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Just for SpousesThrough the medical journey we often use the pronoun “we” when referring to our spouses’ career accomplishments. A physician’s career takes years of school and training, both consuming energy and brain space. More than an occupation it’s a lifestyle and for many a “calling”. Since 2017 spouses have shared stories and wisdom here at The White Coat Wife as they navigate each season of the journey alongside their spouses.
Student Paralyzed Before Wedding: Doesn’t Give Up
I had chosen to pursue occupational therapy to help people gain their independence and yet I found myself trying to gain my own independence. I hardly even knew what paralysis really meant.
The Risk of Taking a Day Off
It was hard for him to rest though, at first…He felt like he as falling behind. That his classmates would get the upper hand and he would suffer for it. But he never did. His grades never went down, he never felt behind in class or in simulations. He felt like he was retaining more information during the week.
Supporting Your Spouse’s Decision to do a Fellowship
If your husband is in the midst of a residency program, I feel quite certain that I know your feelings about him completing a fellowship. You are over it. You’ve been doing this already far, FAR too long, and you’re ready to move on to the rest of your life. You want your man back…
However. HOWEVER. There are several reasons why a fellowship might be in the best interest of your husband’s future (and subsequently, yours!)
How to Maximize Your Tax Return in Graduate School
This is a post specifically for lower to moderate income filers and graduate students that want to file federal taxes for FREE and learn how to maximize Federal credits that are refundable (think FREE $$$$)…In an ideal world, I would make the perfect amount of income that qualifies us for ALL the tax credits, yet pay the least amount in taxes. This post is to help us all get a little closer to doing just that! Not only will this information help you maximize your tax return in 2018 but it will help you plan for an even greater return in 2019.
Gaining Independence as a Spouse, so You’re Not Sitting Around Waiting
Often I have to do a soul search. Am I asking my husband to meet an emotional need, I have that is not his to meet? Answering this question helps me deal with my loneliness, unmet expectations, and hopes e.v.e.r.y t.i.m.e.
Simplify the Chaos
I have learned that the key to feeling like I can reasonably stay on top of things is to create as much margin as possible in my life.
First Time Home Buyer’ Guide
Start with this checklist before you begin your home search on the MLS.
