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Traditionally a very private person, writing a blog is a little uncomfortable to me. I usually am very guarded about what I share and with whom. I spent several months agonizing over my next step. I actually liked my job overall, but I knew it wasn’t taking me in a direction I wanted to go… I talked at length with a friend and co-worker, as to why I couldn’t be satisfied with a good job. I wanted something more, something different. With all the online job searches and networking receptions, cold calls to potential mentors and advisors, I still couldn’t find the right fit. I was faced with the decision to stay until I discovered the right fit or ask another question. Is it possible to create my own position, forge the path to be my own boss? When I was trying to decide if I could leave the cruise ship for the kayak, I decided to test the usefulness of the “machine”. I googled it!
“Should I Quit “ led me to some interesting sites. One of the most useful, included a quiz, entitled “Should I Quit”. How helpful! The quiz itself didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know, but the lovely free emails that followed were quite informational. Scott’s personal journey, which included worldwide travel, definitely inspired me. Just by happenstance that spring, I was asked to write a blog for a professional organization, for which received some positive feedback. So, when I opened Scott’s email about blogging as a personal discovery process, I figured I’d at least consider it. I also loved the title of his website “Live Your Legend”.
Can’t wait to hear more about your journey!
I am glad to know a kindred spirit. I have never considered myself as a nomad. I have never really considered myself to be a locums tenens doctor. However, during my 36 years as a doctor, I have had “permanent” jobs and worked as an independent contractor aka locums doctor. Licensed in 8 states at various times through the years, my experiences included working in a health department in a major city, 50 to 400 bed hospitals and performing in home health physicals exams. This was not a career well planned but serendipity of my life.
I’m sorry I’m so late in responding to your post. I’m still getting used to the blogging space. I’m glad you’re enjoying the serendipity of your career! I think that’s the most important thing that I want people to take away from this blog. There are many ways to practice medicine and to be able to live your best life. I welcome any advice you have “from the road”.