• Laticauda@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Not 6+ months out why tf would I have to wait 6 months for a Dr’s appointment?? The only thing I schedule that far in advance is a holiday at a destination that takes longer than 5 hours to drive to.

    • aksdb@feddit.de
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      1 year ago

      In Germany for specialists it’s quite normal.

      My dermatologist only makes appointments 3 to 6 months in advance. Same with my pulmonologist. I heard psychologist appointments are often enough between one and two years in advance (if you want to start a new therapy).

      Vacation is another such thing. Some employers require you to plan your vacation time at the beginning of the year so they don’t end up with a whole department being gone at the same time. Of course I need to factor that into my calender then so I don’t put other appointments/promises in there.

      Weddings and large birthday parties are also often announced and planned far ahead. I need to block that in my calender as well.

      And so on.