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Read the book, Burnout - learning about unlocking stress cycles. Start a self care routine that you can sustain after you start work again. Journal. Talk to trusted friends - maybe even a counselor if you want to process some of the hurt and frustration you may be feeling. And rest…😉
I will definitely check out that book! Thank you!
My advice (because I’ve done something similar during the last 2 years of the pandemic - twice!): 1) You will not regret taking this time for yourself, and you will likely someday wonder where you would be if you hadn’t made this important decision to care for yourself during this difficult situation. Trust that this knowing you have to exit is coming from a place of wisdom. Listen to that wisdom. 2) Don’t look at this time as mainly being for the purpose of reenergizing for return to work. Yes, you will likely feel much better having taken some time off to “recharge.” However this is an intentional break to care for yourself and also to make a different and better choice for next employment. Reflect on what was learned from the experience. And enjoy the time to invest in your wellness!!! Applauding you for prioritizing yourself - you won’t regret it. Meditation using the Calm app has been an extremely useful tool for me during the pandemic as a healthcare worker. I have also benefitted from a therapist to work with, and a strong base of support from my medical team that addresses mental and physical health during this hard time. It took effort to seek all this out and took some luck but support can be found. And the more supports you put in place, the steadier you will be and sooner.
While I’m not sure I have a suggestion for your next steps, without a baseline for you & no rapport I’d be throwing random unhelpful ideas. What I did want to mention is how incredible it is to see someone have the self awareness & be proactive to come to this conclusion. I’m sure many things were considered to arrive at this critical decision. These moments are truly necessary as healthcare has changed a lot in the last two years.
Compassion fatigue is part of my daily reality while still trying to effectively & efficiently provide care for patients. Constant regulations & hoops to jump through yet patients are less prepared & more uncouth than ever. I’ve found myself weighing options as well. Looking in on healthcare and being apart of the frontlines day in & day out over the last 2 years without reprieve has challenged some of the strongest professionals in this field. Take the time you need to rest, focus, & realign with what compels you to get excited to serve others daily. Maybe there is another avenue ahead for you in this field or another where you can pour into others & stay joyful & flourishing all the same. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful response!
I would consider a "re-imagined" healthcare experience as well. I believe patients/consumers have also lost faith in their care providers and are looking at new companies and providers who do things differently, who are walking away to put the patients first in a less stressful, more balanced ecosystem. I bet there are many like yourself who are ready to stand-up and make a change together.
I love that outlook. I’m hopeful that I can start to see this wave of frustration as an opportunity.
First, apply only to smaller, not “hospital owned” companies. But hold out for salary and benefits you need. Be prepared to move for the job you find and really want. Take time those couple of months to pare down in case you move. In other words get rid of stuff you don’t need. Take some time to do what you like. Read. For fun. I like mysteries the best. Reading is a great escape.
Talk to a counselor. Spend time with some friends that you haven’t in awhile. Pray. Breathe.
You’ll enjoy this time off I promise, I just resigned myself and I’m not stressed nor burnt out. It’ll all come to you once you give yourself that MUCH needed time off.
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This is a great example of innovation to meet market demand
Dr. Mollie James, DO Internist and Critical Care Doctor is Now helping families get their loved ones out of the hospital and continue to treat severe Covid at home. She can take any patient that is on less than 10 L of oxygen in the hospital and will work with the family hand-in-hand to transition their family member home and continue treatment. She is extremely skilled and worked for many years in the ICU. Her staff is extremely responsive and generally will get back to you within hours. In fact, I had an appointment for my mother within an hour with Dr. James. Please visit her website here. https://jamesclinic.com
Been working on that for dome time