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Whether you are transitioning from one clinical job to another, or making the leap into the nonclinical world, a common question physicians have is whether to take a break between jobs. Most of you need and deserve some time off, but may be wondering how that will affect your resume, finances, or future ability to practice. I’m taking an in depth look at this issue on today’s solo episode and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of taking time off between jobs versus transitioning directly from one to the next.
In this episode we’re talking about:
- How to approach this decision if you’re experiencing burnout
- Why a break may help bring clarity to your decision making
- A primary care physician who took a year off during her transition
- A surgeon who felt taking a break saved her life
- Ways to mitigate any potential gaps in your resume or loss of income
- Maintaining your licensure and board certification
- Some unexpected emotions that may come up during a break
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LinkedIn for Physicians Course – Would you rather clean out your garage or attic than “put yourself out there” and network? No worries! My LinkedIn course is geared to make networking doable and fun. I will show you how to connect with people who can be helpful for your career, what to put in your messages, and how to apply strategically for the job you really want. You can learn more about this course and get a sneak peek inside right here.
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A superb, thoughtful and intelligent podcast- very helpful, and the best I have come across on the topic of physicians taking a break. Thank you!
Awe! Thank you so much Alan. I’m really happy that you found this episode on taking a break helpful. I try to plan the content out so as to be as useful as possible and it always gives me an energy boost to hear when something resonates with my listeners. I appreciate your taking the time out of your busy day to leave this lovely comment. Thank you.