Career

Anyone actually happy at a DSO? Genuine question

All I hear is DSO horror stories. But I'm considering an offer from one and the recruiter seems genuine, the practice looks nice, and the pay is competitive. Is there anyone out there who actually likes working at a DSO? What makes it work for you? I know they're not all the same, but it's hard to find positive experiences online.

Partnership was promised, now they're backtracking

When I joined 4 years ago, the owner promised me a partnership track. "Give it 5 years and we'll talk about buying in." Now I'm approaching year 5 and when I brought it up, he said "the practice isn't in a position for that right now" and changed the subject. I feel like I've been strung along. Should I confront him directly or just start looking elsewhere? I'm pissed but don't want to make things awkward if I stay.

How do I tell my boss I'm leaving for a competitor?

I got an offer from another practice in town (not a direct competitor, but same city). Better pay, better hours, seems like a better fit. My current boss has been good to me, but I need to do what's best for my career. How do I have this conversation without burning bridges? Do I give 2 weeks? 30 days? Should I be honest about where I'm going?

Got a bad vibe from interview - trust my gut or take the money?

Interviewed at a practice yesterday. The offer is $50k more than I'm making now, which is huge. But something felt off. The owner was dismissive of my questions, the staff seemed tense, and the office felt... sterile? Like no one was happy to be there. My current job pays less but I actually like going to work. Is $50k worth potentially hating my life? Or am I overthinking this?

Is it normal to feel stuck 3 years into your first job?

I've been at my first practice out of residency for 3 years. The owner is nice, pay is okay, but I feel like I'm not growing. I'm doing the same procedures over and over. No mentorship, no challenging cases, just bread and butter dentistry. I'm getting bored. Is this normal? Should I be looking for something more challenging or is this just what dentistry is? I thought I'd be doing more interesting work by now.

My boss is selling to a DSO and I'm freaking out

Found out yesterday that the owner is selling the practice to a DSO. He's been my mentor for 8 years and I genuinely love working here. The DSO wants to keep me on, but I've heard horror stories about DSO culture. More patients, less time, corporate BS. Do I: 1. Stay and see how it goes? 2. Start looking immediately? 3. Try to buy the practice myself (probably can't afford it)? I'm panicking. This practice has been my home.