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steakpienacho t1_j8v1n22 wrote

Reply to comment by Wuz314159 in Sheetz ends ‘smile policy’ that drove employee to quit by TransFattyAcid

FWIW, Sheetz is by far the best paying place for this type of work in my area in NW PA. Obviously, it could still be better, but it is a much better option than any other customer service type of job here

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TransFattyAcid OP t1_j8v7q63 wrote

Sure, but a crown still costs $500. That's almost a full week of work, just to keep your job, assuming you only have one bad tooth.

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Avaisraging439 t1_j8whimv wrote

Lmao where are you getting a crown for $500 in PA, that shit costs 1500 in my rural area

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TransFattyAcid OP t1_j8woch8 wrote

I couldn't remember what I paid years ago and wanted to underestimate so people didn't cry about that.

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Morelipstick t1_j8x0ikm wrote

I just shopped around for a crown. My insurance covered half of the cost, which i was quoted between $1.4 k - $2.5 k. $500 is definitely a far underestimation, which further supports the point you are making. This system is fucked.

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Avaisraging439 t1_j8wot1q wrote

Prices are so high, I swear dentists roll the money in, new practices pop up like an STD these days

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TransFattyAcid OP t1_j8x1tka wrote

Orthodontist on TikTok says he graduated with 1 million in student loans. Not sure if that's normal, but it sounds like trickle down economics to me. Charge the dentist a million to get a job, they charge $1500 for crowns.

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guyandadog t1_j8wy8iz wrote

Do you...have STDs popping up like dental practices..?

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Dredly t1_j8v68r5 wrote

they pay 15.00 an hour near me in NE PA, which is pretty much on par with others in the area and fast food joints. none of which have "smile requirements"

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