An Emergency Vet in the Pacific Northwest

I’ve always been in awe of veterinarians. They take care of animals weighing anywhere from a few ounces to a few thousand pounds.

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The reward for the incredibly difficult job of a veterinarian is pay that is much lower than that of the typical human physician.

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In Emergency Vet in the Pacific Northwest

I am still early on my journey to FIRE. After graduation, I had $125,000 in student debt and no financial education.

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I live in the beautiful and rainy Pacific Northwest. I have no dependents, though suspect we may be helping parents out as they get older.

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I love the chaos of admitting triages while managing hospitalized patients, jumping into a procedure or emergency surgery.

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Working in emergency, I recognize on a daily basis how fragile and short life can be.

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I have about 55% total stock market fund, 15% total bond market fund, 20% total international stock market fund, and the remainder in REITs.

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Yes. We have almost $10,000 in HSA accounts between my husband and me. No 529 plan.

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My best investment has been in my financial education. I have been listening to the WCI podcast for nearly 2 years now.

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An Emergency Vet in the Pacific Northwest

I’ve always been in awe of veterinarians. They take care of animals weighing anywhere from a few ounces to a few thousand pounds.

The reward for the incredibly difficult job of a veterinarian is pay that is much lower than that of the typical human physician.

In Emergency Vet in the Pacific Northwest

I am still early on my journey to FIRE. After graduation, I had $125,000 in student debt and no financial education.

Where are you on your financial independence journey?

I live in the beautiful and rainy Pacific Northwest. I have no dependents, though suspect we may be helping parents out as they get older.

Are you supporting anyone outside of your home?

I love the chaos of admitting triages while managing hospitalized patients, jumping into a procedure or emergency surgery.

How is your career going?

Working in emergency, I recognize on a daily basis how fragile and short life can be.

What is the most challenging obstacle?

I have about 55% total stock market fund, 15% total bond market fund, 20% total international stock market fund, and the remainder in REITs.

How is your money invested?

Yes. We have almost $10,000 in HSA accounts between my husband and me. No 529 plan.

Do you have investments in an HSA?

My best investment has been in my financial education. I have been listening to the WCI podcast for nearly 2 years now.

What has been your best investment?

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