Professional Growth Spurts in EM

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Once you're done with your residency . Things appear differently. Some people have a distant vision about such things while some realise at the moment. Nevertheless, the struggle is more or less the same.

Remember going through growth spurts as a child? The too-short pant legs were embarrassing, but the achy limbs and joints made it miserable. Just like when you were a teen and all your comfortable clothes would no longer fit. These are tough adjustments “growing pains,” and they can throw your career way off its trajectory if you aren’t prepared to face them.

While moving out of your parent institution is great, not everything is sunshine and roses. You can experience these growth spurts fast or slow. Some people are lucky enough to choose the pace. Some people have no choice but to give in.

Confusion , Reduced morale, Unclear priorities , A decrease in productivity is very common.Sudden changes from one organization to another organization can lead to discomfort, uncertainty, and tension. How your mind tackles this makes a difference between a couple of bumps in the road or an entire roadblock.

Start with the good ‘ SWOT analysis. What are your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats? Outline what will be helpful or harmful to your career and goal. Then ideally a long term plan if you're that kind of person. Long term plans don't work for me.

Let's keep going step by step

so far so much!