What am I actually good at? All I can say is thank goodness for Jenny. The results of the psychometric test were incredibly useful and shone a light on how I work as a person like I’ve never seen before. I realised that I might be good at some things because I’ve spent 5, 6, … Continue reading How I Diversified Out of Clinical Practice (Part 2)
Moving out of practice was never the plan. And we all have a plan, right? My plan from the age of 16, was to do the right A-levels, do the right work experience every school holiday and weekend, get into Vet School, pass vet school, become a vet (in my mind a practicing clinical vet)… … Continue reading How I Diversified Out Of Clinical Practice (Part 1)
If you’ve been around here a little while, you’ll know by now how I feel about investing. When I started learning about investing, the power of compound interest and how much difference to your future it can make, it was a no brainer! But what put me off for so long, as I know it … Continue reading Why Vets Should Really Consider Investing… Right Now
Since graduating vet school, with each job I’ve had, I’ve increased my salary. I started on £25k, and for the interests of transparency, increased that over 4 years to £38.5k by either changing jobs or receiving pay-rises. With increased earnings, I’ve also taken on more expenses, I now I have a dog (who I insure, … Continue reading Money Scarcity Mindset and Me
Starting your career as a vet can be daunting, exciting and a whirlwind to say the least; and it can be incredible to put all the knowledge and skills you’ve learnt over the last 4-5 years into practice in real-life scenarios – finally! Clinically, vet school does an incredible job of preparing us for day … Continue reading 6 New Grad Hacks They Don’t Teach You at Vet School
Burnout is one of the most significant negative factors impacting the veterinary profession. If you’re worried you might be burning out, read on to find out common signs and how you can help set yourself back on track! Continue reading 6 Signs of Burnout in Vets & How to Fix It
Delving into how becoming aware of Human Factors can transform your veterinary team into a highly performing veterinary team… Continue reading What On Earth Is Human Factors And Why Should You Care About It?
Is job-hopping really that bad? Does the current job-market actually encourage it? It might be more beneficial to your career than you think! Continue reading Why Job-Hopping Could Be Good For Your Career!
An emotionally intelligent person is a huge asset to any employer. But why is it never talked about? Have you ever considered it as a valued skill alongside clinical skills? Continue reading EQ vs IQ: Career Defining Intelligence?
The shackles of the job taking over who you are? Do you friends introduce you as ‘Joe – the vet’, or ‘Sarah – she’s a vet’? Do you feel defined by your career? Enmeshment is a term that psychologists use to describe people whose boundaries have become blurred, and individual identities lose importance. This can … Continue reading Blurred Lines – Has Your Job Become Your Identity?
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