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
Why Opportunity Matters More Than Money with Dr. Eric Toone
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Dr. Mimi
In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi sits down with Dr. Eric Toone to talk about stepping into locums straight out of residency, learning how to negotiate, and why knowing your worth is the key to freedom in medicine. From his first single-coverage shift to leading teams and balancing family life, Dr. Toone shares hard-won lessons about opportunity, value, and control.
You’ll hear:
- Why locums gave him flexibility and the power to design his own schedule
- The importance of setting your rate and never working for less than your worth
- How 24- and even 48-hour shifts shaped his perspective on time and opportunity
- Why leadership roles can come with hidden costs and how to avoid the trap
- The difference between “F-you money” and “F-you opportunity” — and why the latter matters most
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can step off the traditional path, take control of your schedule, and build a career that works for your life, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you know your worth and stand on it.