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Don’t invest all your hopes and dreams into one venture, have a back-up plan Despite all of your best efforts, sometimes life
just doesn’t go exactly to plan. Prepare yourself and think about what else you could do if you had to change the direction of your career. There are some instances that cannot necessarily be avoided or pre-empted. For example, you may be faced with redundancy, or have to relocate for personal reasons. Think about where else your skills and experience could be applied if you have to change jobs, and the areas where you could expand your knowledge. Consider moving to a new role every few years to keep your skills and experience fresh. If you only work for one clinic for your entire career, chances are, you’ll become too familiar with one method and company culture, and may find it hard to adapt to a new workplace.
work, but don’t run yourself into the ground. If you’re a young clinician at the start of your career, you’ll want to impress your superiors and
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Don’t take on more than you can cope with just to try and impress Do put your best efforts into your
do what you can to move up the ladder. But, working harder rather than smarter isn’t necessarily going to get you there. If you take on more work than you can cope with, and end up tiring yourself out on a daily basis, your work will be affected, and you’ll end up doing yourself more harm than good.
Whether you’re a newly qualified
clinician at the start of your career, or a seasoned professional with a long- standing business, it is always worth taking the time to evaluate your work and think about the future.
don’t torture yourself by staying there, look for something new and give yourself something fresh and exciting to look forward to. Unhappiness can lead to you losing confidence, which can in turn make it harder to dazzle a prospective new employer into giving you that amazing job you desire. It is a big decision to change your job. After all, many of us spend the majority of our week in our offices or clinics, and this work pays for our homes, supports our families, and provides for our lifestyle, so changing your job is a huge life decision. But, to get what you truly want out of your life and
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Don’t be afraid to try something new or make big decisions If you’re not completely happy in your job,
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