My elderly parents 68 and 69, recently had to find a new doctor after being with the same doctor for over 10 years.
They went from a small clinic to a big hospital and had to adjust to so many changes. The first assigned doctor they gave them, they hated. So we had to change to a new one. This new one we recently went to meet, I think she's a wack job and doesn't pay attention to details.
During this meeting, I saw her looking at old tests from 2023 when my parents had new tests run in 2024 already and basing everything on the 2023 tests results.
She wanted to increase my dad's current medication to the max dosage citing that the dosage he's on doesn't do anything. One of them is cholesterol but his recent tests were all fine. I fought her on this and wasn't comfortable going from a low dosage to a max one when all the tests are normal. So compromised on just increase dosage by 50%. She also added new medication to Mom's already filled up pill box citing for prevention purpose.
She actually called my mom a few days later to talk about increasing the dosage for another medication. My mom wanted her to talk to me but said she can't citing privacy and that she's afraid of me "yelling at her" - I didn't yell, but I was firm in my words trying to defend my dad.
Then I found out today she sent the wrong dosage prescription for my dad.
All this really makes me wonder how she's able to keep her license. She seems to like that her patients are so dependent on medication and doesn't encourage them to make diet or lifestyle changes instead. I wanted to report her but my mom is against cuz she kind of like her personality and thinks she's thorough.
I'm like I think she's full of sh*t.
Anyone have similar experience?

My daughter renewed her license at the RMV today and among the eye color choices was maroon 🤔 They also had red as an option which I assume is for people with albinism. But maroon? Maybe it’s considered a shade of brown? They didn’t offer shades of blue or green. Do any of you have maroon eyes? Show yourselves!
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I know this might be better asked based on what states I’m licensed in, but I’m trying to really understand the renewal process. Can you double dip and complete CEs for two diff states at once? For example can I use ethics CE requirements for both states from one course? It’s so confusing trying to wrap my brain around this. This is my first renewal for both so I’m safe this round but for next renewal period?

The sleepy town of Medford, Texas, had seen its share of strange events, but none as extraordinary as the one that occurred one quiet spring morning. It had been nearly three decades since the untimely death of George Cooper Sr., the beloved high school football coach and father of Sheldon Cooper, the boy genius. His passing had left a void in the lives of his family and the entire community. In the years since George’s death, his family had moved on in their own ways. Mary, his wife, had continued to be the steadfast matriarch, raising their children with a firm but loving hand. Sheldon, with his towering intellect, had moved to Pasadena and achieved great things in the world of theoretical physics. Missy, his twin sister, had carved out her own path, becoming a strong and independent woman. Georgie Jr., the eldest, had taken over the family’s business and become a pillar of the community .On this particular morning, a strange energy seemed to fill the air. It started as a gentle hum, almost imperceptible, but gradually grew louder, vibrating through the ground and shaking the leaves on the trees. In the cemetery where George Cooper Sr. was buried, the ground above his grave began to shift and crack. A hand, strong and calloused, broke through the soil, followed by another. Slowly, George Cooper Sr. pulled himself up from the earth, bewildered and disoriented. Covered in dirt and wearing the remnants of his burial suit, George staggered to his feet, his mind a swirl of confusion and fragments of memories. He remembered collapsing at the kitchen table, the pain in his chest, and then... nothing. How was he here? Why was he here?
Driven by an inexplicable force, George began walking towards his old home. Medford had changed in some ways but remained comfortingly familiar in others. As he walked, people stopped and stared, their eyes wide with disbelief and shock. Whispers and gasps followed him, but George was focused on one thing: reuniting with his family. When he reached the house, his heart pounded with a mix of fear and anticipation. He knocked on the door, and after a few tense moments, it opened to reveal Mary. Her eyes widened, and she clutched her chest, struggling to find words.
“George?” Mary’s voice trembled.
“It’s me, Mary,” George said, his own voice thick with emotion.
“I don’t know how, but I’m back.” Mary’s eyes filled with tears as she reached out to touch his face, her fingers trembling. The next moments were a blur as she pulled him inside, calling for their children. Missy, now a grown woman, and Georgie Jr. appeared, their faces mirrors of shock and disbelief.
“Dad?” Missy whispered, her eyes wide.
“It’s me, sweetheart,” George said, smiling through his own tears. Soon, news of George’s miraculous return reached Sheldon in Pasadena. The genius, usually so composed and logical, was left speechless. He immediately booked a flight back to Texas, desperate to see the father he had lost so many years ago.When Sheldon arrived, the reunion was both heart warming and awkward. George marvelled at how much his children had grown and changed, while Sheldon struggled to reconcile the man before him with the memories he had clung to for so long .As the days passed, George underwent medical examinations, and though he was weak from his time in the grave, he was remarkably healthy. Scientists and researchers flocked to Medford, eager to understand the phenomenon, but no definitive answers emerged. George's return remained a mystery, one that defied all logic and reason. In time, the Cooper family adjusted to their new reality. George relished the chance to make up for lost time, attending Georgie Jr.’s business milestones, celebrating Missy’s achievements, and engaging in deep, meaningful conversations with Sheldon. The family, once fractured by tragedy, found healing in their reunion. Medford, too, was changed by George’s return. The town, already close-knit, became even more connected, bound together by the shared experience of witnessing a true miracle. George Cooper Sr. had come back to life, and with him, he brought hope, love, and the reminder that sometimes, the impossible can become possible. In the end, it wasn’t the how or why of his return that mattered most, but the precious moments he shared with his family, moments they had all thought were lost forever.

Hey guys! My student has a checkride tomorrow, we wasn’t my original student so when we finally went over everything, I noticed his middle name isn’t on his medical. But it’s on IACRA and his license/ everything else. Is this a problem? It’s making me pretty nervous because we flew to a different state and got a hotel and would hate for all of this to be for nothing 😭. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any suggestions?
I don’t want to bring it to the DPE, I’m kind of just hoping he doesn’t notice or chose to say anything about it.

I posted in the wrong sub previously and was advised to post here :) thanks for taking the time to read!
I am finishing my A.A. Degree is Business Administration this Fall and the next year I will be pursuing my RN to become an Aesthetic Nurse. Long term I am going to own a Med Spa of my own. From what I’ve gathered through the research I am going to take the NCLEX-RN and I’d like to get certified in CANS. What’s the best step to take since I need 1,000 practice hours within a core specialty? What would that mean for me and where to go once I get my RN? Also, once I get my RN should I then get my estheticians license or is that a waste of time? Thanks for your help!
This is absolutely my calling, I will take any classes I need/don’t need to get to where I need to go! I’m not fearful of any vomit, blood, or the pressure of it all. I’ve been working as security in hospitals since the age of 18 (now 22) and have the ability to shadow lots of Medical staff, I respond to trauma codes for my reports. I’ve got a full ride scholarship until I’m 28 and I’ve already saved necessary funds for any certifications I might need.

Hello. I am currently paying 377.55 dollars a month for car insurance. I am 19 years old, and I am a female. Im a full time college student. My insurance company is Progressive. I am enrolled in their snapshot program, but they say I won’t see any change in my rate from that until this policy period is over and it’s time to renew. I live in Memphis TN, and while the area I am in based on my zip code is not a high crime area, the rest of memphis is. I tried to apply for a good student discount, and they told me this discount wouldn’t apply to me even though my grades are great and I’m on the deans list because I’m the policy holder. I just got my car in March of 2024, and I had my license since 2022. I had no history of tickets or crashes, and I drive a 2018 Nissan Rouge. I understand I’m considered high risk because of age, but this rate is ridiculous. Would my only option to find a cheaper rate be to switch insurance companies mid policy or just wait this policy period out and see if my rate goes down? Would it even go down before i’m 25? Would getting credit history help with getting a cheaper rate? Thanks.

I am looking to change my driver's license from a Georgia to a Florida one, to be frank, in order to be a Florida resident and apply for a medical marijuana card. Looking at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website, I see some things about needing to change the title of my vehicle. Now the vehicle I drive is in my parent's name, although I do have insurance for me specifically associated with the vehicle. Do I need to worry about the registration of the vehicle in Florida, or can I continue to register the vehicle in the state of Georgia?
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For other information regarding my wanting to change my license, I have had a lease in my name from Aug 2023 to May 2024 in FL, have a lease currently in FL, and I have been employed in the state for two weeks as of now. As far as I know, besides fees, that's all I need to become an official Florida resident. The first lease had me as an occupant and my parents as the tenants, although they lived in GA. This current lease has me as a tenant and them as my guarantor. Does this change anything?
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I apologize if this isn't a 'simple' question, this is my first time on this subreddit and as far as I know I am following the rules (I read them) that are listed.

The adage "1 in the hand is worth 2 in the bush' could not be truer owning physical vs mining shares, there are different reasons Mining Pundits have laid out reasoning for the big lag but lets look at what has really transpired...

1. Firstly, most miners are poorly managed, Gold could be trading @ $5K per ounce and you still have miners losing their ass.
   
2. Once the first shovel throwing dirt, the mines days are numbered. It is a diminishing resource. Majors need to continue to look for new viable pockets which demonstrate decent yield, and all the easy pickings are long gone.
   
3. Juniors are notorious as a sham, on par with penny stocks. They lie like a rug and their prospectus just cannot be trusted. Investing in these companies is a dart throw.
   
4. Inflation; as much as inflation as climbed in the good 'Ol US of A, inflation has really jumped in those 3rd world countries where majority of silver supply comes from... The US likes to export inflation, and this is where it goes., The cost of OPEX, diesel, labor, machinery, all continues to rise cutting into the P^L.
   
5. Countries like Mexico (2nd supplier in global silver sourcing), 25% reduction YoY? No more open pit mining. Foreign entities are finding it more difficult to have licenses renewed, open up new mines, certificates, etc... Number of ounces coming out of the ground is depleting significantly. They want to go green and legacy mining does not fit into new criteria.
   
6. There are few if any PURE Silver Miners left with any decent supply.... silver is primarily sourced, up to 70% of base metal mining. Should the FED finally put us into the Big R, where economy takes a big hit, the demand for base metal mining will drop off a cliff and likewise, the number of AG ounces will also be reduced, impacting revenue.
   
7. Due to the fact that PM prices have been depressed for decades, other than a few quarters of sunshine, there has been absolutely NO incentive for majors to seek out decent Juniors into their portfolio, this places majors in a bad position for sustained output (do they have 25 years of consistent good pm grams / ore ton to make it a worthwhile investment or do they need to start acquisitioning.
   

7a. Irrespective of how good the junior is, it will take years to get that mine into full production, this is not a light switch. Consequently, no matter how rich the raw ore yield, could require 10 years before fully operations.

1. Unlike OPEC there is no consensus across the mining industry to hold back ounces or curtail production if prices are stagnant or below cost of mining, nope, keep those machines turned on and lets keep selling at a loss, its our national duty.
   
2. New instruments such as ETF's have pulled capital away of the mining industry which has also depressed share prices and funding for new operations.
   
3. As global currencies implode to the Fiat Intrinsic Value of zero, do you think the Governments of those countries are going to sit idly by while the only real true wealth of that country's resource is being pulled out of the ground by a foreigner and exporting that resource? These countries will finally pull the trigger and nationalize the indigenous mining operations to retain some sort of wealth to backstop the bleeding.
   

All of the above basically to some degree will disrupt physical metal, the biggest takeaway is how the bullion banks which have depressed prices have resulted in counter-intitutive price action as the real supply will end up being no supply which is why physical should outpace everything else.

My main concern is whether the lifetime membership includes a perpetual license that I can continue to use even if the company goes out of business.
I've seen stories of people testing their 70% heavy discount on a Pro subscription, only to find out they were renewed for the $199 non discounted price a year later. Not to mention no option from the portal is available to prevent the renewal, forcing people to reach unresponsive support, and yet unable to suceed, falling victims of this malpractice.
Any one else who purchased a lifetime subscription experienced something similar?
I know the company has performed many unreasonable and questionable actions against monthly and yearly buyers, but from what I've seen, lifetime purchasers, are as happy as ever.
Using their discount code $200 is such a great deal I cannot ignore, but I need your help to make an informative decision.

Must go! Due to having to move to another state on short notice, I have a Dell PowerEdge VRTX enclosure that's been taking up space that I'd like to get rid of. The whole package includes:

• Dell VRTX Chassis (24 Bay SFF configuration)
• Dual CMC
• Single Perc8 controller
• 1GB Networking Module
• 13 x 900GB SAS 10krpm disks (10 x RAID-10 + 1 HotSpare, two extra in M620) + 4 empty caddies to accommodate aditional disks
• 2 x M620, Dual E5-2670v2, 256GB RAM, iDRAC7 Enterprise License (perpetual), one is verified working, the other seems to have an issue booting.
• 2 blank inserts in slots 3 and 4 to accommodate addiitonal blades blank inserts for the rest of the drive bays
• 4 x 1100W power supplies and all fan modules
• Tower base platform / Configures VRTX as a tower (no rails, although I understand Dell C3 ReadyRails may be compatible should you want to rack mount the unit -- you might need to confirm that)

Located in Central Texas (78681). Would prefer a local transaction, as I really need to get rid of this. Asking $800 obo. for package.
Pictures are a little old, but match my username: https://imgur.com/a/IM5Omyr
Please DM me if interested.

It is agreed that the above licensee will assign their Michigan State Real Estate license to the Benton Referral Company LLC to hold as a “non-active agent”. It is understood that the above licensee will not sell real estate while the license under the Benton Referral Company LLC. The licensee will not engage in any real estate activities including but not limited to: ∙ showing property ∙ giving advice on properties ∙ listing property for sale ∙ writing or assisting in writing contracts to purchase or sell real estate ∙ representing any person in any real estate transaction The licensee will refer to the Broker any real estate business that comes their way in return for which the Broker will be paid a 25% referral fee upon the closing of the transaction. Of such transactions, 70% will be paid to the licensee and 30% will be paid to Benton Referral Company LLC. When the 30% payments to Benton Referral Company reach a total of $18,000 in the 12 month period commencing with the date this agreement is signed, the agent will receive 100% of the referral upon the closing of the transaction. This agreement will automatically be renewed each year provided that the agent has paid the annual renewal fee. The licensee will pay the Broker a $35 annual administrative fee due before the last business day of October for holding the licensee. A check made payable to the Benton Referral Company LLC to cover this fee must be received by the Broker before the last business day of October each year that the licensee wished to have their license held by the Broker

I would be so appreciative of any guidance you could offer. I'm ready to move forward and shell out some money, but I'm overwhelmed by the choices and confused by the opaque functionality listings of each vendor.
I'm in what may be a somewhat unique situation. I am a totally independent self-publisher who binds the books I print. I am in this for the documentation of my writing, as well as that of a few others, and am not aiming to make any profit. This is a hobby and a labor of love; but that said, I an an LLC, I have an EIN#, a LCCN, ISBNs, a business license, a sales tax permit, and every other damned bureaucratic legal thing in place. I did this for peace of mind, as well as to legitimize my efforts and the books I'm publishing.
Where I am now: I have purchased/parked two domain names for my press and and my imprint. I would like to develop a simple website, have the ability to upload my own images and fonts, but also get assistance with drag and drop features. Most importantly, I do want a shopping cart and all the necessary security. My website would be very simple and is really just an avenue to easily send a link to whomever I choose so they can purchase my books. I want absolutely no marketing add-ons, promotion, social media, keyword searches, etc.
I need hosting recommendations and a website builder with very little learning curve. A hundred years ago I used to create my own websites via self-taught html; I'm good at learning this stuff, but I'm busy and don't want to mess with WordPress (I've tried it) or anything that is not totally straightforward and intuitive.
I got to a point with Squarespace; they let you build a little before buying, but ultimately I wasn't happy with them. It seemed difficult to upload your own fonts (I need these for my branding), and I got confused by what I perceived as a certain rigidity, as well as all the domain transfer rules. *Related question: If you transfer a domain (mine are through domain.com), would I continue paying renewal fees - when the time comes - to domain.com or to the host I transfer to?
I'm also seeing all this new scary stuff about ADA compliance & lawsuits. So yeah, I'm ready for this to be easier. Can anyone help me sort it at all? I thank you most kindly!

im not sure when else to fit this in but this was when i (F19) was 17. well to start, to say "i went," was an understatement. my parents came into my room at 12 am on a sunday night with school the next day and said "we need to talk" followed by "we're sending you away." and within 3 hours i was on a flight across the country with 0 idea on where i was heading with 2 people i had never met before.
but before i get into all of that ill start from the beginning and give some back story; im not going to lie, i was a shit kid. i stole from my parents, anything from alcohol to money to their vapes. i snuck out on multiple occasions, i lied (A LOT). and this all sounds like typical teenage behavior until you factor in the serious mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc) and serious drug use. and less important but i had straight A's until my behavior got worse and i started failing almost every class. so although my parents were epitome of helicopter parents, i cannot completely blame my parents for sending me where they did, especially after exhausting every other option they could think of, this was their last resort.
now back to me on a flight, my brain was exhausted and didnt want to fight anymore after i had screamed and cried about going for an hour straight so i slept both flights i got on, i barely remember going through the airports. i lived in the midwest at the time, never travelled west before and was never told where i was going, so imagine my surprise when i wake up in texas, i get on another flight, wake up again in colorado. ill spare the boring details but at this point i was filled in on what was happening and told id be joining my group in just a few hours then we'd all head to utah together. at this point im still getting fast food and the adults im travelling with are letting me pick the music in the car (little did i know this was like last time id experience anything "normal" like that for the next 100 days). now i join my group and it goes well, everyone is accepting and nice enough. we get to dinner, oh god, i think i cried bc it was just straight up burnt instant mashed potatoes. everyone else here was used to that, the last thing i ate just 4 hours ago was a chipotle burrito and a chocolate chip cookie. i know i sound like a drama queen but i did get used to it, eventually and things werent that bad once you figured out the tricks to make it better. and i know im making all of this sound like i was pretty unbothered but trust me i was LIVID with my parents. we could send each other a letter once a week, for the first month all i would write is "hi, im doing fine. -(my name)" i probably wouldnt send anything if my camp guides didnt make me.
now i know a big question a lot of people have about wilderness therapy programs are "did you get abused?" and the answer to that is no, not at all, and i never saw it happen either. there was a VERY strict no touching at all policy for both staff and kids. and any kid had to be with 3 people at all times (example, if it was a kid and a kid there had to be another staff with them, if there was a kid and a staff there had to another staff or another kid, basically kids couldnt be alone with anyone) it was definitely a legit program and im thankful everyday i did get fortunate to get to go to better one than others. every week we'd go on a hikes and camp at a different spot each night, we'd do that friday- monday. tuesday-thursday we'd do chores, showers, therapy sessions, etc. (yes, one shower a week, we were allowed to take more but we'd have to carry the shower bag and soap on trips with already 40 pound packs, and usually when we were done hiking it was near dark and time for dinner then bed, so i never saw anyone take more than one a week)
i dont know how all of this worked or when it clicked in my head that i cant be a little shit anymore but it did. 2 years later i can confidently say my parents and i's relationship has gotten significantly better. i moved out after wilderness bc i had my 18th birthday while there (trust me ik, it sucked, not to mention i also missed halloween, thanksgiving, my dads bday, christmas, and new years,) i moved to the east coast and moving out was probably the best decision, i had broke the news to my parents while in wilderness still, parents/siblings (my brothers stayed home for school) can visit about 2 months in for a few days, i dont think ill ever forget the shock on their faces when i told them i wasnt moving back in after this. i told them i was talking to my therapist about what they called aftercare which was essentially exactly what it sounds like, a place to go after wilderness therapy for more care.
my therapist and i had found a place on the east coast and my parents agreed to pay for it, seeing i was doing much better and they wanted to keep it going. after i got there and got access to my phone back, i did what any single newly 18 year old would do and downloaded tinder, within a week i had a date with a guy who after another 2 weeks became my boyfriend. (sounds fast i know, he told me he knew i was the one after he found out i could start a fire without fuel or a match, he's a big outdoorsy guy lmfao, thanks wilderness therapy for teaching me bow drilling?) he was really accepting and understanding of my situation, it was hard to see each other because i was still under strict rules in my aftercare (only allowed to leave for 2 hours a day without reason 24 hours ahead of time) but we made it work until i confided in him i was getting harassed by my roommate there. after that he moved me out with him within a couple weeks even though we hadnt even been with each other 2 months yet. (i say all of this for a reason, you'll see) now i dont know what me and him were thinking because i had just moved and had 0 money to my name, and he would go out of town for trips once a month which worked for him but now his rent and food costs doubled but we were determined to make it work, especially because we wanted to prove my therapist wrong who had said before i moved out of the aftercare house "if and when, because inevitable you will ask your parents for money because you wont be able to do this alone" this aftercare was supposed to help me get things like my GED, a job, my license, or anything else to help me become independent. and, 2 months of being there, they didn't do any of that. i was basically in the same state i showed up in.
so yes after moving in with my boyfriend we did struggle for about a month, then i got my GED, then a job and my license process started within 2 months. here i am a year and 3 months after moving in, we have our own place, i still have the same job, i have my license, i have a car, and obviously im still with the same guy.
i guess my point of this post were a couple things,

1. parents, please please please do your research before giving someone else complete care of your kid, i have no doubt in my mind that if i was sent somewhere worse for my mental health i would be a lost cause at this point if not worse, it is so extremely important that the '"help" you're giving is actually helpful
   
2. has any one else gone through something similar? havent met many with the same type of backstory.
   
3. there is hope and things do get better.
   

and 4. i guess just to share my story.

So despite the fact I desperately want to be pregnant and have a baby. I took some time today to think about the reality we would be facing.... We don't own our house yet as my dad bought it cash and we need to buy the mortgage from him. Our mortgage is going to be 3144$ a month. My partner hasn't done any of his EMT schooling . I just renewed my teaching job for next year and just got my initial license. We are renovating the basement so his co worker can move in you know to help with the astronomical bills and mortgage. I need to stop thinking about what I want and what's going to be best for my future baby. I want them to grow up and have the opportunities to join a sport, for us to go on family vacation etc and give them and my partner a good life where we aren't living on the brink of destitution. So... I've decided after we purchase the mortgage from my father in June I'm going to go back to school for my master's in special education so ill earn 10k more at my job and increase every year while at the same time we will work on making our house safe and updated for a baby to live in. I'm really sad but I know that this is the right thing to do... Right ? We are going to start trying after I get my master's in one year. I guess I'm hoping to hear from you guys , am I making the right move waiting one more year? Will it be less stressful with the salary raise and extra time to get the house ready?

My ‘00 Z28 has a 383 iron block, with cats, and it’s failed emissions 3 times already. It’s a Texas car I had restored in Texas and had shipped up here, with a Texas title. Do I just need a credit card statement from my cousin’s house in Colorado Springs, with my name on it, to register the car in a El Paso county? Will they not care that my driver’s license address and insurance address doesn’t match my credit card statement? Please and thank you for the help. If you don’t feel comfortable commenting, please DM.

My G drivers license isn’t set to renew until 2028 but I want to: - Change my address - Change my photo
Will they change my expiry/renewal date as well or will it still be on my birthday in 2028?
Also, in future, if I do the renewal before my birthday, will the new expiry be 5 years from the renewal date or on my birthday again?

I got arrested for fighting a few months back and both of us got arrested.
I wasn't trying to fight but the other person was petty and thought
they could get me trouble by calling the cops after the fact..
I was at their house when this happened but we both ended up gong to jail. Either way I plead no contest to fighting a city ordinance.
I didn't try to fight it even though I should have but the PD made it
sound good it was like a 50 dollar fine..
My license is up for renewal in August. They sent my notice in the mail
But they also sent a letter saying I'm ineligible for License.
They said I have 21 days to appeal or accept the stipulation.
Does anyone have any advice or am I not going to be able to work after 21 days.
I have a Class D and I have never been convicted of any crime
before except for this one.

Telus Araneta is Hiring for their In house account.

23,170 package + Up to 60k+++ incentives.
This is outbound lead sales.
Sa mga may sales experience dyan na solid 6 to 12 months or may sales metrics sa previous account mo. Pwede ka dito. Madali lang din hiring process. Currently need 200+ more headcounts for May 27 class, June and July classes
What to expect on the account?

1. Regularization increase and Annual increase
2. 15% night diff
3. Fixed weekend off
4. Canada holiday off
5. You can get up to 6 digits incentives (peak season is in November-December)
6. Premium outbound leads
7. No AHT and no survey just pure sales and retentions (renewal of contract)

Apply, get hired, and enjoy the following perks:

• 📷 FREE Shuttle
• 📷 FREE Gym with Instructor
• 📷 Shower Room
• 📷 Gaming Areas
• 📷 Sleeping Quarters
• 📷 Home room
• 📷600 regular load every month (SMART SIM)
• 📷 Rice allowance
• 📷 Meal allowance
• 📷 Uniform/Clothing allowance
• 📷 Laundry allowance
• 📷 Medical cash allowance
• 📷Telus International University - gives opportunity to study through subsidized tuition and classes
• 📷 Regularization and Annual Increase
• 📷 15% night differential pay
• 📷 21 Paid Leaves
• 📷 Birthday Leave
• 📷 HMO on day 1 with dental benefits
• 📷 Life insurance We have virtual interview and can do walk ins as well.

Much prefer walk in kasi mabilis talaga process nila. DM me so I can assist you~ #HappyHere #TELUSPHHiring

Preface: After doing some digging, I now see that Rythmia is a very controversial place. And frankly I think some of that is warranted. My intention with this review is not to suggest you go or not go to Rythmia. I don't really care what you decide to do with your life. I just hope this helps someone out there make the decision one way or the other. I think I have a very nuanced perspective and I feel like it's worth sharing for any people - like me - who are researching for their first trip. Thanks for reading this far! I'm going to try to make this as brief as possible, and limit how deep I go into my own personal experience.
My first impressions of Rythmia:

• Pretty nice digs, but I wouldn't call them 5-Star from resort standards. That being said, I'm pretty sure this is the nicest, most comfortable experience out there, in terms of just the facilities.
• Resort support staff are amazing. Leadership seems a little disconnected and culty. The program itself seemed pretty comprehensive and valuable at first. The "medical staff" I met with did not seem like doctors at all. They were extremely pretty, young, tattoo'd costa rican women. But maybe it's different down there? Immediately made me dubious of the whole "medically licensed facility" thing, but definitely nice people. The fact they do any sort of medical screening is probably a good sign.
• The food is amazing
• Immediately gained some insight and value from their classes. But by Monday I was starting to get a little turned off by some of what I was seeing/hearing (more on this below).
• I really thought the Shamans, especially 2 of the 4, did a pretty good job facilitating - all things considered. I will mention, that on the first day my immediate thought was "wow these shamans are really young!". I would have liked someone who seemed a little more seasoned, but I'm not entirely familiar with all of the shaman industry/culture, like some people.
• This place clearly calls out to the sick & hopeless. I expected some of that, but did not realize the extent of both physical & emotional trauma, baggage, and overall bad energy would be at a place like this. I grew to have a lot of love and compassion for the people I spent the week with, but I have to say it was pretty intense at times.
• The group experience, which they promote endlessly, is actually pretty horrifying. I would never do this as a solo person, especially if I was a woman. While I think I would probably come back, I’m definitely bringing a bigger group next time.
• Overall, I had a wonderful experience there with my girlfriend, but I don't think everyone would have the same experience as me. If you are in a dark place in your life, I could totally see this doing you more harm than good.

Facilities
Won't say much here, but from what I've seen, Rythmia has the best lodgings, food, etc. It's pretty expensive, even for what it is, but I rationalized it as you are paying for the safety. Which, at the end of the day may or may not even be true. I've read those stories too. But it definitely gives off a safer vibe than some of the more rustic scenarios. This is, obviously, a totally subjective and personal decision on what you would want more - modern or rustic. I personally thought Rythmia was a good first time location.
Staff/Leadership
All the support staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. Most of them had experience at the top resorts on the coast.
The specialty staff - massage therapists, breathework coaches, healers/shamans, etc. - were all equally amazing. I had amazing experiences with each of these people and I felt very deeply that they were there to help me be a better person. They really cared and it showed. Again, some of them seemed very young, but since I'm so new to this type of stuff, I felt like I really got some value from them. This includes the medical staff, but I just want to reiterate, none of the medical staff seemed like any doctor I had ever met. In fact, I didn't feel like 1 person I met the whole weekend was really skilled or experienced in dealing with crazy people or any real health concern. But, there were plenty of hands on deck at least.
The leadership, I have to say, was not impressive. For starters, half the people they brag about being involved in Rythmia, you never get any contact with. You're essentially guided through the program by the same 3-4 people, plus a few special guest speakers they have. I felt like leadership was fairly cold and uninterested in actually facilitating healing. Which makes perfect sense. They see 80 new people every week. But for whatever reason, the support staff are able to get it right, and these people can't. The only person who appeared to care was the 1 woman they have on staff (don't want to say her name). She's the only one that truly mingled with, and gave up her time for the residents. A lot has been said on this reddit about leadership, and I can't really confirm any of that, but I did come away feeling like they were a bunch of self-centered, ego-driven people.
Program
Like I said, I initially thought the program was amazing. You stay 7-8 days, 4 days of aya, and every day is full of classes. It just seems like there are so many resources at your disposal. I think, on some level, this is probably a good thing. I've read a lot about the more rustic experiences and people just having 0 tools to go into this process. So I think they've obviously put some effort into it, which is nice.
That being said, I think most of their classes ended up being pretty redundant for me, and borderline cultish. There were a lot of "hype" stories, including the owner's story, which I found to be an incredibly arrogant creation myth. You never hear about him actually making amends with all the people he apparently was terrible to in his previous life. He just ran away to Costa Rica. A lot of the leadership gave off vibes that they’re running from something. Idk, I just found it all kinda odd and it sort of hit me wrong.
For one, their intentions, and all the advice they give is necessarily vague and not really that helpful at giving context to the situation we are all about to experience. Beyond that, I really felt strongly that they were pushing the whole trauma thing a little heavy. Having heard a few different experiences from other people, I was shocked to not hear a damn thing about finding self love, acceptance, or a higher power in these required classes. It was all about how fucked up this journey is about to be, and you guys better strap in and face your fears head on. I just feel like this was a very iresponsible way of preparing a bunch of clearly traumatized people. They also REAAALLLY pushed consuming a lot of the medicine. The basic rule is, don't think, drink. Sounds like some weird frat rule. I feel like they are so focused on pushing people to the edge, just to induce this vague "miracle" they keep talkiing about. Anyways, didn't like that aspect.
By Tuesday night after my experience, I decided to stop going to the classes/meetings and just spent that time relaxing and integrating my experiences from the night before. After reflecting on it a bit, I really feel like the program is sort of dangerous for certain types of people - anyone who is highly unstable as it is. I just feel like it's not really the setting to have a highly unstable person (of which there seemed to be a handful) do 6-8 cups of medicine or whatever... I feel like it’s just asking for bad things to happen.
Last thing I’ll say is that it was abundantly clear to me that this program was meant to be some cookie-cutter thing. They don't have any real 1-on-1 support available. I talked to the "integration specialist" and it was a joke - just sat there and tried to sell me his books and shit. If you have a bad experience, I think you will be lucky to get any real help on that front.
Shaman Quality
I'm very torn about this aspect of the trip. I will say that I really felt like these people were there for the right reasons. There was only one head shaman I didn't care for out of the four nights (yage night, night 4). Overall, I got pretty good vibes from all the groups and saw numerous people make amazing connections with some of the healers that helped them throughout the week. That being said, all but 1 of the shaman groups seemed to have a lot of trouble keeping watch over our group. And we only had 45 people, rather than the usual 70-80. The thought of having that many people is terrifying to me.
Both night 1 & 2 got very hectic, and included them shutting down the "bar" early in the night. Multiple staff commented on how "fucked up" we must be the next day. I just felt like the shamans lost the rooms on those days. However, Day 3 - the divine feminine night - was absolutely amazing and the energy was entirely different. Some of the shares from that night were just incredible.
I've read reports on what is going on with rythmia and the shaman "industry" and how they've pushed out a lot of good ones and now it's all inexperienced people that don't really have a connection to the lineage. I could definitely see that. I do feel like they did a great job at other aspects of the ceremony though, like cleaning up and just responding to people that needed help. I'm not sure they always knew how to help but the vibe I got was that they were there to genuinely help.
I also felt very connected to the shaman's approach to the medicine - which seemed to differ immensely from Rythmia's approach - and I was saddened by the fact we don't really get to interact with the shaman or healers much throughout the program. Only when we are in a fucked up state at the end of the night do we get any sort of real wisdom from them. That side was a little disappointing. I wish the shaman were more involved in the program itself.
The Ceremony
There were parts of the ceremony I loved and thought were really cool, but overall I would say it was ruined by the number of random, traumatized people you're forced to do this with. Love all you guys, but damn that was horrifying at times. I can't imagine doing it with 80 people. The energy in the maloca was so dark come midnight, especially on the male side. I think if you can find a solid group to go with, it wouldn't be so bad, but I would not want to go solo, especially if I was a woman. I can't exactly describe it but there was just a lot of bad energy coming from the male side and the women there seemed so vulnerable. I've already heard one story of sexual assault from the week I was there and I heard of multiple people sleeping together during this retreat, which I just feel like is a terrible idea on something like this. So yeah, that weird sexual energy is there and worth watching out for.
Beyond that, I did actually have a pretty incredible experience. First, I want to say that I was totally into the music. I thought they did an amazing job curating the music and it was obviously very intentional at certain times of the night. I had a tough time telling what was being played live and what was on the speakers at times, but I think that points to how good of musicians they had there. The weird thing is you could definitely tell certain songs agitated the room. The harmonica in particular seemed to rile up the bad spirits. But yeah, overall I really enjoyed the music.
I also really liked the ritual aspect of it all. I thought the shamans really gave it an authentic feel. I’ve obviously never done it with a super legit well known shaman, but it definitely beats doing it in some guys apartment off the freeway. There was something special about the ritual itself. I found myself, throughout the process, imagining being in some maloca in a jungle 1500 years ago, and what that might have looked like or felt. I also felt like they had enough healers/facilitators to manage the room, which was nice. I’d say it was probably 2.5-3:1. If they didn’t exactly have experience, at least they had numbers and overall did a fantastic job given how crazy the scene was at times.
My Personal Experience
I want to preface this by saying I don’t consider myself a deeply troubled person. I have my fair share of “normal” traumas - past drug/alcohol abuses, toxic romantic relationships, parent traumas, etc. But I feel like I’m at a really great point in my life and feel very at peace with many of my past experiences. Also, I didn’t really buy into what Rythmia was pushing as far as their process and approach. Not that I think it was inherently bad, I just didn’t feel like it was right for me. As a result, I think I had a much different experience than most people.
First off, I didn’t really purge on the same level that most people did. Most nights I pooped once, and I only puked once in the 4 nights. They kept the bathrooms surprisingly clean. According to rythmia, I wasn’t “purging my traumas” but for the most part I didn’t have to fight it. I just focused on relaxing and trying to stay calm when I felt sick and most of the time it subsided. And a lot of the trauma stuff I wanted to work on going in, seems so insignificant now.
On average I did 2-3 cups per night. Of course, each night's brew seemed to be different. I had my most beautiful experience on just 1.5 cups (day 2). I didn’t appreciate all the pressure to consume so much, but I suppose it might make sense for some people.
Day 1, I had 3 cups and nothing really happened. I would equate it to taking about 3 grams of shrooms in terms of the body high. And then I just basically had pretty chill conversations with myself all night. Little did I know that most of those conversations would come back up in night 2 with much more significance.
The main theme for me day 1 was just managing my own energy in a room full of very fucked up energy. The energy was DARK and there was a very palpable sense that things were just barely in control of the shamans.
Day 2 was very nerve wracking for me. I was confused and frustrated with my lack of results the night before but I focused on just trying to stay centered in my own energy, and to surrender fully to whatever the medicine wanted to show me. Early in the night I had a mantra - “you are loved, you are protected, you are safe”. I pulled on the unconditional love from my mother and my beautiful girlfriend and this gave me an incredible sense of peace to start out the night.
Ultimately I was able to stay centered and received a full download from the universe that night. It was revealed to me what my purpose was in life, and the meaning/nature of life in general. I was shown my previous life as a healeshaman, and the medicine taught me to focus inward in order to project my positive energy into the world. I had visions about my girlfriend and our relationship. I had the most incredibly spiritual experience, where I felt like I was communicating directly with god (I’m not religious in the slightest). It was honestly amazing. I felt the deepest sense of gratitude and self love I had ever felt in my life.
That lasted probably half the night and then I was bitten by some bug and had to seek help. Through that sequence of events, I ended up connecting with an amazing healer who was working there and she was able to help me break down what I had just experienced and put it into perspectives for me. The last 3-4 hours of the night I just spent outside on a blanket staring up at the stars. Partly because I was called to nature, but partly because the maloca was a fucking horror show and I couldn’t focus on my own shit while in there lol.
Day 3 was interesting. I got no pintas, and no consultations. The best way I can describe it is I got to know myself more intimately and I experienced the most amazing sense of peace & joy. The energy inside and outside the maloca was beautiful. I got some downloads from the universe on how to live my life, and mainly spent the night in a hammock integrating my experience from the night before. I did 4 cups that night and had an amazing time.
One thing I do want to bring up is the number of people that were just calmly walking around outside, staring into nothing, touching trees, etc. I saw such a deep appreciation that night for nature and it was a beautiful thing.
Day 4, again, nothing much happened. It was a slightly more difficult night in terms of the physical discomfort. I also just didn’t feel connected to the medicine at all. I think part of this was the fact they didn’t really play music most of the night and a lot of time was spent on these group blessings which I just felt were kinda useless. By the time they got to me, even the shamans didn’t seem that interested. I was not a fan of how the day 4 shamans ran things, even tho I think they were the most experienced group of the week. Personal preference.
Overall, I’m incredibly happy with my personal experience. It seemed like most of my peers were going thru hell and back, and I felt pretty lucky to have had such a beautiful experience. As much shit as people seemed to be going thru in ceremony, I have to say I could really feel the healing in the room, especially on the 3rd night. A lot of people seemed to have breakthroughs by the end of it, which was a beautiful thing to see.
Final Thoughts

• Rythmia is one of the nicer options out there, but there does seem to be a disconnect between the support staff & healers vs. leadership. I didn’t really care for the vibes of the place, but I do feel like a lot of the healers and what not really did have the best intentions for you.
• I would personally never go here alone, especially if I was a woman. I really feel like you need some sort of support on this journey.
• While I did see a lot of healing going on over the last couple days, I wouldn’t necessarily suggest this for people who haven’t done a significant amount of work before their first ceremony. It just doesn’t seem like the right thing to do if you’re unstable as is.
• I’m very interested in the shaman tradition and what they believe. Just from hearing them talk a bit each night, I could sense they took a little different approach to it than Rythmia. They talked about it in much different ways. I would have loved to hear more from them throughout the week.
• To me, the medicine is about connecting with your true self (not “who you’ve become”). It’s about realizing your purpose, your special gift on this earth. It’s about finally realizing all the small joys we miss out on by being in our head. It’s about connecting to the deepest sense of self-love, peace, compassion, etc. - all of the higher level energies. It’s about forgiveness, not just for others but for yourself. It’s about letting go of this person you think you are and accepting that there is better out there for you. It’s about feeling worthy. It’s about connecting to nature on an entirely different level. It's about understanding what’s sacred in your life and worth fighting for. I can totally see why they focus so much on trauma, but I feel like you miss out on this much deeper experience. But that’s just my perspective…