Psychiatrist relocating to Anchorage - asking for advice (minimum wage, to move)

[Grannysroost]

Originally Posted by warptman

I wonder who the first person was that saw a calf sucking on it's mother's teet and thought, "I want some of that action!"

Mr. B, from before ideas...yes indeed, Mr. W, yes indeed...

[choffmanmd]

To everyone - Thanks for your replies. I guess the milk thing took center stage here. I got that $7 figure off this blog, actually. I don't even use much milk - it was just a surprising indicator of what the cost of living might be in Anchorage.

It's good to know that I can get a decent place for $1350. I was looking in the range of $900 to $1200, based on the fact that I could find a really nice place in Pittsburgh for 2/3 of that cost, but I guess I'll have to look at higher-priced places.

I like my Yukon Jack over ice with lime.

What kind of communication problems will I have with the Native Alaskan population as a psychiatrist who wants to be able to understand my patients?

[Grannysroost]

Maybe do some research on culture, history, issues...

[gobrien]

I am not an expert but from what I understand, culturally Natives are not very outspoken and may not seek counseling.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by choffmanmd

To everyone - Thanks for your replies. I guess the milk thing took center stage here. I got that $7 figure off this blog, actually. I don't even use much milk - it was just a surprising indicator of what the cost of living might be in Anchorage.

It's good to know that I can get a decent place for $1350. I was looking in the range of $900 to $1200, based on the fact that I could find a really nice place in Pittsburgh for 2/3 of that cost, but I guess I'll have to look at higher-priced places.

I like my Yukon Jack over ice with lime.

What kind of communication problems will I have with the Native Alaskan population as a psychiatrist who wants to be able to understand my patients?

First issue will be convincing any Native Alaskans that they need a psychiatrist!! secondly...wow....need to do a lot more research on Alaska before deciding you just want to move. doesn't appear you have done much research or even visited.

[Metlakatla]

Originally Posted by choffmanmd

To everyone - Thanks for your replies. I guess the milk thing took center stage here. I got that $7 figure off this blog, actually. I don't even use much milk - it was just a surprising indicator of what the cost of living might be in Anchorage.

It's good to know that I can get a decent place for $1350. I was looking in the range of $900 to $1200, based on the fact that I could find a really nice place in Pittsburgh for 2/3 of that cost, but I guess I'll have to look at higher-priced places.

I like my Yukon Jack over ice with lime.

What kind of communication problems will I have with the Native Alaskan population as a psychiatrist who wants to be able to understand my patients?

I don't know; You know better than we do what sort of communication problems you have, if any, with other himan beings.

[warptman]

A psychiatrist asking for advice, how much do you charge an hour? I'll give you some advice on Alaska, but it'll cost you...

[akvarmit]

Originally Posted by Grannysroost

You need a job before moving.

Amen, sista! This state is not as forgiving as others......not being prepared can be devastating!

[lyoness]

And at this point I'll stick my neck on the chopping block again and tell anyone who know anyone who is hiring, feel free to dm me, I've gotten no where with the hundreds of resumes and on line apps. It's still early enough in the season to make the drive Always beggin aint I

[stiffnecked]

Sometimes the employers just want to see you in person. That way they can make sure your not missing any vital parts. As we've learned this summer some seasonal employers obviously hire people without doing face to face interviews first.