Dear Anita,

I think so. Also the concept of viewing nyc as dark and aggressive and California as light and free. An over simplification of course. Of course!

especially when real life and work are involved – not so light and free at all.

maybe realizing this and seeing that my husbands opportunity out there is in fact, the opposite of light and freeing – is what I am grasping now. And seeing to it that CA may ever be an option. Yes all of the individuals at the practice were nice and calm and a breath of fresh air versus CA. But If there is a surgeon leaving (dr. T) because Costs in that practice are too high. Well that sounds unstable and not light and freeing at all.
how do I feel about that?
I feel that the illusion and allure of CA is magical perhaps – but not for physicians. Not for many. Perhaps for those who are retired or independently wealthy. Or perhaps for those who feel it’s the only option for them and are willing to “put up” with the market. Maybe.

people may say the same about us in nyc, the crazy rents and parking!

oh who knows. I just know I definitely feel unsettled that’s for sure. Which is warranted