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doc_ock
Member Since: 07/17/04
Post: 22 of 44

I'm curious, too: For those who moved, what was the order of things? Did you sell the office
first, then house, then work as an associate, then buy a house? Or did you first find an office to
buy with an LOI submitted? Or build out a startup first, then put your existing office on the
market? ■
9/12/2019

drpainlus
Member Since: 03/01/04
Post: 23 of 44

TX Yooper
Member Since: 01/01/06
Post: 24 of 44

If you are serious about moving, sell the practice and the house first. You don't want your
nonliquid assets to turn into anchors hindering your move. ■
9/12/2019

Sorry, can't be of any help here. Sold and "retired" to FT academics. Used the PP time to get
set up financially to be able to do so. Did OK too on my real estate sales. (OCK, I was across the
Sound in Kitsap County). Did not know that Premera pulled the same BS. ■
9/12/2019

Sparrow
Member Since: 01/06/02
Post: 25 of 44

I live in North County San Diego. The schools here are beyond great from kindergarten
through high school. I saved $30K a year because my daughter didn't want to go to a private
Catholic school.
We also have the University of California system. My daughter wants to go to UCLA or
UCSD at about $18K a year, which is a great value, in my assessment. The take-home message
is that it is the community that makes the school, not the other way around. ■
9/13/2019

eeznogood
Member Since: 02/23/06
Post: 26 of 44

OP: Based on the details you shared, the move seems to be a very smart one. Just be certain
that the details that you shared are not vague impressions on your end. Confirm these things by
scouting the areas you are targeting as your next living place, and try to visit them for weeklong
stays or longer to get a real feel for things over there. ■
9/13/2019

doc_ock
Member Since: 07/17/04
Post: 27 of 44

Nice. I envy your move to academics-no more practice stress. I'm in my early 40s and still
want to do private practice for a few more years before dwindling down to PT or maybe even academia. Also have an MPH degree and maybe can put that degree to good use one of these days. ■
9/13/2019

obliqueridge15
Member Since: 09/01/08
Post: 33 of 44

I moved recently due to different reasons, but it was a great decision. Sounds like your gut is
telling you to pack up and leave. Moving is never cheap and hardly ever works out the way we
think. But, if in the end you have a better cost of living, you will live better and enjoy life more.
When you enjoy life, you will treat your patients better and not hate your job anymore. I will
jump out on a limb and wish you good luck in your transition. ■
9/15/2019

Move or stay put?
Have you ever pulled the trigger and picked up your
entire life (and practice!) in hopes of a better financial
situation? To share your tips and advice, and discuss
what worked and what didn't, find this thread online
under Message Boards at dentaltown.com/magazine.

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