The Locums Lounge
The Locums Lounge, is your go-to resource to learn how to take back control of your career and avoid physician burnout. It was started by Dr. Mimi, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician who started a career in full time Locums fresh out of residency. This is a resource for physicians who are interested in Locum Tenens where you can catch a glimpse of what it's like to create the career and lifestyle that works for you.
The Locums Lounge
Leaving Your Zoo-Fed Life!
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In this episode, we dive into the fear and anxiety that comes with leaving a permanent job to pursue locum tenens work. Dr. Mimi shares her personal experience of leaving a full-time job after only one year and the guilt she felt about wanting to create a better life for herself and her family. She talks about the mindset shift she had to make and the work she had to do to overcome her fear of not meeting her monthly goals or not getting enough work. Dr. Mimi also shares how she was able to bet on herself and create a career that allowed her to control her life and have control over her time. She encourages other doctors who may be hesitant to pursue locum tenens work to believe in themselves and not let fear hold them back. Tune in to this episode to hear an inspiring story of how she took a leap of faith and created the life and career she always wanted.