you, and whether you can wait long enough on the public waiting list. It…
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OldBugger on Is Health Insurance worth it? What are your experiences with or without it
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For the public system, your GP's letter gets put in a pile and prioritised by one of the surgeons or gastroenterologists. If you are…
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Private health insurance, like all businesses, are there to make a profit. Medicare on the other hand is not, in fact it makes a huge loss.…
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Bunnyburger on Is Health Insurance worth it? What are your experiences with or without it
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I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience with doctors. I'm a doctor and like all human beings, there are dishonest and honest people…
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EarthMan on Is Health Insurance worth it? What are your experiences with or without it
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I am a medical practitioner. And I can tell you this is definitely incorrect. They will ask you whether you have private insurance because…
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headlessfly on Another who has high paid jobs thread. Careers for a young person, High salary, really needing ideas
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No worries. Glad to be of assistance. I understand why anaesthetists are used as the example for comparison because we "topped the list". I…
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Hi camoqs, Anaesthetist here. It's great that you would like a fantastic career, but I would not be the first, nor would I be the last, to…
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There are 2 options: 1. Go to your GP and ask to be referred to your local public hospital to see a plastic surgeon. When you get to the…
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