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When you feel stuck in your current job, it’s easy to think the grass is greener elsewhere, but taking a big leap can feel risky and uncertain. In the face of burnout and dissatisfaction, the idea of doing something different feels like the only way out.
But sometimes all it takes is a small change in your current role. Talking to someone who’s been through a similar journey, or getting advice from a mentor can help you figure out what’s next.
To start, reflect on what’s making you unhappy and identify what you truly want from your career or life. Next, explore ways to modify your current job, reduce workload, or take on new projects that excite you. If you then decide to move on, do the research, test ideas, and build new skills before making the leap. Seeking support from peers or professionals is also a good step to stay on track.
If you’re feeling dissatisfied with your work in medicine, the thought of starting up your own business can be enticing… but it’s not always the way to go. In this episode. Dr Jo Watkins returns to discuss the pitfalls to watch out for, and the options that might exist within your current role.
Show links
More episodes of You Are Not a Frog:
- How to Do Something Different in Your Career – Episode 168, with Dr Jo Watkins
- How to Take a Good Long Look at Your Career – Episode 250, with Dr Lois Brand
- How to Make Long-term Behaviour Change Stick – Episode 259, with Alasdair Cant
Transformational coaching for doctors, facilitated by Tom Dillon
The Mom Test, by Rob Fitzpatrick
About the guests
Reasons to listen
- To learn strategies to explore career options and make informed decisions about transitioning away from medicine
- To understand the challenges and realities of starting a business or pursuing a career change
- For actionable steps to create balance and align work with personal values and goals
Episode highlights
Build around family
Your career choice is not final
Your zone of genius
Fundamentals of a side-hustle business
Lead with service
Is it different for women?
What options are out there?
Green-eyed monsters
Jo’s top tips
Rachel’s top tips
How to work with Jo
Invest in yourself
Episode transcript
[00:00:00] Rachel: A career in healthcare doesn’t just involve medicine and patient care, but listening, taking the initiative, dealing with difficult personalities and leadership to name just a few things we have to do. So when we notice things could be improved, or we learn that some of our skills might be put to better use elsewhere, the idea of going out on your own, like starting a private coaching practice or creative side hustle can be pretty appealing. [00:00:22] Rachel: And I’ve talked before about how starting Wild Monday has been transformative for me, but it’s not as if…
