- Are you struggling to find common ground with other veterinarians in your practice?
- Does your hospital owner lack interest in you as a professional?
- Do you no longer feel supported by your hospital culture?
Here are 5 tips to make your life better…
5 Stages Of A Break Up
Stage One: Acknowledgement
Acknowledge that it may be time to start looking for a new position.
At this point, you may have some hesitation. The thought of starting a job search in addition to working a very busy schedule may feel overwhelming. Often a veterinary recruiter can simplify the process for you.
Stage Two: Let It Out
Get in touch with your feelings. Trying to bury them creates increased anxiety and stress. Remember a time when you were happy with your job. How did that feel? What were the qualities of the job that made your heart sing? Focus on this more positive time and consider journaling your feelings. This is really “a sneaky way” to get you to list those key qualities you are looking for in your next position.
Stage Three: Ask for Help
Yes, I know, veterinarians are trained NOT to ask for help! If you need some help with this “feeling discovery” process give me a call and I can help you. We can have a free 15-minute session and make it fun!
Once you get clear on what you want, you can then discuss it with your family. Ask them for their encouragement during this transitional period. Their fears and concerns will not be useful to you when you are considering a change.
Other resources
- Contact colleagues or former classmates and ask for their advice.
- Victoria Travis is a veterinary recruiter, certified career coach, and objective third party who can offer suggestions throughout this transition.
Stage Four: Reward
Admit it. You’ve been miserable for months, possibly for years. Let the past be the past. Beating yourself up is not helpful. You were trying to do the best you could. sometimes jobs start off with a great head of steam, and just don’t work out. It happens to everyone. Treat yourself like your best friend and imagine the positive advice you would give them. Stage Five: Moving On!
This is where you can finally begin to look at the bigger picture, accepting the situation for what it is, and moving on with enthusiasm and hope. You’ve already created a list of qualities that you loved in a previous position. Review them and create even more on this wish list.
Don’t get blindsided
Yes, you can stay in your current situation and remain unconscious. You can go about your daily work like a zombie moving from thing to thing, trying to stuff down the pain and frustration. Or, you can consciously step into a new path where you take control and create your future.
Create a plan. Geographically, where would do you want to work? How can you find out about potential new opportunities. Consider giving me a call and I can help you.
I’ve given you some areas to look at in your current job. Only you can decide if it’s time to break up with your employer.
Here is another article with 9 more helpful tips to help you decide if it’s time to start looking for greener pastures.
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