Submitted by Total-Win-7687 t3_126qe8l in Maine
Looking to see what others have done/transitioned to when they’re burnt out of working in healthcare. I have a 4 year degree, and a fair amount of experience in science but I’ve found that anything that is not directly related to my current job isn’t offering a livable wage. If you’ve left healthcare, where did you start and how’s it going for you? I’m interested in pretty much anything.
Until you turn 55
Why do they do there? Multiple departments?
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I stayed in healthcare. I have my own practice but don't deal with insurance companies anymore (except to beg for prior authorizations). That doesn't eliminate all the stressors but it makes everything simpler and more efficient.
The alternative was to work for hospitals and retire early but I'm not ready to retire yet.
USPS
Starting pay may jump up to ~$25 an hour later this year. Get paid to exercise and enjoy the fresh air.
I just left without a backup plan. Taking some time off and regrouping.
I fully support this!! You have to do what is best for you.
I was totally burnt out when I left the health industry last year. I took my previous customer service manager experience amd went to a small locally owned market. So much better for the mental health. I was lucky to find the job when it popped up.
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I’ve been curious about this. I have applied to less clinical roles- more remote/behind the scenes but have had no luck so far. I’d like to keep trying but maybe I will look at what IT has to offer too. Thanks!
If you go IT, you can self study the Comptia Certs. The first one you wanna look at is IT Fundamentals or A+ 1101/1102. Skip the ITF if you are already computer savvy.
You can get these at a school, but there is plenty of free info out there and cheap study tools. If you are a go getter you could have your A+ in 6 months.
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If you figure it out let me know. I dislike my job in healthcare too but if I switch jobs I would make probably half of what I do now.
I know many ICU and telemetry nurses who successfully transitioned to endoscopy and pacu. They love it. Much more laid back, reasonable hours, etc. I myself went from acute care 5 to 1 tele and IMC work to school nursing. Pay cut, yes. But insurance and retirement make that up in spades. I get 10 weeks off every summer. I travel, camp, etc and have the same schedule as the rest of my family. Be creative in your thoughts. There are many less glamorous jobs out there that pay well. Perhaps phone triage or telemedicine or home based case management. Perhaps step away then look. If it all goes to hell you can always travel work which will make up any deficit. Good luck.
I was a CNA for a couple years, then got my MA, did that for awhile and ended up with awful burnout that lead to the worst anxiety I’ve ever had in my life. Took 6 months off to get back on medication and focus on self care. Currently now a waitress and would never look back.
Your 4 year degree is in?
BSN? Bio?
I work in healthcare but have no patient contact and at a facility that doesn't even have patients, so no giving directions in the hallway for me. My wage is quite livable, and I'm a medical laboratory scientist.
Dream job though would be working at Johnny's Seed company!
BS in medical biology. I am very familiar with medical lab scientists, does that require more schooling? Or a specific program?
You can do OJT and be eligible for license since you already have a bachelor's. More and more labs are hiring people like you, and training them because there are not enough tech schools to fill the demand!
What's the place in Belfast...
I just got an email from a recruiter too, for a mostly remote project manager. I can pm you the link.
I was thinking about becoming a cop. Is that insane?
Not crazy, but also has a fair amount of burnout with it. I have family in law enforcement in Maine and there is alwayyys overtime/extra shifts, etc. if it’s something you’re interested in though definitely look into it!
My mother went from nursing to pharmaceutical sales and made lots of money demonstrating surgical drape packs to surgeons and hospitals.
I am in healthcare now and going back to school for computer science in the fall. Even before Covid started, I was starting to feel burn out and decided to start planning. It’s unfortunate because I do care about patients and helping others, but it’s taking a mental toll on me personally.
nogzila t1_jeazyiz wrote
One of the places my wife has looked into for when she transitions out of healthcare eventually is Jackson laboratory. Easy to transition to and in a beautiful spot.
Bar Harbor
https://www.jax.org/