Kimberly Adams

The pushback that a lot of folks often lay out when they hear about these sorts of stories is that, you know, choose a different career, pick a different career path, shift gears rather than continuing to try for the same thing that's clearly not working.

I suppose what's your takeaway for younger workers still applying, especially given that your low-balling strategy didn't work?

I suppose what's your takeaway for younger workers still applying, especially given that your low-balling strategy didn't work?

Well, good luck with the job search and the writing.

Well, good luck with the job search and the writing.

Megan Robinson is a freelance writer.

Megan Robinson is a freelance writer.

Her story is in Slate.

Her story is in Slate.

Thank you so much for joining us.

Thank you so much for joining us.

One of the most common health care headaches is just how hard it can be to just get in to see a doctor.

One of the most common health care headaches is just how hard it can be to just get in to see a doctor.

According to a report from ECG management consultants, it takes on average a month to get an appointment.

According to a report from ECG management consultants, it takes on average a month to get an appointment.

But there's one model called direct primary care.

But there's one model called direct primary care.

where companies are trying to reduce those times by not taking insurance.

where companies are trying to reduce those times by not taking insurance.

Instead, they charge patients a monthly fee for unlimited appointments, calls, and in-office care.